This past week the Upper Iowa wrestling team hosted the Wolves of Northern State University in a match up of conference foes. The Peacocks shut the Wolves out 45-0. Mumbulo earned three points for the team when he won his match by decision. Mumbulo, ranked #5 at the time, defeated #6 Chas Welch of Northern State 4-0. Going into the match Welch had a record of 14-0 on the year, while Mumbulo had a record of 10-4. Mumbulo took control of the match in the first period with an early takedown and 1:51 of riding time to lead 2-0. Throughout the second period neither wrestler was able to gain an advantage on the other and the match moved to the final period with Welch trailing 2-0. Mumbulo began the third period with an escape and then held on to gain a riding time point and win by decision 4-0.
In the latest NCAA Division II NWCA poll, Upper Iowa's wrestling program is ranked 7th in the country, while Mumbulo, and four other Peacock wrestlers, have earned national rankings as well. He is currently ranked 6th in the nation at 125 pounds.
Head coach Heath Grimm proudly said, "Tyler being named NSIC wrestler of the week is a great honor for him. He knocked off an undefeated, nationally ranked wrestler with a controlled 4-0 win."
Mumbulo and the #7 Peacocks will return to action in Forest City, Iowa for a dual match up with Waldorf College tonight, the 25th, at 6:00 p.m. Next week Upper Iowa will travel to Minnesota State University Mankato, who is ranked #4 in the latest NWCA poll. The Peacocks will wrestle the Mavericks next Thursday, Feb. 1st, at 7 p.m. The team will return home to face the Huskies of St. Cloud State University the following night, Feb. 2nd, at 7 p.m. The match on Friday night will be the Peacocks' last home action of the season and all the seniors will be honored.
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