By: Clint Neumann
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Men's Wrestling team faced a tough test on Friday night at the Elmen Center, taking on regional rival #9 Augustana Vikings. The Cougars battled throughout the lineup, but Augustana capitalized on bonus-point opportunities to pull away for a 44–6 win in the dual.
Sioux Falls vs. Augustana
The dual opened with Augustana jumping out to an early advantage, stringing together bonus-point wins in the lower weights. Despite the early deficit, the Cougars stayed aggressive and continued to look for opportunities to swing momentum back in their favor.
USF's highlight of the night came at 133 pounds, where Bray Skinner delivered an emphatic response, securing a first-period fall over Brandon Board. The Vikings answered back with bonus points across the middle and upper weights, extending their lead and closing the dual with control.
Results
- 125 – Cole Welte (Augustana) over Gabino Vargas (USF) – TF 15-0 (2:36)
- 133 – Bray Skinner (USF) over Brandon Board (Augustana) – Fall (2:43)
- 141 – Luke Koenen (Augustana) over Jordon Oehme (USF) – MD 11-3
- 149 – Nolan Ambrose (Augustana) over Westin Sherlock (USF) – TF 21-6 (7:00)
- 157 – Cael Larson (Augustana) over Cooper Sanders (USF) – Dec 7-5
- 165 – Payton Handevidt (Augustana) over Lane Fink (USF) – MD 11-2
- 174 – Coy Gunderson (Augustana) over Ashtin Johnson (USF) – Fall (1:44)
- 184 – Charlie Petit (Augustana) over Mishael Mauck (USF) – Fall (3:45)
- 197 – Sam McEnelly (Augustana) over Hank Meyer (USF) – Injury (3:00)
- 285 – Jaret Peterson (Augustana) over Andreas Barnett (USF) – TF 22-2 (7:00)
Extra Bout
- 285 – Max Balow (Augustana) over Jesse Garcia (USF) – Fall (4:38)
Final Score: Augustana 44, Sioux Falls 6
Up Next
The Cougars return to the Stewart Center next weekend for a pair of home duals, opening the slate against the Jamestown Jimmies on Friday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. USF will then face the MSU-Moorhead Dragons on Saturday, January 31, with first whistle set for 3:00 p.m.
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