Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University wrestling team opens the home season this Thursday as a part of the annual I Hate Winter Weekend. The Wolves will host the No. 1 Huskies of St. Cloud State at 7 p.m. from Wachs Arena. Thursday is also Student Night with free pizza and beverages as well as activities geared toward Northern State students.
NSU is currently 1-8 overall and 0-2 in the NSIC in duals this season. They are coming off a 37-6 loss to Southwest Minnesota State on the road.
Josh Moore and
Kaden Campbell notched the two wins for the Wolves. Moore defeated Nick Santos in a 3-2 decision, while Campbell defeated Griffin Osing in a 4-2 sudden victory win.
Paxton Mewes leads the active wrestlers with nine wins the season, holding a 9-3 record overall. The redshirt freshman was tallied a team leading five victories by fall this season. Bill Holtan is close behind with seven wins, notching a team leading four decision victories. Four Wolves hold victories in league action including Moore, Campbell,
Diego Gallegos, and
Tanner Olson.
About St. Cloud State
- The Huskies are 14-0 overall and 3-0 in the league in duals this season
- St. Cloud is ranked No. 1 in the NWCA Top-25 Poll, with eight wrestlers ranked at their individual weights
- Larry Bomstad holds a 20-0 record this season and is currently ranked No. 1 at 157 pounds
- James Pleski is also ranked No. 1 at 149 pounds
- Brett Velasquez is ranked No. 5 at 125 pounds
- Jarred Oftedahl is ranked No. 3 at 141 pounds
- Travis Holt is ranked No. 6 at 165 pounds
- Brady Nelson is ranked No. 8 at 184 pounds
- Vince Dietz is ranked No. 6 at 197 pounds
- Lawrence Phillips is ranked No. 10 a 285 pounds
- SCSU is led by head coach Steve Costanzo who holds a 183-28 record overall
Last Season
- The Wolves fell to the Huskies 41-3 in 2016-17
- Joe Gomez notched the lone win for the team, defeating Vince Dietz in a 3-2 sudden victory win
Probable Lineups
