The match opened with action at 149-pounds, as St. John’s Drew Larson gained a 13-5 major decision over Jacob Horn of SCSU.
The Huskies took command of the match with a big pin by John Sundgren of SCSU over SJU’s John Vaith at 1:22 in the match at 157-pounds. The victory gave the Huskies a 6-4 edge in the match. In action at 165-pounds, #6 Matt Baarson of SJU posted an 11-4 decision over Joe Andersen of SCSU to let the Johnnies regain the lead at 7-6.
SCSU’s Shamus O’Grady scored a 7-2 win at 174-pounds of SJU’s Dustin Raygor before Mitchell Hagen posted a 6-4 upset win over SCSU’s #3 Derek Skala at 184-pounds. The victory by Raygor gave SJU a brief 10-9 lead in the match.
The Huskies’ upper-weight dominance was too much for the Johnnies as #6 Lucas Munkelwitz carded a 19-5 major decision over James Carlson of SJU at 197-pounds. The Huskies stretch the lead to 16-10 with an 11-6 victory at 285-pounds by #6 Jake Kahnke over SJU’s Tony Willaert.
The match was then decided on a forfeit, as SCSU’s Trent Herold grabbed the important six points needed for the win with a forfeit victory at 125-pounds. SJU narrowed the gap at 133-pounds with a thrilling 15-14 comeback victory by #6 Mogi Baatar over SCSU’s Shane McQuade. The final match of the night saw SJU’s #2 Minga Batsukh score a 13-3 major decision over SCSU’s Gabe Suarez.
The Huskies will continue their 2009-10 season on Sunday, Feb. 13 with a 2 p.m. showdown in Halenbeck Hall against #3 ranked Upper Iowa. This match will mark Senior Day for the Huskies as they salute Husky seniors Ted Saatzer, Jake Roberts and Adam Minnette. Tickets for the match can be purchased at the gate.
The match will also mark a battle for first place in the NSIC, as the Peacocks bring a 6-0 NSIC record into the match. SCSU is 4-1 in NSIC action this winter.
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