Wrestling | 2/28/2026 7:53:00 PM

MARSHALL, Minn. – Minnesota State Moorhead wrestling competed at the annual NCAA Super Region V Tournament on Saturday. The Dragons were led by a runner-up finish at 141 pounds from Pedro Velazquez.
 
Senior Pedro Velazquez would secure a spot at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, collecting runner-up position at 141 pounds. Velazquez opened the morning with a 16-1 technical fall over SMSU's Bronson Richins. The Victoria, Minn., native would then pick up a stirring win over eighth-ranked Luke Koenen of Augustana. Velazquez locked up a spot at nationals thanks to a 4-1 decision. It is the second straight season where Velazquez earned regional runner-up.
 
Liam Babitt would open his tournament with a 4-0 victory over USF's Stetson Davis. After dropping two matches, Babitt landed in the fifth-place match, again facing Davis. In a heated matchup, Babitt would earn a sudden victory decision to claim fifth place at heavyweight. 
 
Clayson Mele would see a pair of wins on Saturday to conclude his Dragon career. Mele would rally after a first-round loss, defeating USF's Vincent Mayberry in an 8-7 decision. The redshirt senior would continue to work through the consolation ladder thanks to a 7-3 decision over Augustana's Christian Olsen.
 
After a first-round loss, senior Mason Gode would grab a 16-1 technical fall over SMSU's Wyatt Pollard. Anthony Sykora would do the same, defeating USF's Ashtin Johnson by a 17-1 technical fall. 
 
NCAA Super Region V Results
 
125 – Clayson Mele (2-3) – 6^th Place
133 – Brody Toledo (0-2)
141 – Pedro Velazquez (2-1) – Runner-Up
149 – Parker Benz (0-2)
157 – Jacob Thomas (0-2)
165 – Mason Gode (1-2)
174 – Anthony Sykora (1-2)
184 – Edon Davis (0-2)
197 – Wyatt Powell (0-2)
HWT – Liam Babitt (2-2) – 5^th Place
 
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Velazquez will compete at the NCAA Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D. on March 13 and 14.