Moorhead, Minn. – The Northern State University wrestling team dropped the NSIC opener 25-12 to MSU Moorhead Friday evening. With the loss, the Wolves slide to 1-1 on the year and 0-1 in the league.
 
Northern State was down 6-0 heading into the third match of the evening, following two decision loss at 125 and 133 pounds. Ninth ranked Kolton Roth took to the mat versus Mason Schulz, and battled into the third period. The freshman went down early in the first, but battled for the reversal to end the period. Roth chose bottom to begin the second, and scrambled his way to a pin with just nine seconds remaining in the second. His six point victory tied the match score up for the Wolves.
 
No. 12 Caden Moore made it back-to-back wins for the Wolves grinding out a 12-5 victory over No. 9 Joe Schumacher. Moore had control through a majority of the match notching four takedowns and two escapes, as well as two penalty points. The freshman nearly came away with a major decision, after racking up over three minutes of riding time.
 
Diego Gallegos notched the second decision victory for the Wolves at 197-pounds. The sophomore took a 2-0 lead late in the first period and did not look back. He tacked on an escape point in the two and added another takedown and a point of riding time in the third. His 6-1 win over Logan Rhode was the final victory of the night for the Wolves.
 
NSU returns to action Saturday morning from the MSUM Dragon Open. Competition kicks off at 10 a.m. from Nemzek Fieldhouse.