KEARNEY, Neb. – The 13th ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestlers won eight of 10 matches to turn back Chadron State 34-9 during their non-conference dual Saturday evening at the Health and Sports Complex in Kearney.
The Lopers won the first seven matches and received bonus points in four of their victories to improve to 9-3 on the season. Chadron State falls to 5-5 overall.
The Eagles’ two wins came late in the dual. Chris Leak picked up a forfeit victory at 197 afterJordan Debus earned an 8-4 decision over Mark Fiala at 184 pounds. Fiala is 20-8, while Debus improves to 14-8.
Chadron State will be back in action Friday and Saturday at New Mexico Highlands and Adams State.
Alex Helmbrecht, Sports Information Director
No. 13 UNK 34, Chadron State 9
125 – Connor Bolling, UNK, dec. Jace Johnson, 13-10
133 – No. 6 Daniel DeShazer, UNK, pinned Perry McAfee, :26
141 – Andrew Riedy, UNK, won by forfeit
149 – No. 1 Raufeon Stots, UNK, technical fall Reed Burgener, 19-2
157 – Chase White, UNK, technical fall Bruce Zurek, 22-6
165 – Chase Nelson, UNK, dec. Dylan Fors, 7-3
174 – Patrick Martinez, UNK, dec. Bret Klopp, 8-3
184 – Jordan Debus, CSC, dec. Mark Fiala, 8-4
197 – Chris Leak, CSC, won by forfeit
285 – Nick Bauman, UNK, dec. Mike Hill, 4-1