The Huskies have now won 24 consecutive dual matches dating back to 2016-17 and they have not lost an NSIC dual match since the 2010-11 season. SCSU is the six time defending NSIC champions and the Huskies recently captured the 2018 NWCA Division II National Duals title in Fort Wayne, Ind.
SCSU opened the match at Northern State with a three falls to gain an early 18-0 lead. At 125, No. 5 Brett Velasquez earned a fall at 6:14 followed by Joel Salomon's fall at 1:43 in the 133 pound bout. Next up was No. 3 Jarred Oftedahl, who won at 141 pounds with a pin at 3:55.
At 149, No. 1 James Pleski added a 4-0 decision against NSU's Billy Holtan before NSU's Tanner Olson upset No. 1 Larry Bomstad at 165 by a 3-1 score in sudden death OT. The loss was SCSU's lone setback of the night as No. 6 Travis Holt rallied with a 6-2 win at 165. In action at 174, Devin FitzPatrick tallied a 7-1 win in OT and Tyree Overton posted a 10-3 win at 184 for the Huskies.
The evening was wrapped up with a pin by No. 6 Vince Dietz at 197 pounds and a forfeit win for No. 10 Lawrence Phillips at 285-pounds.
The Huskies remain on the road with a Feb. 1 match at Minnesota State Moorhead followed by a Feb. 3 date at Minnesota State Mankato.
Results:
125: Brett Velasquez (SCS) over Jay Maxville (NOST) (Fall 6:14)
133: Joel Salomon (SCS) over Juan Castellanos (NOST) (Fall 1:43)
141: Jarred Oftedahl (SCS) over Griffin Hieb (NOST) (Fall 3:55)
149: James Pleski (SCS) over Billy Holtan (NOST) (Dec 4-0)
157: Tanner Olson (NOST) over Larry Bomstad (SCS) (SV-1 3-1)
165: Travis Holt (SCS) over Paxton Mewes (NOST) (Dec 6-2)
174: Devin Fitzpatrick (SCS) over Kaden Campbell (NOST) (SV-1 7-1)
184: Tyree Overton (SCS) over Riley Lura (NOST) (Dec 10-3)
197: Vince Dietz (SCS) over Diego Gallegos (NOST) (Fall 5:26)
285: Lawrence Phillips (SCS) over (NOST) (For.)
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