Newberry, S.C.--- The Minnesota State wrestling
squad went 5-0 at the First Annual Newberry Duals today while
delivering head coach Jim Makovsky his 200th career victory along the
way. The Mavericks defeated King College 44-3, #9 Newberry College
22-16, Carson-Newman College 33-7, #10 Ashland University 29-12 and
Anderson University 44-4.
Makovsky reached the milestone victory in the Mavericks win over #10
Ashland University. His career record now stands at 201-83-4 (.70
win-loss %) with a 176-64-2 (.73 win-loss %) record as head coach of
the Mavericks. Makovsky is in his 19th season as a collegiate wrestling
coach as he took over the leadership position for the Mavericks in
1993-94 season after graduating in 1989 and coaching his alma mater,
Valley City State University, to a 25-19-2 record.
Since taking over the MSU wrestling program in 1993-94, Makovsky’s
teams have never finished lower than 17th at the NCAA tournament while
coaching seven national champions in his career and 62 All-Americans,
including two-time heavyweight national champion Troy Kenning,
three-time All-American and national champ Troy Szydel and four-time
All-American and national champion Matt Petsinger, along with 66 NWCA
national All-Academic selections.
Three-time All-American Jason Rhoten (Mantorville, Minn.) led the
Mavericks as he went 5-0 on the day wrestling in both the 157 and
165-pound weight classes.
The Mavericks next action will come in 2008 as they are off until Jan.
9, when they will host Western State University in the Taylor Center
with a 7 p.m. start time.
MSU Results:
Minnesota State University 44, King 3
Minnesota State University 22, #9 Newberry 16
Minnesota State University 33, Carson-Newman 7
Minnesota State University 29, #10 Ashland 12
Minnesota State University 44, Anderson 4
#2 Minnesota State University 44, King 3
125: Andy Forstner (MSU) won by Tech Fall 19-2 over PJ Puriefoy (King)
133: John Putman (MSU) won by major decision 15-6 over Caleb Meyers (King)
141: Shad Rissler (King) won by decision 6-2 over Tim Haneberg (MSU)
149: Tommy Abbott (MSU) won by Fall 1:57 over Chris Dice (King)
157: Willy MeKeel (MSU) won by forfeit
165: No. 2 Jason Rhoten (MSU) won by decision 10-3 over JaVonte Ashford (King)
174: Marshall Lyness (MSU) won by decision 6-3 over Derek Harrison (King)
184: Cory Harnitz (MSU) won by fall over Alex Driggers (King) 0:53
197: Thomas Block (MSU) won by major decision 16-6 over Mark Carnevale (King)
285: No. 3 Brady Wilson (MSU) won by fall over Frankie Morgan (King) 2:11
Round 2
#2 Minnesota State University 22, #9 Newberry 16
125: No. 6 Nick Smith (MSU) won by major decision 11-3 over Matt Oliver (NC)
133: Cory Baudendistel won by fall over John Putman (MSU) 6:08
141: Tony Washington (NC) won by decision 5-1 over Tim Haneberg (MSU)
149: Tommy Abbott (MSU) won by decision 3-2 over No. 4 Latra Collick (NC)
157: Christian Johnson (NC) won by decision 10-7 over Willy Mekeel (MSU)
165: No. 2 Jason Rhoten (MSU) won by decision 7-3 over No. 8 Alonso Azumendi (NC)
174: No. 4 Tim Matheson (MSU) won by fall over Brandon Kelly (NC) 0:50
184: Cory Harnitz (MSU) won by decision 6-5 over Bryant Blanton (NC)
197: No. 5 Kelly Anundson (NC) won by major decision 11-3 over Thomas Block (MSU)
285: No. 3 Brady Wilson (MSU) won by decision 8-6 over No. 5 Cy Wainwright
Round 3
#2 Minnesota State University 33, Carson-Newman 7
125: No. 6 Nick Smith (MSU) won by major decision 14-5 over Brandon Castle (CNC)
133: Kent Pierson (CNC) won by decision 5-1 over John Putman (MSU)
141: Tim Haneberg (MSU) won by decision 8-5 over Justin Browning (CNC)
149: Willy Mekeel (MSU) won by decision 9-6 over Brandon Witta (CNC)
157: No. 2 Jason Rhoten (MSU) won by fall over Alex Cate (CNC) 6:46
165: Kevin Wallraff (MSU) won by forfeit
174: Marcus Lopez (CNC) won by major decision 14-2 over Marshall Lyness (MSU)
184: Ben Becker (MSU) won by decision 10-5 over Landon Hall (CNC)
197: Tom Block (MSU) won by decision 6-2 over Josh Sprewell (CNC)
285:No. 3 Brady Wilson (MSU) won by major decision 17-5 over Tom Minwell (CNC)
Round 4
#2 Minnesota State University 29, #10 Ashland 12
125: No. 6 Nick Smith(MSU) won by decision 6-5 over Brandon Davis
133: John Putman (MSU) won by decision 4-3 over Daniel Mandara
141: Tommie Graszl (Ashland) won by decision 4-0 over Tim Haneberg (MSU)
149: Tommy Abbott (MSU) won by decision 5-3 over Nic Albaugh (Ashland)
157: Muhammad Abdur-Rahman (Ashland) won by decision 5-3 over Willy Mekeel
165: No. 2 Jason Rhoten (MSU) won by tech fall 17-2 over Tony Bradberry (Ashland) 7:00
174: Tim Matheson (MSU) won by fall over Travis Popham (Ashland) 0:53
184:Cory Harnitz (MSU) won by decision 10-5 over Jordan Job (Ashland)
197: No. 5 Josh Ohl (Ashland) won by fall over Thomas Block (MSU) 1:18
285: No. 3 Brady Wilson (MSU) won by forfeit
Round 5
#2 Minnesota State University 44, Anderson 4
125: Andy Forstner (MSU) won by fall over Joshua Barnes (AU) 0:57
133: John Putman (MSU) won by major decision 17-6 over Nic Moreira (AU)
141: Ronald Lofton (AU) won by major decision 15-3 over Tim Haneberg (MSU)
149: Tommy Abbott (MSU) won by decision 7-0 over Nick DiCarlo
157: No. 2 Jason Rhoten (MSU) won by tech fall 20-5 over Todd Selke (AU) 7:00
165: Kevin Wallraff (MSU) won by decision 11-5 over Trevor Sanford (AU)
174: Marshall Lynnes (MSU) won by decision 4-1 over Jared Skinner (AU)
184: Ben Becker (MSU) won by fall over Zach Anderson (AU) 1:14
197: Ryan Cross (MSU) won by fall over Logan Watson (AU) 1:27
285: No. 3 Brady Wilson (MSU) won by forfeit