MINOT, N.D. -- Briley Crissler defeated Gerardo Jaime 6-0 at 197 pounds and Minot State closed the dual with five victories in the final six matches, but Mary held on for a 21-15 victory over Minot State in the Beavers season opener on Wednesday in the Minot State Dome.

Crissler recorded a takedown in the opening period to lead 2-0 after one period. He earned a point in the second period to increase the lead to 3-0 and closed out the match with a takedown in the third and another point for riding time.

Zach Berry began the Beavers comeback at 157 pounds. He took a 10-4 lead into the third period and then held off Jordan Hegel to post a 10-8 victory to get Minot State on the scoreboard.

Carlos Toledano followed with an 8-3 win over Phillip Springsteen at 165 pounds to trim the Mary lead to 18-6.

Following a victory by Austin Eichmann at 174 pounds, the Beavers would reel off three straight wins to close out the dual.

Keegan Berry used a three-point second period and riding time to defeat Jackson Schichel 4-2 at 184 pounds.

Crissler then defeated Jaime at 197 pounds and Mitchell Eull got points on an escape and a stalling point along with riding time to edge Dominic Tudor in the heavyweight match.

The Beavers return to action on Saturday (Nov. 11) when they participate in the Bison Open.

Mary 21, Minot State 15
November 8, 2017
Minot State Dome
 
125 – Nate Humann (Mary) def. Dean Arevalo (MSU) 15-6, Mary 4-0
133 – Tate Barnhardt (Mary) def. Liam Hayden (MSU) Fall 6:36, Mary 10-0
141 – Hunter Eckert (Mary) def. Marco Antonio Ramirezlazos (MSU) 12-4, Mary 14-0
149 – Rudy Guillen (Mary) def. Tanner Crissler (MSU) 11-2, Mary 18-0
157 – Zach Berry (MSU) def. Jordan Hegel (Mary) 10-8, Mary 18-3
165 – Carlos Toledano (MSU) def. Phillip Springsteen (Mary) 8-3, Mary 18-6
174 – Austin Eichmann (Mary) def. Parker Osterman (MSU) 8-2, Mary 21-6
184 – Keegan Berry (MSU) def. Jackson Schichel (Mary) 4-2, Mary 21-9
197 – Briley Crissler (MSU) def. Gerardo Jaime (Mary) 6-0, Mary 21-12
285 – Mitchell Eull (MSU) def. Dominic Tudor (Mary) 3-1, Mary 21-15
 
Official: Justin DeCoteau
 
Final Score: Mary 21, Minot State 15
Records: Minot State 0-1, Mary 1-0
Attendance: 288
Time of Match: 1:43