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1/9/03
Mankato, Minn. -- The Minnesota State wrestling team hosted their second home dual of the season against NCC rival Northern Colorado. The Mavericks earned their first win of the season by routing the Bears by a score of 28-11, bringing their dual record to 1-1 (1-0, NCC) on the season, with UNC falling to 0-2.
The match of the night came early when #3 senior Cory Beckman (New Hampton, Iowa) squared off against #2 Brody Olson. Beckman, who owned a 1-2 record against Olson last year, notched a 5-4 victory over Olson. Decisions by senior Jake Emerick (Pella, Iowa) at 165, senior Joel Schrimpf (Goodhue, Minn.) at 184, and junior Jon Dierks (Waldorf, Minn.) at 174, helped the Mavericks gain a 12-3 lead. Falls from senior Tony Fratzke (Hutchinson, Minn.) at 3:58 and sophomore Mike Engelmann (Spencer, Iowa) at 4:51 helped build the Maverick's lead to 24-11. The final and perhaps the most shocking match of the night, came when freshman Jason Rhoten (Mantorville, Minn.) faced #5 ranked Ronnie Stafford in the 141 pound weight class. Rhoten stunned Stafford with a 14-4 major decision win, giving Rhoten his first ever victory as a Maverick. The win helped the Mavericks earn a 28-11 victory over the Bears.
What's Next: The Mavericks will travel to Marshall, Minn., tomorrow to face the Southwest State Mustangs in a dual meet.
Mavericks In National Rankings: In the latest NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association poll, the Mavericks are in the 10th spot as a team and have four individuals ranked in their respective weight class. Senior Tony Fratzke (Hutchinson, Minn.) is ranked second at 133, senior Hannon Hisek (Tyndall, S.D.) is seventh at 149, senior Cory Beckman (New Hampton, Iowa) is in the third spot at 157 and senior Jake Emerick (Pella, Iowa) is in the sixth spot at 165.
Coach Makovsky: Jim Makovsky is in his tenth season at the helm of the Minnesota State wrestling team. The Mavericks are 110-47-2 under Makovsky and his career record stands at 135-66-4. Makovsky is a 1989 graduate of Valley City State University where he served as head coach for four seasons prior to his arrival at MSU. Makovsky has tutored 32 All-Americans in his career and seven national champions.