North Dakota State Univ. News - Bison -NDSU (7 Wisconsinites)

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NDSU Hosts Northern Colorado on Jan. 16; Boise State on Jan. 18 at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse
http://www.gobison.com/news/2015/1/14/WR_0114153540.aspx

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Bison Turn Back Northern Colorado 23-13 in Western Wrestling Conference Opener
http://www.gobison.com/news/2015/1/16/WR_0116154932.aspx


Wrestling | 1/16/2015 9:15:00 PM |

Bison Turn Back Northern Colorado 23-13 in Western Wrestling Conference Opener


FARGO, N.D.-- North Dakota State University 184-pound Hayden Zillmer recorded his fifth pin of the season, while 125 Josh Rodriguez and 149 Clay Ream both posted major decisions as the Bison defeated Northern Colorado 23-13 in the Western Wrestling Conference opener for both teams Friday, Jan. 16, before 307 spectators at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.

NDSU improves to 3-3 overall and 1-0 in the WWC, while the Bears dropped to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the WWC. The Bison host Boise State (2-3) at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the BBF. Boise State lost 19-12 at South Dakota State on Friday night.

With North Dakota State leading just 14-10, Zillmer, a junior from Crosby, Minn., kept the pressure on UNC's Keith Johnson in the second period to record the fall at 4:12. Zillmer improved to 22-4 overall and 6-0 in dual action this season. Zillmer entered the match ranked No. 9 nationally.

The Bison powered their way to an 11-3 lead after taking the first three out of four matches. NDSU sophomore Rodriguez (Guadalupe, Calif.) recorded a 15-4 major decision over No. 12-ranked Trey Andrews at 125 to improve his record to 10-5 overall and 5-1 in duals. Bison sophomore Hunter Weber (Marshall, Wis.) followed with an 8-2 decision against Sonny Espinoza. Weber improved to 10-12 on the season.

After UNC's Ben Polkowske edged NDSU's Mitch Bengtson (St. Cloud, Minn.) 3-2, Bison redshirt freshman Ream (Wentzville, Mo.) grinded out an impressive 13-1 decision over Kyle Rodriguez at 149 pounds. Ream improved to 16-9 overall, 5-1 in dual matches and posted his fourth major decision of the season.

Northern Colorado rallied to pull within 11-10 when Tyler Kinn shut out NDSU redshirt sophomore Steven Keogh (Thief River Falls, Minn.) 7-0 at 157, and Mitchell Polkowske pinned a 15-2 major decision on Bison redshirt freshman Grant Nehring (Kimball, Minn.) at 165.

North Dakota State senior 174 Kurtis Julson (Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) steadied the ship with an 8-4 decision over UNC's Josh VanTine to provide a 14-10 cushion prior Zillmer's pin. Julson improved to 11-7 overall

UNC's Trent Noon defeated Bison redshirt freshman Tommy Petersen (Lakeville, Minn.) 9-2 at 197 pounds, before NDSU senior Evan Knutson (Wasau, Wis.) scored a takedown with less than 10-seconds left in the third period to post a 3-1 decision over Brian Macchione in the 285 matchup. Knutson, who was ranked 14th nationally, improved to 16-7 overall and 4-2 in dual action.

North Dakota State 23, Northern Colorado 13 NDSU NOCO
125 Josh Rodriguez (North Dakota State) over Trey Andrews (Northern Colorado) (MD 15-4) 4 0
133 Hunter Weber (North Dakota State) over Sonny Espinoza (Northern Colorado) (Dec 8-2) 3 0
141 Ben Polkowske (Northern Colorado) over Mitch Bengtson (North Dakota State) (Dec 3-2) 0 3
149 Clayton Ream (North Dakota State) over Kyle Rodriguez (Northern Colorado) (MD 13-1) 4 0
157 Tyler Kinn (Northern Colorado) over Steven Keogh (North Dakota State) (Dec 7-0) 0 3
165 Mitchell Polkowske (Northern Colorado) over Grant Nehring (North Dakota State) (MD 15-2) 0 4
174 Kurtis Julson (North Dakota State) over Josh VanTine (Northern Colorado) (Dec 7-4) 3 0
184 Hayden Zillmer (North Dakota State) over Keith Johnson (Northern Colorado) (Fall 4:12) 6 0
197 Trent Noon (Northern Colorado) over Tommy Petersen (North Dakota State) (Dec 9-2) 0 3
285 Evan Knutson (North Dakota State) over Brian Macchione (Northern Colorado) (Dec 3-1) 3 0
Team Score: 23 13

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Zillmer, Bengston lead Bison wrestling past Boise State
http://www.inforum.com/sports/bison/3658529-zillmer-bengston-lead-bison-wrestling-past-boise-state

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NDSU Wrestling Hosts Cal Poly on Friday
http://www.gobison.com/news/2015/1/21/WR_0121155807.aspx

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NDSU looking for younger wrestlers to develop
http://www.inforum.com/sports/bison/3662236-ndsu-looking-younger-wrestlers-develop

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Rodriguez, Ream Pins Push NDSU Past Cal Poly 27-9
http://www.gobison.com/news/2015/1/23/WR_0123151741.aspx

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No. 18 Wyoming wrestling falls to North Dakota State
http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/no-wyoming-wrestling-falls-to-north-dakota-state/article_3490d5af-d385-576c-a43e-a3327df53575.html

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NDSU Travels to South Dakota State on Sunday For Western Wrestling Conference Showdown
http://www.gobison.com/news/2015/2/19/WR_0219155419.aspx