Sioux Falls, S.D.- The Northern State University wrestling team fell to No. 21 Augustana in the NSIC opener 36-6. With the loss the Wolves drop to 1-4 overall and 0-1 in the NSIC. Tanner Olson and Diego Gallegos notched the two wins for the Wolves.
 
Olson faced off against Bruce Lemon in his first match of the season, wrestling at 157 pounds. Olson opened the match with a takedown in the first period, however Lemon tied things at 2-all in the second. The Wolves senior chose down to open the third period and notched an escape, coming away with the 3-2 decision victory.
 
Gallegos went up against Austin Ward in the 197-pound match. He led 4-2 following the first period after two takedowns. The two went scoreless through the second period, as Gallegos racked up riding time. He chose down to open the third and notched an escape, as well as a riding time point for the 6-2 decision win.
 
Northern returns to action next Saturday from the Midwest Duals as they face Chadron State (9 a.m.), Lindenwood (10:30 a.m.), Western State (12 p.m.), and the host Nebraska-Kearney (1:30 p.m.) from Kearney.