By: Clint Neumann
MARSHALL, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls men's wrestling team competed in a full slate of duals on Friday at the Iron Mike Duals, hosted on the campus of the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. The six-team event featured four duals for the Cougars, who posted wins over SMSU, Fort Hays State, and Quincy, while dropping a dual to Central Missouri.
COACH'S CORNER
Head Coach Matt Meuleners
"Overall a positive day, getting a conference win and 3 dual wins is big for our guys. We did leave some points out there and need to find a way to close the gap on the top 25 team. Happy for our guys today!"
SIOUX FALLS vs SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE – W, 27–9
USF opened the Iron Mike Duals with a strong team performance against the host Mustangs, winning seven of ten bouts and controlling the dual with bonus-point victories in the middle of the lineup.
Vinny Mayberry set the tone early at 125 pounds with a pin in 3:46, while Sonny Lora added a technical fall at 149. Close decision wins from Jordon Oehme, Cooper Sanders, Hank Meyer, and Stetson Davis helped the Cougars build separation and secure the 27–9 victory.
125 – Vinny Mayberry (USF) def. Dylan St. Germain (SMSU) — Fall (3:46)
133 – Chase Hanson (SMSU) def. Cyler Ruhoff (USF) — Dec 8–6
141 – Jordon Oehme (USF) def. Bronson Richins (SMSU) — Dec 4–1
149 – Sonny Lora (USF) def. Cole Munsterteiger (SMSU) — TF 18–2 (5:12)
157 – Cooper Sanders (USF) def. Tate Condezo (SMSU) — Dec 11–10
165 – Lincoln Fink (USF) def. Wyatt Pollard (SMSU) — MD 12–4
174 – Noah Jensen (SMSU) def. Ashtin Johnson (USF) — Dec 2–1
184 – Mason Buss (SMSU) def. Mishael Mauck (USF) — Dec 7–4
197 – Hank Meyer (USF) def. Xander Kenworthy (SMSU) — Dec 8–6
285 – Stetson Davis (USF) def. Evan Thompson (SMSU) — Dec 2–0
SIOUX FALLS vs FORT HAYS STATE – W, 29–15
The Cougars followed with another solid outing, winning six bouts against the Fort Hays State Tigers and scoring key bonus points to pull away.
USF picked up an early forfeit at 125, then saw Bray Skinner deliver a dominant tech fall at 133. Pins from Cooper Sanders and Stetson Davis highlighted the back half of the dual as the Cougars closed out a 29–15 win.
125 – Vinny Mayberry (USF) wins by forfeit
133 – Bray Skinner (USF) def. Jett Schwartz — TF 20–5 (6:48)
141 – Mitch Koss (USF) def. Kolton Field — Dec 7–2
149 – Westin Sherlock (USF) def. Corbin White — Dec 14–8
157 – Cooper Sanders (USF) def. Micah Castro — Fall (2:16)
165 – Cason Lindsey (FHSU) def. Lincoln Fink (USF) — MD 15–3
174 – Ernesto Duenez (FHSU) def. Ashtin Johnson (USF) — Dec 6–1
184 – Houston Frank (FHSU) def. Mishael Mauck (USF) — Dec 11–8
197 – Ryan Patterson (FHSU) def. Hank Meyer (USF) — TF 19–3 (6:45)
285 – Stetson Davis (USF) def. Jaxson Thomas — Fall (4:27)
SIOUX FALLS vs CENTRAL MISSOURI – L, 36–6
USF ran into a tough matchup against the Central Missouri Mules, as the Mules claimed seven bouts and built an early lead that proved difficult to overcome.
The Cougars picked up wins at 141 and 157 behind Jordon Oehme and Cooper Sanders, but Central Missouri controlled the dual with multiple bonus-point victories to earn the 36–6 decision.
125 – Karim Alall (UCM) def. Vinny Mayberry (USF) — Fall (3:32)
133 – Drew Stanfield (UCM) def. Bray Skinner (USF) — TF 19–3 (6:31)
141 – Jordon Oehme (USF) def. B. Moore (UCM) — SV 6–3
149 – Garrett Lyons (UCM) def. Sonny Lora (USF) — Dec 8–2
157 – Cooper Sanders (USF) def. Xerarch Tungjaroenkul (UCM) — Dec 4–0
165 – Gage Bernall (UCM) def. Lincoln Fink (USF) — MD 12–4
174 – Anthony Erickson (UCM) def. Ashtin Johnson (USF) — TF 17–0 (3:21)
184 – Damon Ashworth (UCM) wins by forfeit
197 – Trey Brewer (UCM) def. Hank Meyer (USF) — MD 21–11
285 – Torin Forsyth (UCM) def. Stetson Davis (USF) — Dec 5–0
SIOUX FALLS vs QUINCY – W, 18–18 (tie; USF wins tiebreaker)
The Cougars closed the day with a tightly contested dual against the Quincy Hawks. The match finished tied at 18–18 on bout points, with USF earning one additional team point via criteria, giving the Cougars the 19–18 dual victory.
That difference-maker came from USF recording the only pin of the dual, as Hank Meyer secured a fall at 197 pounds. Decision wins from Vinny Mayberry, Jordon Oehme, Lincoln Fink, and Stetson Davis kept the Cougars within striking distance throughout the lineup.
125 – Vinny Mayberry (USF) def. Brian Farley (QU) — Dec 5–0
133 – Te'Andre Allen (QU) def. Cyler Ruhoff (USF) — Dec 7–1
141 – Jordon Oehme (USF) def. Dimitri Bao-Washington (QU) — Dec 8–1
149 – Sabian Russell (QU) def. Sonny Lora (USF) — TF 22–7 (7:00)
157 – Isaiah Nichols (QU) def. Cooper Sanders (USF) — Dec 4–2
165 – Lincoln Fink (USF) def. Jackson Jones (QU) — Dec 4–3
174 – MacAllistair Chamber (QU) def. Ashtin Johnson (USF) — Dec 5–2
184 – Callan Ivy (QU) def. Mishael Mauck (USF) — MD 13–0
197 – Hank Meyer (USF) def. Judah Yates (QU) — Fall (1:24)
285 – Stetson Davis (USF) def. Caleb Groff (QU) — Dec 3–1
UP NEXT
The Cougars head to Kearney, Neb., for the UNK Triangular on January 16, where USF will face the Newman Jets and the top-ranked Nebraska-Kearney Lopers.
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