Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Northern State University wrestling team was led by Wyatt Turnquist on Saturday from the NCAA National Championships, securing his highest possible finish on day two. The 149-pounder went 3-0 on the day, taking third. Huss was unable to complete his championships run following his Friday All-American finish, medically forfeiting his matches to an eighth-place finish.
 
DAY 1 STORYLINES

• Turnquist tallied 15.0 team points for the Wolves, leaving Northern tied for 20^th heading into tonight's championship session
• The Winner native opened his day with a comeback decision victory over No. 3 Nick Young of Gannon (8-6)
• Following a short break, Turnquist was back in action against top-seeded Jacob Ealy of Pitt-Johnstown in the consolation semifinals
• He took control of the match in the third, scoring four points en route to an 8-4 decision win
• The third place match slated Turnquist against No. 6 Jalen Spuhler of Wisconsin Parkside for the fourth time this season
• Turnquist tallied a dual win over Spuhler on the road, however fell in both open and Super Region V action
• Spuhler scored first in the bout, however the two were knotted up at 4-all heading into the second
• Turnquist chose bottom and got to work, scoring three points on an escape and takedown, closing out the period with a 7-4 lead
• It was all Turnquist in the third, as the Wolves junior added another takedown and riding time point to secure the 5-point victory
• Huss and Turnquist are the 46^th and 47^th Northern State wrestling All-Americans in program history

 
FULL RESULTS
149 - Wyatt Turnquist (25-4) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 won by tech fall over Dallas Wilson (Mount Olive) 27-6 (TF 21-2 (3:56))
Quarterfinal - #2 Josiah Rider (Adams State) 25-3 won by decision over #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Round 2 - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 won by major decision over Jacob Simpson (West Liberty) 25-9 (MD 9-0)
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Cons. Round 3 - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 25-4 won by decision over #3 Nick Young (Gannon) 29-7 (Dec 8-6)
Cons. Semi - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 25-4 won by decision over #1 Jacob Ealy (Pitt-Johnstown) 30-2 (Dec 8-4)
3rd Place Match - #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 25-4 won by decision over #6 Jalen Spuhler (Wis.-Parkside) 31-9 (Dec 10-5)
 
157 - Devin Bahr (8-6) place is unknown and scored 0.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - #6 Nathan Smith (Pitt-Johnstown) 22-4 won by decision over Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 (Dec 4-3)
Prelim Wrestle-back - Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 won in sudden victory - 1 over Eric Faught (Upper Iowa) 23-8 (SV-1 5-3)
Cons. Round 1 - #3 Gabe Johnson (Central Oklahoma) 32-6 won by decision over Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 (Dec 6-3)
 
197 - Cole Huss (15-7) placed 8th and scored 6.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 won by fall over Bryce Walker (UNC Pembroke) 12-5 (Fall 7:26)
Quarterfinal - #4 Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud) 28-3 won in sudden victory - 1 over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 (SV-1 3-1)
Cons. Round 2 - #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 won by decision over Anthony Yacovetti (Lander) 27-6 (Dec 8-2)
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Cons. Round 3 - Matt Kaylor (Mary) 28-12 won by medical forfeit over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-7 (M. For.)
7th Place Match - Kash Anderson (Colorado Mesa) 22-11 won by medical forfeit over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-7 (M. For.)