HOW IT HAPPENED
- For the first time since the 2019-20 season, the Nebraska Wesleyan wrestling team picked up a 37-10 conference win over Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa on Wednesday night.
- To begin the night, at 125 lbs. Julian Long received a forfeit win to give the Prairie Wolves an early 6-0 lead.
- Quinton Chavez followed things up with a 20-3 decision win over Nolan Nguyen at 133 lbs.
- Jimmy Macias and NWU took another forfeit win to propel their advantage to 17-0.
- After a defeat at 149 lbs., Travis Guzman got the Black and Gold back in the win column with a 10-1 over Hayden Stout.
- The Prairie Wolves would then go on to win their next three matches. Seth Littrell picked up a 20-10 statement win over Max Mashek. Zeth Gekensmeyer outscored his opponent 12-4, and Caleb Schwerdtfeger took care of Luis Salazar 11-1.
- With two matches to go, Nebraska Wesleyan found themselves up 33-5.
- Buena Vista University recorded their second win of the night, but the comeback was out of reach.
- Tashaud Nelson closed the show at heavyweight with clean 8-0 dominance.
- Coach Bradley and NWU picked up their second dual win of the season and their first conference win.
RESULTS
Wt Match-Up
125:
Julian Long (NWU) def. OPEN (BVU)
133:
Quinton Chavez (NWU) def. Nolan Nguyen (BVU)
141:
Jimmy Macias (NWU) def. OPEN (BVU)
149: Axel Hernandez (BVU) def.
Christian Keller (NWU)
157:
Travis Guzman (NWU) def. Hayden Stout (BVU)
165:
Seth Littrell (NWU) def. Max Mashek (BVU)
174:
Zeth Gerkensmeyer (NWU) def. Ryan Hunter (BVU)
184:
Caleb Schwerdtfeger (NWU) def. Luis Salazar (BVU)
197: Jesus Ceja (BVU) def.
Sam Weaver (NWU)
285:
Tashaud Nelson (NWU) def. Colton O'Hern (BVU)
UP NEXT
Nebraska Wesleyan turns their attention to the American River Duals on Saturday, January 20 held in Decorah, Iowa.
