Augustana Sweeps Triangular Against Minnesota West CC, Northwestern
January 15, 2008
Behind a pair of wins by Beau Severtson, the Augustana wrestling
team picked up a pair of dual victories Tuesday night at the Elmen
Center. The Vikings defeated Minnesota West Community College 48-6 and
Northwestern College 33-10. In the third dual, Northwestern College
downed Minnesota West 31-18.
The Vikings, aided by 2 forfeits against Minnesota West and 4 forfeits
against Northwestern, dominated Minnesota West. After winning 5 of the
first 6 matches, Augustana wrestlers registered first-period pins in
the final 4 bouts.
Matt Morris pinned Tom Jacobson in 2:25, Andrew Sorenson pinned Trevor
Humphrey in 2:55, Mitch Lunning pinned Jesse Evans in 1:19 and
Severtson capped the dual with a 1:54 pin of Dominick Oliver.
Also winning matches were Beau Penk, who gained a 6-4 decision over
Seth Schlee at 141 pounds, Brandon Kruger, who scored a 12-2 major
decision over Eric Granger at 149 pounds, and Gavin Nelson, who picked
up a 17-2 technical fall over Wade Granger at 157 pounds.
Against Northwestern, heavyweight Lance Peters put the Vikings on the scoreboard first with a 6-2 decision over Martin Beeler.
The Red Raiders were open at the next 3 weights, giving Augustana 21-0
lead. Jay Sherer then earned a 6-3 decision over Levi Price at 149
pounds to make the score 24-0.
After another Northwestern forfeit made it 30-0, the Red Raiders earned wins at 165 and 174 pounds to make the score 30-6.
Severtson then won the wildest match of the night. Trailing 11-8
entering the third period, Severtson scord 6 points in the final 46
seconds to come back for a 16-12 win over Cole Spree.
The Vikings will begin North Central Conference action this weekend as
they travel to St. Cloud State on Friday and Minnesota State, Mankato
on Saturday.
Augustana 48, Minnesota West CC 6
Hwt: Lance Peters, wins by forfeit
125: Al Meger (Augie), wins by forfeit
133: Dusty Colon (MWCC), pinned Chism Fink (Augie), 6:32
141: Beau Penk (Augie) dec. Seth Schlee (MWCC), 6-4
149: Brandon Kruger (Augie) major dec. Eric Granger (MWCC), 12-2
157: Gavin Nelson (Augie) tech. foul Wade Granger (MWCC) 17-2, (5:45)
165: Matt Morris (Augie) pinned Tom Jacobson (MWCC), 2:25
174: Andrew Sorenson (Augie), pinned Trevor Humphrey (MWCC), 2:55
184: Mitch Lunning (Augie), pinned Jesse Evans (MWCC), 1:19
197: Beau Severtson (Augie) pinned Dominck Oliver (MWCC), 1:54
Match Duration: 50 minutes
Northwestern College 31, Minnesota West CC 18
Hwt: Martin Beeler (NW), wins by forfeit
125: Both teams open
133: Dusty Colon (MWCC), wins by forfeit
141: Seth Schlee (MWCC), wins by forfeit
149: Levi Price (NW), pin Eric Granger (MWCC), 1:49
157: Corey Johnson (MWCC) wins by forfeit
165: Lamar Reed (NW), dec. Wade Granger (MWCC), 10-3
174: Enock Francois (NW), pinned Dominick Oliver (MWCC), 4:01
184: Jesse Evans (MW), major dec. Tom Eaton (NW), 12-3
197: Cole Spree (NW) wins by forfeit
Match Duration: :45
Augustana 33, Northwestern College 10
Hwt: Lance Peters (Augie), dec. Martin Beeler (NW), 6-2
125: Al Meger (Augie) wins by forfeit
133: Chism Fink (Augie) wins by forfeit
141: Beau Penk (Augie) wins by forfeit
149: Jay Sherer (Augie) dec. Levi Price (NW), 6-3
157: Gavin Nelson (Augie) wins by forfeit
165: Lamar Reed (NW) dec. Matt Morris (Augie), 7-4
174: Tom Eaton (NW) dec. Andrew Sorenson (Augie), 6-1
184: Beau Severtson (Augie) dec. Cole Spree (NW), 15-12
197: Enock Francois (NW) major dec. Mitch Lunning (Augie) 11-2
Match Duration: 1:00