By: Madie Brink
MINOT, N.D. – The University of Sioux Falls men's wrestling team secured a 31–14 dual victory over Minot State Beavers today. The Cougars won seven of ten bouts, collecting two falls, a technical fall, two major decisions, and two decisions to earn the team win.
USF set the tone immediately at 125 pounds as Vinny Mayberry pinned Dylan McDonald in 1:48 to give the Cougars an early 6–0 lead. Minot State answered at 133 with a 12–6 decision, but USF quickly regained control at 141. Jordon Oehme edged Ethan Wonser in a tight 4–3 decision to swing momentum back to The Coo.
At 149 pounds, Sir Brandon Watts delivered the first bonus-point surge of the night, earning an 18–1 technical fall in 3:28. Cooper Sanders followed at 157 with a 6–3 decision before Luke Swanson added six more team points at 165 with a 4:21 fall.
Minot State picked up a technical fall at 174 and later received six points via forfeit at 197, but the Cougars continued to respond in key moments. Lincoln Fink recorded a 12–3 major decision at 184, and Stetson Davis capped the dual at heavyweight with a strong 10–2 major decision to secure the 31–14 final.
COACH'S CORNER
Head Coach Matt Meuleners
"After a long travel day, I was proud of how we came out and competed. It was great to see our guys scoring points throughout the lineup. Now our focus turns to Mary tomorrow."
DUAL RESULTS – SIOUX FALLS 31, MINOT STATE 14
125 – Vinny Mayberry (USF) def. Dylan McDonald (MINOT) — Fall (1:48)
133 – Cole Faircloth (MINOT) def. Bray Skinner (USF) — Dec 12–6
141 – Jordon Oehme (USF) def. Ethan Wonser (MINOT) — Dec 4–3
149 – Sir Brandon Watts (USF) def. Guerrero Brayden (MINOT) — TF 18–1 (3:28)
157 – Cooper Sanders (USF) def. Roman Leifridt (MINOT) — Dec 6–3
165 – Luke Swanson (USF) def. Daniels Bendiks (MINOT) — Fall (4:21)
174 – Gavin Turk (MINOT) def. Ashtin Johnson (USF) — TF 17–1 (3:47)
184 – Lincoln Fink (USF) def. Payton Wayman (MINOT) — MD 12–3
197 – Shafer Ehmke (MINOT) def. USF — Forfeit
285 – Stetson Davis (USF) def. Braxton Rance (MINOT) — MD 10–2
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue NSIC action tomorrow as they head to Bismarck, N.D. to take on the Marauders in their final NSIC matchup of the season.
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