MOORHEAD, Minn. – A ranked win from Liam Babitt led Minnesota State Moorhead's efforts in dual action against 12^th-ranked Augustana on Friday night. The Vikings defeated the Dragons, 34-6. 
 
As the Vikings would claim the first three matches of the evening, it was senior Pedro Velazquez who would get Moorhead on the board. Velazquez used a first-period takedown to claim a 4-2 decision over Augie's Luke Koenen. The victory for the senior made the score 13-3 in favor of the Vikings. 
 
Jacob Thomas would give third-ranked Cael Larson all he could handle at 157 pounds, securing a quick takedown in the first period. Larson would later build an 8-4 lead in the third period before Thomas provided a late rally. The senior secured a takedown to pull within one point. However, Thomas' offense came with only nine seconds remaining in the match with Larson claiming a 10-7 result. 
 
To conclude action on Friday night, sophomore Liam Babitt would earn a major victory at heavyweight. Babitt would fall down by a point to 15^th-ranked Jaret Peterson before Babitt collected over a minute of riding time in the second period. The sophomore would earn a key takedown in the third period en route to a 4-2 ranked victory over Peterson. 
 
#12 Vikings 34, Dragons 6
 
125 – Christian Olson major decision over Clayson Mele (14-6)
133 – Brandon Board decision over Brody Toledo (4-0)
141 – Pedro Velazquez decision over Luke Koenen (4-2)
149 – #14 Nolan Ambrose pinned Parker Benz (3:49)
157 – #3 Cael Larson decision over Jacob Thomas (10-7)
165 – Payton Handevidt pinned Edon Davis (2:11)
174 – #13 Coy Gunderson decision over Anthony Sykora (8-2)
184 – Josh Wagener major decision over Jonas Anez (13-3)
197 – #2 Max Ramberg technical fall over Wyatt Powell (18-3, 2:20)
HWT -Liam Babitt decision over #15 Jaret Peterson (4-2)
 
Up Next
 
Moorhead is in for another daunting week as they travel for duals against nationally-ranked St. Cloud State and Parkside on Thursday and Saturday.