MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University wrestling team was defeated 50-0 by St. Cloud State Friday evening.

After forfeiting their first two matches, the Beavers started the competition at the 141 class with Tanner Crissler (So., Belcourt, N.D.) dropping a competitive 4-2 match. With two points awarded to the Huskies due to a total of four cautions issued to Crissler throughout the three periods.

In the next match, a 6-0 loss in the 149 class, Cody Haugen (So., Minot, N.D.) also competed well with neither wrestler scoring until an escape was awarded in the second period.
The following five matches St. Cloud State collected 26 points as they earned two pins, one major decision and two technical falls.

The Beavers ended the dual as they began, with a forfeit in the heavyweight class resulting in the 50-0 final.

Minot State will compete again at Augustana on February 5 and at Southwest Minnesota State the following day. The dual against Augustana is scheduled for 7 p.m. while the contest against SMSU will begin at 3 p.m.

About Minot State                                  
Minot State University is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and NCAA Division II offering 14 men's and women's varsity intercollegiate athletics programs. The NSIC is a premier NCAA DII, 16-member conference featuring teams in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa. The Beavers are the only public NCAA Division II institution in the state of North Dakota.