NIACC Defeats Oles of St. Olaf College

Northfield, MN--  The NIACC Trojans pulled their overall season record to an even 4-4 with a 38-15 victory over NCAA Division III St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.  The Trojans claimed seven of ten matches.

NIACC would receive forfeits at 125 and 133 as the Oles were open.  The Trojans would forfeit at 141.  The action would get started at 149 as No. 1 rated Albert White would record seven takedowns and the fall over Landon Peppel in 5:27.  Freshman DaVaughn Perkins would follow White with a 14-6 major decision over Josef Waples.

At 165, Aaron Hancock would get down early by a score of 11-3 in the first period, but would battle back with six takedowns, but a late reversal by Thomas Kopietz in the last few seconds would give Kopietz the 20-19 victory.  At 174, Tyler Hancock would lose by fall to Josh Bain.  Bumping up to fill the spot at 184, would be the sixth rated Glenn Rhees who would claim another major decision for the Trojans by a score of 19-8 over Justin Bain.

The Trojans would finish out the dual in style recording two falls at 197 and heavyweight.  Brad Theilen would pin Paul Sheppard in 4:01 and heavyweight Beau Tudor pinned Justin Luthey in 4:48.

The NIACC wrestling team will travel to Baldwin City, KS on Tuesday January 29th for their next opponent, the Pratt Community College Beavers for a 6:30 pm dual.