The victory was the Eagles' first in a dual over Adams State since 2001-02. CSC is now 12-5 for the season and wraps up its RMAC schedule with a 5-2 record.
Chadron State won the first two weight classes by 8-7 scores, but both Taylor Summers at 118 pounds and Dustin Stodola at 133 had their backs to the wall when the matches ended. Both scored all eight of their points in the first period and were fighting for their lives when time ran out.
Summers' opponent was Ian Wigstrom and Stodola's was Martin Ramirez. Stodola, who is fourth in the NCAA Division II rankings at 133 pounds, is now 24-0 for the season.
Adams State seniors won the next three matches. The Grizzlies' Ryan Fillingame, who is atop the 141-pound rankings, began the surge with a 10-1 major decision. Max Ortega then edged CSC freshman Jacob Anderson 3-1 on a takedown in the final 15 seconds at 149 pounds. Daniel Kelly followed with a first-period pin at 157 to give the visitors their 16-6 lead.
But Chadron State closed out the dual on a strong note.
Freshman Caleb Copeland got things going with an 8-4 decision over Mario Garcia at 174.
Senior Jordan Debus followed with an impressive first period pin at 184 while improving his season record to 13-1. The All-American from Mitchell literally picked up Nevada
Bencomo and laid the Grizzly on his back for the pin.
"Jordan knew the match was on the line and he went after it," said CSC coach Brett Hunter. "That's how we want him to wrestle. He looked good tonight."
Next, Devan Fors built on the momentum with a 10-2 major decision at 197 pounds that gave the Eagles a 19-16 lead. CSC heavyweight Michael Hill wrapped up the victory with a 3-1 decision.
Adams State is now 5-7 in duals for the season and 3-4 in the conference.
Chadron State will conclude its regular season on Wednesday, Feb. 19 by hosting No. 2 ranked Nebraska-Kearney.
Results:
125—Taylor Summers, CSC, dec. Ian Wingstrom, 8-7.
133—Dustin Stodola, CSC, dec. Martin Ramirez, 8-7.
141—Ryan Fillingame, ASU, major dec. Jay Stine 10-1.
149—Max Ortega, ASU, dec. Jacob Anderson, 3-1.
157—Daniel Kelly, ASU, pinned C. J. Clark, 2:18.
165—Mark Mabry, ASU, dec. Tyler Smart, 3-0.
174—Caleb Copeland, CSC, dec. Mario Garcia, 8-4.
184—Jordan Debus, CSC, pinned Nevada Bencomo, 1:42.
197—Devan Fors, CSC, major dec. Dakota Bencomo, 10-2.
285—Michael Hill, CSC, pinned Tulu Laulu, 3-1.
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