By: Clint Neumann
KEARNEY, Neb. – The University of Sioux Falls Men's Wrestling team tested itself against top-tier competition on Saturday in Kearney, Nebraska, competing in a triangular that featured Newman University and No. 2 Nebraska–Kearney. The Cougars earned a convincing win over Newman before closing the day against one of the nation's elite programs, gaining valuable experience and momentum-building performances across the lineup.
Coach's Corner
"Today was a mixed day. It was nice to see us score a lot of bonus points in our first dual. We still have to get better at the little things and wrestling through positions better."
- Head Coach Matt Meuleners
Sioux Falls vs. Newman
The Cougars opened the day in strong fashion, rolling past Newman with a 34–20 victory behind six bonus-point wins and dominant performances throughout the middle of the lineup. USF jumped out to an early lead and never relinquished control, scoring pins or technical falls in six of the first eight bouts to build separation.
After trading pins in the opening bouts, Sioux Falls seized momentum with back-to-back bonus-point victories at 141, 157, and 165 pounds. Falls from Vinny Mayberry, Lincoln Fink, and Hank Meyer, paired with technical falls by Beau Beavers and Cooper Sanders, proved to be the difference as the Cougars secured the team win.
Results
125 – Vinny Mayberry (USF) over Jaxson Newcomb (Newman) – Fall (1:29)
133 – Bray Skinner (USF) over Newman – Forfeit
141 – Beau Beavers (USF) over Kaven Bartlett (Newman) – TF 17-1 (3:12)
149 – Colby Schreiner (Newman) over Sonny Lora (USF) – Fall (2:58)
157 – Cooper Sanders (USF) over Eli Means (Newman) – TF 17-0 (3:34)
165 – Lincoln Fink (USF) over Jayden Ford (Newman) – Fall (5:00)
174 – Skyler Geer (Newman) over Ashtin Johnson (USF) – Dec 11-7
184 – Chris Mapp (Newman) over Mishael Mauck (USF) – TF 19-3 (6:37)
197 – Hank Meyer (USF) over Erik Tomanek (Newman) – Fall (4:15)
285 – Caleb Wunsch (Newman) over Stetson Davis (USF) – Fall (4:23)
Final Score: Sioux Falls 34, Newman 20
Sioux Falls vs. No. 2 Nebraska–Kearney
The Cougars closed the triangular against defending national powerhouse Nebraska–Kearney, battling throughout the dual against one of Division II's most complete lineups. Despite the final score, Sioux Falls showed toughness and competitiveness in several weight classes, including a signature win at 141 pounds and a tightly contested heavyweight bout.
Beau Beavers delivered a standout performance with a 5-4 decision over Brenyn Delano, while Stetson Davis closed the dual with a gritty 1-0 decision at heavyweight. USF continued to press the pace throughout the lineup, but the Lopers capitalized on bonus-point opportunities in the middle weights to pull away.
Results
125 – Caleb Coyle (Nebraska–Kearney) over Vinny Mayberry (USF) – Dec 18-11
133 – Zachary Ourada (Nebraska–Kearney) over Bray Skinner (USF) – TF 18-3 (7:00)
141 – Beau Beavers (USF) over Brenyn Delano (Nebraska–Kearney) – Dec 5-4
149 – Brady Collins (Nebraska–Kearney) over Sonny Lora (USF) – Fall (4:22)
157 – Cael Robb (Nebraska–Kearney) over Cooper Sanders (USF) – Dec 13-7
165 – Trenton Munoz (Nebraska–Kearney) over Lincoln Fink (USF) – MD 13-5
174 – Henry Reilly (Nebraska–Kearney) over Ashtin Johnson (USF) – TF 19-4 (2:32)
184 – Alex Munoz (Nebraska–Kearney) over Mishael Mauck (USF) – MD 12-1
197 – Tre Daro (Nebraska–Kearney) over Hank Meyer (USF) – TF 17-2 (6:30)
285 – Stetson Davis (USF) over Jack Allen (Nebraska–Kearney) – Dec 1-0
Final Score: Nebraska–Kearney 35, Sioux Falls 6
Up Next
Several Cougars will head to Worthington, Minnesota, on Friday, January 17, to compete in the Minnesota West Open. The full team returns to dual action the following week, traveling across town to face No. 9 Augustana at the Elmen Center on Saturday, January 24, with first whistle set for 7:00 p.m.
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