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'Dogs falter at North Dakota State
2/8/2020 8:00:00 PM | Wrestling
FARGO, N.D. - The Fresno State wrestling team earned three individual wins on Saturday at North Dakota State, but fell 28-7 to the Bison in a Big 12 dual at the Scheels Center.
Fresno State (9-8, 4-2 B12) collected decisions from Greg Gaxiola at 149 pounds, Hunter Cruz at 184 pounds and Josh Hokit at heavyweight.
North Dakota State (7-3, 4-1 B12) earned wins in the other seven matches collecting a fall, forfeit, major decision along with four decisions.
How It Happened
With the dual starting at 125 pounds, the 'Dogs forfeited the match to give NDSU a 6-0 lead. Making his first appearance in a dual at 133 pounds this season, Lawrence Saenz got the call battling No. 10 Cam Sykora. The redshirt freshman was able to get a reversal after giving up an early takedown to even the match at 2-2, but Sykora built a 6-2 lead after the first period and extended it to 11-4 after two periods. A pair of takedowns in the final period were not enough for the Vacaville native as he dropped the match, 14-8.
Bumping up from his typical 133 pounds, Gary Joint wrestled at 141 pounds for the 'Dogs falling 10-0 to redshirt freshman Dylan Droegemueller to push the Bison's lead to 13-0.
The 'Dogs finally got on the board at 149 pounds as Gaxiola eeked out a hard-fought 3-1 win in sudden victory over Jaden Van Maanen. After two scoreless periods, the pair each earned one point apiece in the third to send it to overtime where the redshirt junior was able to take down Van Maanen for his 15th win of the season.
After three straight losses by the Bulldogs, including a tough 3-2 loss by redshirt sophomore Jacob Wright at 157 pounds to 16th-ranked Jared Franek, Cruz got the 'Dogs back on the winning track at 184 pounds with a 5-2 win over Noah Cressell. A takedown in the first period, an escape in the second and one final takedown in the third was enough offense for the Washington native's 20th overall win of the season.
The final win for the Bulldogs in the dual came at heavyweight as Hokit edged No. 27 Brandon Metz, 4-2. Hokit picked up three points in the second period on an escape & takedown and after a point for riding time collected his seventh win in a row.
Notables
Fresno State stays on the road next week traveling to Big 12 foe South Dakota State (9-5, 5-2 B12) next Saturday.
Fresno State (7) at North Dakota State (28) Results
125: McGwire Midkiff (NDSU) won by forfeit | NDSU 6, FS 0
133: No. 11/11/13/10 Cam Sykora (NDSU) dec. Lawrence Saenz (FS), 14-8 | NDSU 9, FS 0
141: Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU) maj. dec. Gary Joint (FS), 10-0 | NDSU 13, FS 0
149: No. -/-/-/29 Greg Gaxiola (FS) dec. Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU), 3-1 SV1 | NDSU 13, FS 3
157: No. 30/19/-/16 Jared Franek (NDSU) dec. No. 18/-/17/14 Jacob Wright (FS), 3-2 | NDSU 16, FS 3
165: No. -/12/11/10 Andrew Fogarty (NDSU) won by fall over Ricky Padilla (FS), 5:54 | NDSU 22, FS 3
174: Luke Weber (NDSU) dec. No. -/-/20/- Brandon Martino (FS), 10-3 | NDSU 25, FS 3
184: Hunter Cruz (FS) dec. Noah Cressell (NDSU), 5-2 | NDSU 25, FS 6
197: No. 33/-/-/- Cordell Eaton (NDSU) dec. Dominic Kincaid (FS), 4-2 | NDSU 28, FS 6
Hwt: No. 11/11/12/9 Josh Hokit (FS) dec. No. 21/22/-/27 Brandon Metz (NDSU), 4-2 | NDSU 28, FS 7*
*Fresno State lost two team points following the heavyweight match for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Fresno State (9-8, 4-2 B12) collected decisions from Greg Gaxiola at 149 pounds, Hunter Cruz at 184 pounds and Josh Hokit at heavyweight.
North Dakota State (7-3, 4-1 B12) earned wins in the other seven matches collecting a fall, forfeit, major decision along with four decisions.
How It Happened
With the dual starting at 125 pounds, the 'Dogs forfeited the match to give NDSU a 6-0 lead. Making his first appearance in a dual at 133 pounds this season, Lawrence Saenz got the call battling No. 10 Cam Sykora. The redshirt freshman was able to get a reversal after giving up an early takedown to even the match at 2-2, but Sykora built a 6-2 lead after the first period and extended it to 11-4 after two periods. A pair of takedowns in the final period were not enough for the Vacaville native as he dropped the match, 14-8.
Bumping up from his typical 133 pounds, Gary Joint wrestled at 141 pounds for the 'Dogs falling 10-0 to redshirt freshman Dylan Droegemueller to push the Bison's lead to 13-0.
The 'Dogs finally got on the board at 149 pounds as Gaxiola eeked out a hard-fought 3-1 win in sudden victory over Jaden Van Maanen. After two scoreless periods, the pair each earned one point apiece in the third to send it to overtime where the redshirt junior was able to take down Van Maanen for his 15th win of the season.
After three straight losses by the Bulldogs, including a tough 3-2 loss by redshirt sophomore Jacob Wright at 157 pounds to 16th-ranked Jared Franek, Cruz got the 'Dogs back on the winning track at 184 pounds with a 5-2 win over Noah Cressell. A takedown in the first period, an escape in the second and one final takedown in the third was enough offense for the Washington native's 20th overall win of the season.
The final win for the Bulldogs in the dual came at heavyweight as Hokit edged No. 27 Brandon Metz, 4-2. Hokit picked up three points in the second period on an escape & takedown and after a point for riding time collected his seventh win in a row.
Notables
- Fresno State falls to 0-2 all-time against North Dakota State.
- The 'Dogs drop to 4-2 in Big 12 duals and 1-1 on the road this season.
- It was only the Bulldogs' fourth dual meet loss in their last 13 outings.
- Cruz won his 20th match of the season as he is now 20-9 overall and 9-5 in duals.
- Hokit moves to 16-3 overall and 8-1 in duals.
- Attendance on Saturday at the Scheels Center was 534.
Fresno State stays on the road next week traveling to Big 12 foe South Dakota State (9-5, 5-2 B12) next Saturday.
Fresno State (7) at North Dakota State (28) Results
125: McGwire Midkiff (NDSU) won by forfeit | NDSU 6, FS 0
133: No. 11/11/13/10 Cam Sykora (NDSU) dec. Lawrence Saenz (FS), 14-8 | NDSU 9, FS 0
141: Dylan Droegemueller (NDSU) maj. dec. Gary Joint (FS), 10-0 | NDSU 13, FS 0
149: No. -/-/-/29 Greg Gaxiola (FS) dec. Jaden Van Maanen (NDSU), 3-1 SV1 | NDSU 13, FS 3
157: No. 30/19/-/16 Jared Franek (NDSU) dec. No. 18/-/17/14 Jacob Wright (FS), 3-2 | NDSU 16, FS 3
165: No. -/12/11/10 Andrew Fogarty (NDSU) won by fall over Ricky Padilla (FS), 5:54 | NDSU 22, FS 3
174: Luke Weber (NDSU) dec. No. -/-/20/- Brandon Martino (FS), 10-3 | NDSU 25, FS 3
184: Hunter Cruz (FS) dec. Noah Cressell (NDSU), 5-2 | NDSU 25, FS 6
197: No. 33/-/-/- Cordell Eaton (NDSU) dec. Dominic Kincaid (FS), 4-2 | NDSU 28, FS 6
Hwt: No. 11/11/12/9 Josh Hokit (FS) dec. No. 21/22/-/27 Brandon Metz (NDSU), 4-2 | NDSU 28, FS 7*
*Fresno State lost two team points following the heavyweight match for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Rankings by NCAA Coaches Panel Ranking/FloWrestling/InterMat/Trackwrestling
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter: @Fresno StateWRES
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