The Cyclones showed why they are one of the premier wrestling programs in the nation with a 31-9 win over the Peacocks in Dorman Gymnasium. ISU won eight of the team matches, including four major decisions and a win by fall.
The return of three National qualifiers to the Peacock lineup helped UIU immediately. Two-time All-American Brian Black picked up a 7-4 decision over Ben Dunkelberger at heavyweight, while C.J. MacNaught won by injury default at 174 pounds.
All-American Ralph Acosta rebounded from a slow start only to lose 11-9 in overtime to Jesse Sundell at 133 pounds. Sundell is ranked 15th in the Amateur Wrestling News.
Kyle Burkle lost 8-3 to #2 Nate Gallick at 141 pounds and Dan Goodson fell 6-4 to Joe Curran at 197 pounds.
Iowa State's #4/3 Trent Paulson picked up the only win by fall at the 5:10 mark at 157 pounds. Ben Hanisch, Aron Scott, #6/5 Travis Paulson and #5/3 Kurt Backes each won by major decision for the Cyclones.
Iowa State followed with an identical 31-9 win over Wisconsin-La Crosse, the second-ranked team in the NCAA Division III ranks.
Upper Iowa returns to the mat Saturday at the Dubuque Spartan Open. Matches begin at 10 a.m.
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