MOORHEAD, Minn. – MSU Moorhead wrestling earned its fourth straight dual win on Sunday afternoon. The Dragons won six weight classes in a 28-13 victory over Concordia College.
With
Clayson Mele earning a win via forfeit at 125 pounds,
Ryan Henningson took center stage for the Dragons. Henningson looked sharp again against Concordia's Kie Anderson, scoring 10 points in the first period thanks to two takedowns and a four-point near fall. The senior would tally up another takedown as well as a four-point near fall to secure a 17-1 technical fall.
Pedro Velazquez would be embroiled in a spirited match at 141 pounds with Division III All-American Ty Bisek. Velazquez trailed 7-0 heading into the final period before scoring seven points in the final frame. However, Bisek, who is currently ranked in the top 15 in the country (Division III) scored a reversal and a ride time bonus point to narrowly win, 10-7.
Cody Wienen would get the Dragons back on the team scoreboard with a major decision at 149 pounds. Wienen secured a takedown and a four-point near fall in the first period in the 11-3 win.
Jacob Thomas would need overtime in his 165-pound bout with Elijah Hunt. Each competitor scored an escape through three periods, sending the contest into a sudden victory scenario. Thomas would secure the needed takedown to win, 4-1.
At 174 pounds,
Mason Gode was dominant against Zach Pribyl. Gode scored two takedowns and a two-point near fall in the first period. He would follow that up with another takedown and a four-point near fall in the second frame. It was not long after until Gode pinned Pribyl at 4:04.
Wyatt Powell would showcase his offense at 184 pounds, scoring three takedowns, a four-point near fall and a ride time bonus point. Powell would defeat Brody Duke by major decision, 17-7.
Dragons 28, Cobbers 13
Dual began at 125 pounds
125 –
Clayson Mele won via forfeit
133 –
Ryan Henningson technical fall over Kie Anderson (17-1, 3:58)
141 – Ty Bisek decision over
Pedro Velazquez (10-7)
149 –
Cody Wienen major decision over Jack Major (11-3)
157 – Aidan Ruddy decision over
Jacob Reinardy (8-5)
165 –
Jacob Thomas sudden victory decision over Elijah Hunt (4-1)
174 –
Mason Gode pinned Zach Pribyl (4:04)
184 –
Wyatt Powell major decision over Brody Duke (17-7)
197 – Connor Chloupek major decision over
Isaiah Huus (11-0)
HWT – Mason Swanson decision over
Isaiah Wright (2-0)
Up Next
The Dragons are on the road for a dual against (RV) Sioux Falls on Friday beginning at 7 p.m.