BISMARCK, ND – The #5 ranked University of Mary wrestling team (1-0, 1-0 Northern Sun) is to take on their in-state rivals #25 Minot State University (3-1, 1-1 NSIC) in a non-conference road dual on Saturday, December 9, at 6:30 pm in Minot, ND.
Wrestling Lineup for UMary Wrestling Lineup for MSU
Jaden Verhagen (125) Logan Fisher (125)
#5
Reece Barnhardt (133) Wayne Joint (133)
Kaden DeCoteau (141) Ethan Wosner (141)
Kaden Renner (149) Kasius Graham (149)
Leo Mushinsky (157) Kelby Armstrong or Ryan Hrcka (157)
#5 Brayden Huber (165) Brendan Barnes or Brody Mohr (165)
#2
Max Bruss (174) Daniel Bendiks (174)
#10
Wyatt Lidberg (184) Cayden White (184)
#5
Matthew Kaylor (197) Cannon Potts (197)
#10
Luke Tweeton (285) Jake Swirple (285)
TRIPLEHEADER RIVALRY SATURDAY
The Marauders cap off a day of Highway 83 rivalry matchups against Minot State University on Saturday, December 9, with three contests between UMary and Minot State. Men's basketball opens the tripleheader at 1:30 pm at the Minot State Dome in Minot, ND. The women's basketball game follows with a 3:30 pm meeting between the is the Marauders and the Beavers. UMary wrestling completes the day with a 6:30 pm match against the Beavers. 5
th ranked Marauders wrestling team takes on the Beavers at 6:30 pm.
FOLLOW LIVE
Free video streaming of Marauders home and all Northern Sun games is available at
https://nsicnetwork.com/goumary and at
www.GoUMary.com/coverage
Follow Live Stats at:
https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/seasons/LoadBalance.jsp?seasonId=170449138&pageName=DualMatches.jsp&dualId=7429273132
MATCHUP HISTORY
UMary has been dominant over MSU in recent matchups, winning seven in a row. The Marauders have a 17-5 overall record against the Beavers since the 2010-11 season. Last season, UMary won both matches. After opening with a 25-6 non-conference win, UMary claimed the Battle for the Barrel 41-4 over MSU.
Max Bruss and
Wyatt Lidberg won their matchups via pinfall to help lead the Marauders to a blowout win… The Marauders have won all six Battles of the Barrel meetings (usually the Northern Sun match).
LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders showcased why they are a top-5 team in the country as they took down Southwest Minnesota State University 42-3 on Friday, December 1. Three Marauders (
Leo Mushinsky,
Chase Milligan and
Kaden Renner) pinned their opponents.
Braydon Huber and
Jaden Verhagen won their matchups via technical fall.
Max Bruss and
Kaden DeCoteau took down their opponents via major decisions.
UMary then took part in the Dragon Open on Sunday, December 3. Eight Marauders placed at the Dragon Open, including
Braydon Huber and
Reece Barnhardt who finished runner-up at the event.
OPPO RESEARCH
The Beavers have opened their season 3-1 overall and 1-1 in conference action. MSU has one wrestler ranked by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Jake Swirple is ranked third in the country at 285 pounds.
HOMETOWN MARAUDERS
The Marauders will have four Bismarck natives competing in their starting lineup, representing every Bismarck school that has a wrestling program.
Reece Barnhardt (St. Mary's Central High School), Kaden Decoteau (Century High School),
Kaden Renner (Bismarck High School) and
Matthew Kaylor (Legacy High School) all look to represent the local community.
YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The Marauders were picked to finish 4th in the 2023-24 NSIC preseason coaches' poll
- UMary is #9 in the preseason 2023-24 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division II Coaches Poll
- The Marauders roster boasts four All-Americans: 133 Reece Barnhardt (2022, 2023), 165 Braydon Huber (2020, 2021), 174 Max Bruss (2023), 197 Matthew Kaylor (2023)
- 6 Marauders are national qualifiers: 133 Reece Barnhardt (2022, 2023), 157 Leo Mushinsky (2022), 165 Braydon Huber (2020, 2021, 2022), 174 Max Bruss (2021, 2023), 197 Matthew Kaylor (2021, 2023) and 285 Luke Tweton (2023)
- 4 returning 2023 All-NSIC performers: Reece Barnhardt (1st team), Max Bruss (1st team), Wayatt Lidberg (2nd team), Luke Tweton (2nd team)
- Head Coach Adam Aho is in his 13th season leading the UMary wrestling program
- UMary placed 13th at the 2023 NCAA championships, qualified four for the NCAA national tournament and finished 3rd in the Northern Sun, all program bests.
NATIONAL RANKINGS
Five Marauders are ranked in the NWCA Preseason Individual Rankings:
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