The Mustangs, ranked 18th nationally in the latest NAIA poll, leveled their dual record at 3-3 and climbed to 3-0 in the GPAC to move into a first place tie in the league standings with Northwestern. All three of the Mustangs' losses this season are against NCAA Division II opponents.
Devin Phaly got the Mustangs rolling with a 3-2 decision against George Shadbolt in the opening 125 lb. bout and the Mustangs never looked back.
Nick Madsen was a pin winner for the Mustangs by disposing of John Mark Reddick in 2:25 in the 165 lb. match.
Steven Garcia, this week's GPAC Wrestler of the Week, won by technical fall in a 20-5 romp over Austin Miller at 149 lbs. to extend his winning streak to nine straight triumphs to improve his record to 16-3.
Kyle Fowler won by a 9-0 major decision at 157 lbs., Alex Schmitz won by a 12-5 decision at 141 lbs. and Phil Rasmussen won a 4-1 decision in the heavyweight finale. The Mustangs also received a victory from Dusten Reed, who won by forfeit at 133 lbs.
Morningside will compete in the Minnesota West Community College Worthington Open on Saturday.
Results:
125- Devin Phaly (M) def. George Shadbolt, 3-2.
133- Dusten Reed (M) won by forfeit.
141- Alex Schmitz (M) def. Seth Hood, 12-5.
149- Steven Garcia (M) def. Austin Miller by technical fall, 20-5.
157- Kyle Fowler (M) def. Gage Herron, 9-0.
165- Nick Madsen (M) pinned John Mark Reddick, 2:25.
174- Dustin Carstens (D) def. Jacob Willey, 10-8.
184- Zach Linton (D) def. Elijah Dirkx by technical fall, 16-1.
197- Chandler Knight (D) def. Caleb Deemer, 8-6.
Hwt- Phil Rasmussen (M) def. Jake Smith, 4-1.
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