A native of Howells, Neb., Brester wasted little time in improving his record to 13-0 on the year. The junior earned two takedowns in the first period and was constantly on the offensive against Minnesota's Gordon Bierschenk. Brester was awarded three stalling points and racked up 2:52 in riding time to post a 12-3 major decision. He has notched a bonus-point victory in every match except one this season.
Browne was equally as impressive, earning a 20-8 major decision against UM's Kaleb Young. The senior scored two takedowns in each of the first two periods, but turned up the intensity and posted five takedowns in the final stanza. Browne now leads the Huskers with six major decisions on the year.
Dwyer also held an early lead, but poured on the points late in his match with Minnesota's Matt Everson. Dwyer went into the third period leading 6-0 after a takedown, reversal and two stalling points. The junior notched three takedowns and a three-point nearfall to earn nine points in the final period and claim the 15-3 major decision.
Nebraska's Jordan Burroughs, Vince Jones and Robert Sanders all scored victories over their Golden Gopher opponents. Burroughs completed a hat trick, as he is now 3-0 on the season against UM's Tyler Safratowich. In the only matchup of the night with two ranked wrestlers, No. 2 Burroughs scored two takedowns in the third period to pull away from No. 19 Safratwoich for a 9-4 win at 157. Jones, ranked No. 13 in the nation at 184, posted three reversals in his match to win 7-5, while Sanders scored a reversal with 14 seconds left to secure a 7-5 victory at 149.
The Golden Gophers jumped out to a 6-0 lead with a pin at 141 pounds, but NU's six straight wins put the Huskers up 21-9. Minnesota scored the upset of the night at heavyweight, as unranked Joe Nord topped No. 12 Tucker Lane of Nebraska, 6-2, to close the gap. UM's Zach Sanders (125) and Jayson Ness (133) earned a technical fall and major decision, respectively, in the final matches of the day, but Minnesota still came up short.
The Huskers are off for the holidays before returning to action on Jan. 4 with two duals against Northern Colorado and No. 15 Michigan. Nebraska battles the Bears at noon and faces the Wolverines at 4 p.m.
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