2009-10 College Results
North Dakota State Upends Northern Colorado, 21-19
January 17, 2010
GREELEY, Colo. - The North Dakota State wrestling
team opened Western Wrestling Conference action with a close 21-19
victory over Northern Colorado on Sunday. The Bison improve to 5-4
overall and 1-0 in WWC duals and have won back-to-back matches for the
first time since the 2007-08 season. Northern Colorado won the first
three bouts, but the Bison claimed six of the final seven matches.
The match kicked off at heavyweight, where UNC’s Justin Tuell won a 6-3
decision over freshman Joe Arthur. After UNC wins at 125 and 133
pounds, senior Ryan Adams claimed an 8-2 decision win over No. 20 Kenny
Hashimoto at 141 pounds. After a scoreless first period, Adams took
control in the second, notching an escape and a takedown. He increased
his lead in the final seconds of the match with a takedown and a
three-point near fall.
Junior Andrey Patselov defeated Justin Gonzales at 149 pounds, 6-4, thanks to two late escapes.
The Bears’ Justin Gaethje then pinned junior Vince Salminen in 1:11 to increase the home side’s lead to 19-6.
The Bison then reeled off four straight wins, beginning with sophomore
Tyler Johnson’s 8-4 decision over Kevin O’Brien at 165 pounds. Johnson
notched three takedowns in the win.
At 174 pounds, redshirt freshman Mac Stoll earned a 6-0 win over Rocco
DePaolo, while junior Kenny Moenkedick won a tight 5-4 decision over
Eric Brennan at 184 pounds.
Moenkedick was down 3-2 going into the third period, but scored an
early escape and takedown to take a 5-3 lead. Despite giving up a point
for stalling, he was able to hold on for the win. Moenkedick’s win
brought the team score to 19-15.
A UNC forfeit at 197 pounds gave the Bison six points and the win.
NDSU now heads east to wrestle Boston University on Saturday, Jan. 23
at 6 p.m. Central and Sacred Heart on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Central.
North Dakota State 21, Northern Colorado 19
285: Justin Tuell (NC) dec. Joe Arthur, 6-3
125: Tony Mustari (NC) major Justin Solberg, 14-3
133: Casey Cruz (NC) wins by forfeit
141: Ryan Adams (NDSU) dec. #20 Kenny Hashimoto, 8-2
149: Andrey Patselov (NDSU) dec. Justin Gonzales, 6-4
157: Justin Gaethje (NC) fall Vince Salminen, 1:11
165: Tyler Johnson (NDSU) dec. Kevin O’Brien, 8-4
174: Mac Stoll (NDSU) dec. Rocco DePaolo, 6-0
184: Kenny Moenkedick (NDSU) dec. Eric Brennan, 5-4
197: Drew Ross (NDSU) wins by forfeit
