MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Minnesota State University Moorhead wrestling team begins the first of two road tests in 2010. They will face off against Dickinson State University Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. inside Scott Gym in Dickinson, S.D. After Dickinson State, the Dragons will head to Aberdeen S.D., to take on NSIC foe Northern State, inside the Barnett Center on Friday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m.

The Dragons will head to Dickinson State with a record of 3-4 after beating their first NSIC opponent of the season, Mary (N.D.), 26-15 in a dual at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse one week ago. The team currently sits in first place in the NSIC.

MSUM Dragons vs. Dickinson State Bluehawks

MSUM Dragons vs. Northern State Wolves (Coming Friday)

The Dragons have five wrestlers with 10 or more wins so far on the season including Evan Forde (14-6 at 133), Tim Johnson (12-5 at 285), Brady Schneeberger (12-9 at 141), Corey Ulmer (14-7 at 125) and Tallen Wald (10-9 at 157).

Corey Ulmer is ranked fourth in the North Region despite having the most wins of the eight wrestlers in the standings. Evan Forde has the second most wins in the 133-weight class and also sits fourth in the rankings.

Tim Johnson now ranks third in the North Region heavyweight class and also has the third best record in the rankings. Johnson has made it to the top four in each open and also has two wins over NCAA DI opponents. Brady Schneeberger will hope a win will help push him above the number five spot he currently holds in the rankings.

The Dickinson State Bluehawks will lean on their former national runner-up, junior Shane Bennett, to gain critical points and upset the Dragons.

The Northern State Wolves currently rank sixth in the North Region, one spot behind MSUM. The Wolves are 1-1 on their young season. After a convincing win over Dakota Wesleyan 42-10, Chadron State College upset the Wolves 28-19. They recently finished 12th at the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. The team is lead by two-time national qualifier Cole Cornemann at 184 pounds.

Probable Starters: MSUM v. Dickinson State

WT	MSUM DRAGONS	DSU Bluehawks
125	Corey Ulmer (14-7)	Angel Olea (15-2)
133	Evan Forde (14-6)	Blake Hunter (9-7)
141	Brady Schneeberger (12-9)	Brad Steele (5-5) or Edgar Mercado (8-8)
149	Derek Bomstad (6-8) or Tyler Steinwand (1-2 @ 141, 1-0 @ 149)	Jordan Ewen (18-8)
157	Tallen Wald (10-9)	Nick Zumwalt (14-6)
165	Tayler Kivel (4-6)	Andrew Wasserburger (3-6)
174	Jacob McLean (7-11)	Steve Urquizo (11-7)
184	Tayler Yliniemi (9-7) or Roger Sirek (1-6 @174, 1-6 @ 184)	Brett Mathern (6-10)
197	Jon Swart (3-7) or Brian Woefel (0-2 @ 184, 4-4 @ 197)	Jake Kallestad (12-0)
HWT	Tim Johnson (12-5)	Frank Lopez (12-7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       

Probable Starters: MSUM v. Northern State

WT	MSUM DRAGONS	NSU WOLVES
125	Corey Ulmer (14-7)	Jimmy Marx (5-5)
133	Evan Forde (14-6)	Jacob Buterous (4-6)
141	Brady Schneeberger (12-9)	Benton Crow (3-5)
149	Derek Bomstad (6-8) or Tyler Steinwand (1-2 @ 141, 1-0 @ 149)	Beau Voegeli (4-6)
157	Tallen Wald (10-9)	Ryan Larsen (0-4)
165	Tayler Kivel (4-6)	Donnie Bowden (8-5)
174	Jacob McLean (7-11)	Phillip Downs (2-2)
184	Tayler Yliniemi (9-7) or Roger Sirek (1-6 @174, 1-6 @ 184)	Cale Corneman (2-0)
197	Jon Swart (3-7) or Brian Woefel (0-2 @ 184, 4-4 @ 197)	Matt Meuleners (14-4)
HWT	Tim Johnson (12-5)	Jared Little (10-5)