BISMARCK, ND – The #18 University of Mary wrestling team returns home to host Bismarck State College in an exhibition dual on Sunday, November 17, at 2 pm.
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Fans can watch live at GoUmary.com/coverage
COPPER DOG SPONSORS DUAL
Copper Dog Café will sponsor the Marauders Dual against BSC on Sunday, November 17.
PROJECTED UMARY LINEUP
125 pounds (sponsored by Edward Jones) –
Isaac Stewart
133 pounds (sponsored by Climax Concrete) - #2
Reece Barnhardt or
Chase Milligan
141 pounds (sponsored by Bullinger Tree Service) -
Gabe Mortensen
149 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) –
Trae Thilmony
157 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) –
Lane Ewing
165 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) –
Kaden Renner
174 pounds (sponsored by
Max Bruss and Fox Harbor Pub and Grill) –
Leo Mushinsky
184 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) –
Dante Roggio
197 pounds (sponsored by Brad Bonnet Contracting) –
Marco Reyes
285 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) -
Jose Reyes or
Aidyn Mitchell
LAST TIME OUT
Lane Ewing took down the 157-pound weight class at the DWU Open. Ewing went 5-0 at the open, winning one match by tech fall and two by major decision. The Douglas, WY, native earned NSIC Wrestler of the Week honors for his performance.
OPPO RESEARCH – BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE
BSC returns to wrestling after a 26-year hiatus. The Mystics are led by head coach Jeff Schumacher. Schumacher is a five-time finalist for National High School Wrestling Coach and a member of the North Dakota State Coaches Hall of Fame.
NATIONAL RANKINGS – TEAM
The Marauders are ranked 18th in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division II Men's Coaches Poll released October 18.
NATIONAL RANKINGS – INDIVIDUAL
The Marauders have two wrestlers listed in the most recent NWCA national rankings:
#2-
Reece Barnhardt (133)
#5
Luke Tweeton (285)
REECE BARNHARDT NAMED WRESTLER TO WATCH
Three-time NCAA All-American
Reece Barnhardt was named the University of Mary Wrestler to Watch by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Barnhardt took fourth at 133 pounds at the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Last season, the senior earned 2023-24 NSIC wrestling First-Team All-Conference honors after winning the NCAA Super Regional V.
MARAUDERS PROJECTED TO FINISH 4
TH IN THE NSIC
Coming off a season that saw two wrestlers earn NCAA All-American honors, the Marauders are projected to finish 4
th in the NSIC.
"This year's team is comprised of some seasoned veterans along with some talented newcomers. They are a fun group of young men that everyone enjoys being around. They are all team-first guys who care about one another and are willing to make investments in themselves to collectively help the program pursue excellence on and off the mat. It's going to be a fun year," head coach
Adam Aho said.
YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The Marauders roster boasts three All-Americans: 133 Reece Barnhardt (2022, 2023, 2024), 197 Matthew Kaylor (2023), 285 Luke Tweeton (2024)
- Four Marauders are national qualifiers: 133 Reece Barnhardt (2022, 2023), 157 Leo Mushinsky (2022), 197 Matthew Kaylor (2021, 2023) and 285 Luke Tweton (2023)
- Three returning All-NSIC performers: Reece Barnhardt (2023, 2024), Wyatt Lidberg (2023), Luke Tweton (2023, 2024)
- Head Coach Adam Aho is in his 12th season leading the UMary wrestling program
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