SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Wrestling team battled Minot State in a tightly contested dual, ultimately falling 25-23. The Cougars secured five individual victories, including three falls and two technical falls, but the Beavers managed to hold off USF in a dual decided by just two team points.

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The Basics

Final: Sioux Falls 23, Minot State 25
Individual Match Wins: Sioux Falls 5, Minot State 5
Records: Sioux Falls 0-1 | Minot State 1-0
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026  
Location: Sanford Health Athletic Complex | Fargo, N.D.  

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Sioux Falls vs. Minot State

The Cougars opened the dual with a strong performance at 103 pounds as Nina Escarcega secured a fall over Kaiya Lopes in 1:57, giving Sioux Falls an early 5-0 advantage. Minot State responded with a pin at 110 pounds before Anica Barze quickly swung momentum back in USF's favor, recording a fall over Pauline Chapman in just 33 seconds at 117 pounds. Dani Ringstmeyer followed with a dominant performance at 124 pounds, earning a 10-0 technical fall over Taylor Dorvall in just 57 seconds. Jorgie Johnston continued the Cougars' scoring run at 131 pounds, securing a fall over Skye Shelmerdine at the 4:33 mark.

Minot State responded with consecutive bonus-point victories at 138 and 145 pounds to close the gap. Kylie Hulse delivered one of the Cougars' standout performances of the dual at 160 pounds, securing a 12-2 technical fall over nationally ranked Vida Beckel in 3:57. Beckel entered the matchup ranked No. 9/No. 15, making Hulse's bonus-point victory a notable early-season result for Sioux Falls.The Beavers answered with falls at 180 and 207 pounds, collecting 10 additional team points to secure the narrow 25-23 victory. Despite the setback, Sioux Falls finished with five victories across the 10 contested team bouts, including three pins and two technical falls.

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Dual Results

103 – Nina Escarcega (USF) def. Kaiya Lopes (Minot State) – Fall (1:57)

110 – Aliah Bertalotto (Minot State) def. Ava McNeal (USF) – Fall (1:47)

117 – Anica Barze (USF) def. Pauline Chapman (Minot State) – Fall (0:33)

124 – Dani Ringstmeyer (USF) def. Taylor Dorvall (Minot State) – TF 10-0 (0:57)

131 – Jorgie Johnston (USF) def. Skye Shelmerdine (Minot State) – Fall (4:33)

138 – Lovey Beebe (Minot State) def. Lauren Elsmore (USF) – TF 10-0 (5:58)

145 – Haleigh Lematta (Minot State) def. Aliyah Villarreal (USF) – Fall (1:15)

160 – Kylie Hulse (USF) def. #9/15 Vida Beckel (Minot State) – TF 12-2 (3:57)

180 – Alyssa Arana (Minot State) def. Allison Konrad (USF) – Fall (4:58)

207 – Madilyn Schuck (Minot State) def. Zoe Adam (USF) – Fall (1:39)

Extra Matches (Non-Scoring)

160 – Kaylie Julander (Minot State) def. Rachel Berger (USF) – Fall (2:04)

207 – Sally Johnson (USF) def. Madilyn Schuck (Minot State) – TF 10-0 (1:54)

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Coach's Corner

"Tough start to the season, but we're glad it's early. We saw a lot of good things out of our younger kids, and it was good to give them an opportunity to compete. We look forward to getting our lineup healthy and moving forward. I also want to recognize Kylie Hulse for winning by technical superiority over No. 9/No. 15 Vida Beckel."

- Griffin Osing, Head Coach

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Up Next

Sioux Falls will head to Dickinson State November 6 to take on the Blue Hawks at 6pm before competing in the Dickinson State Open on November 7 beginning at 9am.

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