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Men's Wrestling

Beavers fall to in-state rival Mary on mats in NSIC dual

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Minot State men's wrestling team got a win from Brendan Barnes, but that was all the Beavers could muster Sunday in a battle with in-state rival the University of Mary.

The 15th-ranked Marauders won 9-of-10 matches in the NSIC dual, including a thrilling victory in the heavyweight bout that came down to a single riding-time point in overtime, as Mary won the head-to-head matchup 42-3.

Barnes picked up the Beavers lone three points with an 8-4 decision victory over Leon Mushinsky in their 165-pound match.

Minot State heavyweight Jake Swirple came within a few seconds of adding another victory at 285 pounds, as he and Mary's Luke Tweeton were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and battled into overtime.

After a scoreless sudden-death period, the match went to a pair of 30-second tiebreaker rounds where both wrestlers scored an escape point, leaving the outcome decided by riding time with Tweeton holding a slight advantage for the win.

Minot State (6-6 duals, 2-3 NSIC) is back in action at home this coming week as the Beavers host Augustana on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the MSU Dome, then Minot State battles Sioux Falls on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Minot Municipal Auditorium.
 
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Brendan Barnes

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Jake Swirple

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Players Mentioned

Brendan Barnes

Brendan Barnes

Sophomore
157
Jake Swirple

Jake Swirple

Sophomore
285