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Mavericks add pair of transfers

January 14, 2005

Mankato, Minn. - Minnesota State wrestling coach Jim Makovsky has announced the signing of two transfers Nick Smith and Efrain Ayala.

Smith, a freshman 125-pounder, comes to MSU via the University of Northern Illinois. A native of Yankton, S.D., Smith finished his prep-career with an undefeated record, earning titles at 103, 119, and 125 pounds. He also finihsed fourth at the U.S. Senior Nationals after his senior campaign.

Ayala, is a sophomore from Grand Island, Neb., and had competed for the Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska for the past season and a half. Ayala, a 141-pounder, redshirted during his freshman season. In his prep career, Ayala finished with a 127-25 record for Grand Island High School.