Mustangs Look for Second Conference Win
January 15, 2009
MARSHALL, MINN. - The Southwest Minnesota State
wrestling team will look for its second conference win in a row Friday
when the Mustangs host Augustana in their dual home opener.
Last time out: After trailing 16-15, SMSU took the final two bouts of
the day to capture a 24-16 conference victory over Mary Saturday
afternoon in Bismarck, N.D. It was SMSU's first conference dual win
since the 2006-07 season and head coach Jesse Nelson's first conference
win at SMSU. Michal Barrie (Westbrook, Minn.), Garret Rozeboom (Mason,
Mich.), Tyler Johnson (Harrisburg, S.D.), Carter Ash (Milaca, Minn.)
and Jordan Rozeboom (Mason, Mich.) all picked up victories.
The series: The Mustangs and Vikings have met 23 times, and SMSU is
4-19 against Augie. Last season, the Vikings upended the Mustangs 45-3
in Sioux Falls, S.D. Head coach Jesse Nelson is 0-1 against the new
NSIC opponent. At the top: SMSU’s 1-0 NSIC mark puts the squad in a tie
for first place in the conference. The Mustangs share the honor with
Minnesota State Moorhead; the Dragons also sport a 1-0 record.
Up next: The Mustangs host Division III Concordia-Moorhead on Jan. 22,
quickly followed by a another D-III opponent on Jan. 22 when SMSU heads
to St. John’s.
