UNI improves to 3-1 overall, 1-0 in the MAC. They remain perfect against ODU, 8-0.
"We finished positions. We finished periods, and that's probably what I am most happy about" said head coach Doug Schwab. "We talked about that after the Virginia Tech meet how we are going to respond."
Drew Foster knocked off All-American and three-time NCAA qualifier No. 9 Jack Dechow at 184 pounds, and Bryce Steiert beat No. 14 Seldon Wright at 165 pounds.
"That was a pretty dominating performance," Schwab said of Foster. "The guy never really got close to him, and he rode him out the whole second period."
Foster gave partial credit to the crowd.
"They give you a lot of energy, and they got to drain energy out of the opponent," he said. "I'd hate to wrestle against the crowd. It's nice to have the crowd backing you up."
The Panthers kept ODU off the board until the 197-pound match.
Dylan Peters got UNI on the board and moved up on the all-time career list for falls with a first-period fall against Steven Simpson at 125 pounds. No. 3 Peters now has 25 first-period falls and 37 total to tie Moza Fay for the fifth most falls among all Panthers.
Josh Alber improved to 8-1, with all eight wins coming with bonus points. His 11-2 major decision gave the Panthers a 10-0 lead over the Monarchs.
Jake Hodges kept the Panthers perfect racking up nearly two minutes of riding time to win 6-0 at 141 pounds. Max Thomsen improved to 7-1 with his fifth set of bonus points, beating Michael Hayes by major decision, 11-3.
The Panthers were perfect right up until intermission. Paden Moore closed out the first half of the meet with an 8-2 win over Austin Eads.
Steiert, ranked at 157 pounds, knocked off No. 14 Seldon Wright wrestling at 165 pounds. Steiert held off a last-minute attempt at a takedown to win 3-2.
Taylor Lujan kept the Panthers perfect with a 10-5 decision, earning 1 minute, 50 seconds in riding time at 174 pounds.
Foster racked up nearly three minutes of riding time to knock off Dechow at 184 pounds. The Panthers led 29-0 after eight matches.
ODU wouldn't get on the board until the 197-pound match. UNI forfeited the final weight but won 29-9.
WRESTLING CLINIC
Prior to today's dual, UNI hosted a clinic for about 100 youths. Members of the Panther Wrestling Club Blaize Cabell and Joey Lazor joined current UNI student-athletes to instruct.
Roling Ford sponsored 20 youths to attend. All the proceeds benefit Kelsey Motley who was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year. Motley is a UNI graduate and works for Panther Sports Properties - Learfield Sports.
NEXT UP
UNI hosts the UNI Open starting 9 a.m. Dec. 3 in the UNI-Dome. It's a chance for Panther fans to see much of the roster that doesn't compete at duals.
Fans are encouraged to donate an item for the Toys for Tots collection. Bins will be available at the entrances.
Results:
125 - #3 Dylan Peters (UNI) pinned Steven Simpson (ODU), 1:30
133 - #14 Josh Alber (UNI) maj. dec. Alex Madrigal (ODU), 11-2 (2:57 RT)
141 - Jake Hodges (UNI) dec. Emilio Saavedra (ODU), 6-0 (1:55 RT)
149 - Max Thomsen (UNI) maj. dec. Michael Hayes (ODU), 11-3 (2:08 RT)
157 - Paden Moore (UNI) dec. Austin Eads (ODU), 8-2 (2:03 RT)
165 - #17 Bryce Steiert (UNI) dec. #14 Seldon Wright (ODU), 3-2
174 - Taylor Lujan (UNI) dec. Antonio Agee (ODU), 10-5 (1:50 RT)
184 - Drew Foster (UNI) dec. #9 Jack Dechow (ODU), 6-1 (2:55 RT)
197 - #9 Kevin Beazley (ODU) dec. Jared Bartel (UNI) 6-0 (2:11 RT)
285 - Will Hilliard (ODU) wins by forfeit
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