Brian Macchione started the dual meet winning a tough match against Nicolas Johnson, by a decision of 9-8.
Trey Andrews earned the only pin for the Bears taking down Isaac Blackburn. Andrews worked very quickly in the match, pinning Blackburn in a time of 1:40.
"Brian and Trey did a great job getting things started for us," added Nickerson.
Both Polkowske brothers also picked up wins in the dual meet. Benjamin took on Connor Kim at the 141 weight class winning by major decision, 13-0. Mitchell also picked up a major decision wrestling at the 165 weight class taking on Travis Berridge, winning 17-7.
The Bears won the match by a close score of 23-22.
"Overall, a win is a win," said Nickerson. "Right now the focus is on Bakersfield as they are a very gritty and tough team."
UNC will look to continue its winning ways when they take on CSU-Bakersfield on Saturday.
For more information on the Bears check out UNCBears.com or follow them on Twitter at @UNCBearsWrestle.
Results:
285: Brian Macchione (UNC) dec. Nicolas Johnson (CP) 9-8
125: Trey Andrews (UNC) pinned Isaac Blackburn (CP) 1:40
133: Victor Trujillo (CP) pinned Michael Espinoza (UNC) 4:02
141: Benjami Polkowski (UNC) maj. dec. Connor Kim (CP) 13-0
149: Nick Adams (UNC) won by forfeit
157: Colt Shorts (CP) maj. dec. Beau Roberts (UNC) 17-4
165: Mitchell Polkowski (UNC) maj. dec. Travis Berridge (CP) 17-7
174: Dominic Kastl (CP) pinned Josh Van Tine (UNC) 3:14
184: Nick Fiegener (CP) dec. Trent Noon (UNC) 10-5
197: J.T. Goodwin (CP) dec. Keith Johnson (UNC) 8-3
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