The dual began at the 125 lb. weight class with Tyler Mumbulo defeating Rob Nahlik by decision 7-2. Mumbulo led the match 5-1 at the conclusion of the first period and cruised to victory and gave the Peacocks a 3-0 lead.
In the 133 pound match, Bruce Bearman faced off against Kaz Hastimotto. Bearman, usually a 125-pounder, found out after the team's morning workout that he would be the starter at 133. Bearman led the match 4-0 after two periods, but then dominated the third period to win by major decision 10-1 and the Peacocks moved ahead 7-0. "I am proud of Bruce. For him to win by major decision after not finding out he was going to wrestle till this morning and moving up a weight class. I am happy for him," said head coach Heath Grimm.
Adam Vogt, Truman State, took the mat against John Gamble and defeated the UIU wrestler by decision 5-0. "The match pitted two good wrestler going after each other and John came up on the short end," said Grimm.
In the 149 pound match, Andy Norton was trailing 4-0 to Chad Swagman after the first period, but had the upper hand in period two when he got caught in a defensive pin and lost the match. "It's a frustrating way to lose a match. Andy had the kid in a half-nelson and was clearly the offensive wrestler looking for near fall points, but got caught in a defensive pin," said Grimm.
Travis Eggers picked up the win by decision at 157 pounds over Andy Bader. Eggers led 5-0 after two periods and cruised to an 8-1 victory. The win put Upper Iowa back into the lead 10-9.
At the 165 pound weight, red shirt freshman, Mitch Norton, challenged Blake Peterson, a former National Qualifier and University of Northern Iowa transfer, in the highlight match of the night. Norton never trailed in the match and held leads of 4-2 and 6-4 at the ends of periods one and two, respectively. Norton registered two reversals and a near fall in the third period to take the victory 12-7. Grimm stated, "Mitch continues to impress and build on his success every time out, from his second place finish at the St. Cloud Open, to the Championship at the Midwest Classic, to his latest dual victory against a quality opponent."
In the 174 pound match, Brady Hakeman, lined up against Dean Schultz and won by decision 6-1. Hakeman led 5-0 at the end of two periods and held on for the victory to give the Peacocks a 16-9 lead.
The Peacock lead was extended when the 184 pound match was forfeited by Truman State. Phil Bruschuk picked up the victory and Upper Iowa led 22-9.
Ryan Phillips took the mat at 197 pounds and took on Steven Doeschot. Phillips led 6-3 after two periods and dominated the third period to win by decision 9-4.
In the heavyweight match up, Dan Goodson was defeated in the final minute of the third period and lost by decision 2-1. "Dan will learn with more experience. He will realize what he should and should not do as a match winds down," said Grimm.
Grimm said, "The 125, 157, 174, and 197 pound matches were very good matches for us. All four guys came out and started their matches well. We were able to dictate the tempo and pace of each of these matches." Grimm continued, "We are now 3-0 in duals and it has all been building toward the Northern Sun matches. We have a week to prepare for two home NSIC duals."
Upper Iowa's Wrestling team will be back on the mat next week in Dorman Gym. The Peacocks will face the Wolves of Northern State next Thursday night, the 18th, at 7 p.m. and the Marauders of the University of Mary next Saturday afternoon, the 20th, at 2 p.m.
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