The Bears displayed tremendous amounts of resiliency and heart in this afternoon's win. The victory marks the first win of the season for Northern Colorado, bringing its dual record to 1-5 on the year.
The dual started at the 174-lb. weight class, with Tanner Davis taking on Austin Dewey of Boise State. Although Davis lost 3-0 to Dewey, it was a valiant effort that epitomized the collective effort exerted by the Bears.
This would be the only lead of the day for the Broncos, as Northern Colorado stepped on the gas pedal and did not look back.
Ensuing the bout at 174-lbs, [184] Dylan Gabel faced Kadyn Del Toro of Boise State. Gabel snagged a pair of takedowns and amassed 3:03 of riding time en route to a 5-0 decision over Del Toro.
With the victory, Gabel improves to 18-7 overall, and 5-1 in duals this year. This marks Gabel's fifth straight dual win.
At 197-lbs, Jamarcus Grant wrestled against Harry DiLulo of Boise State.
The true freshman displayed his potential with a 6-1 decision over DiLulo. Grant scored all six of his points in a beautiful throw on the edge of the mat in the first period. DiLulo escaped in the second period to tally his one point, as the rest of the match was scoreless.
At heavyweight, the Bears dropped the second of their only three losses, with Jack Kuck narrowly falling to Gabriel Gonzalez 3-2.
[125] Trey Andrews won via forfeit for the second time this season, as Broncos did not travel a 125-lb. wrestler.
[133] Rico Montoya snapped a four match-losing streak, with a 16-0 technical fall over Josh Newberg. Montoya dominated his opponent on top, racking up eight nearfall points to go along with his two takedowns as well.
At 141-lbs, Timmy Box once again proved why he is the captain and heralded leader of this team, with a 20-3 technical fall over Michael Cook. With the victory, Box is now 21-8 overall, and 5-1 in duals this season.
[149] Ben Polkowske emerged victorious with a 7-2 decision over Dakota Wall.
Working his offense early, Polkowske secured two takedowns and rode tough, to come away with a much needed win.
The only other loss on the evening for the Bears came at 157 lbs, as Jimmy Fate lost via fall to Fred Green.
[165] Keilan Torres beat Demetrius Romero of Boise State for the second time this season, with a 14-0 major decision. After a scoreless first period, Torres picked the pace up and racked up 14 points in the next two periods.
In Their Own Words:
Head Coach Troy Nickerson
"After a tough loss Friday night to Oregon State, it was great to see the team grind out a much deserved victory this afternoon. After losing to four Top 25 teams in duals this year, it felt great to grab our first win of the year. With this being said, we have a two week break before we take on Oklahoma, which will give us plenty of time to get healthy and prepare for the Sooners."
The Bears return to action in the Bank of Colorado Arena January 29, as Oklahoma University travels into Greeley for a Big 12 dual.
Results:
125: Trey Andrews Forfeit Will Bardezbain N/A UNC 12, BSU 6
133: Rico Montoya Tech Josh Newberg 16-0 UNC 17, BSU 6
141: Timmy Box Tech Michael Cook 20-3 UNC 22, BSU 6
149: Ben Polkowske Dec. Dakota Wall 7-2 UNC 25, BSU 6
157: Fred Green Fall. Jimmy Fate N/A UNC 25, BSU 12
165: Keilan Torres Major Bardezbain 16-0 UNC 29, BSU 12
174: Austin Dewey Dec. Tanner Davis 3-0 UNC 0, BSU 3
184: Dylan Gabel Fall Kadyn Del Toro 5-0 UNC 3, BSU 3
197: Jamarcus Grant Dec. Harry DiLulo 6-1 UNC 6, BSU 3
285: Gabriel Gonzalez Dec. Jack Kuck 3-2 UNC 6, BSU 6
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