Mankato, Minn. – The Northern State wrestling team dropped a 38-6 battle versus Minnesota State on the road this evening. With the loss, the Wolves fall to 4-11 overall and 0-6 in conference action, while the Mavericks improve to 9-4 overall and 6-1 in the NSIC.

The Wolves fell into an early deficit, going down 0-19 after the first four matches.  MSU earned victories from a decision, a fall, a forfeit and a major decision.

Tyler Stenberg entered competition in the 149-pound weight class to tally Northern State's first victory of the night. Stenberg took down nationally ranked opponent, Daniel Close, 6-2 in a decision to give the Wolves their first three points of the match. The win would account for Stenberg's 20^th of the season.

NSU went on to drop the next four matches in following weight classes, falling to 3-38 in the dual.  Senior Joe Gomez looked to earn some points back for the Wolves in the final match of the night.

Gomez won the 5-0 decision over Matt Blome to close out the night, however in favor of the Mavericks. Gomez recorded a takedown, reversal and a riding time point to earn a win in the 197-point match. The senior is now two victories away from 100 career wins.

The Wolves will return home to Wachs Arena next weekend to face U-Mary on Friday and Minot State on Saturday. Both duals will begin at 7 p.m.