BISMARCK, ND – The #11 University of Mary wrestling begins the new year by welcoming RV Minnesota State University, Mankato, to the McDowell Activity Center on Sunday, January 5, at 5 pm.

FOLLOW LIVE
Fans can watch live or follow live stats at www.GoUmary.com/coverage

TICKETS FAQ

• Fans who purchase tickets online receive a discount over tickets purchased at the gate. Single-game wrestling tickets are $10 plus fees when fans buy online at www.UMaryTickets.com or via the Hometown Fan app. Tickets for seniors (ages 65 and older) and youth (ages 13-18) are $5 plus fees.
• Single-game wrestling tickets purchased at the gate are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth.
• Children under the age of 13 are free when accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied children's ticket prices are $5.
• Tickets purchased at the gate are CASH-ONLY transactions. Debit and credit card purchases are online only at www.umarytickets.com or via the HomeTown Fan App.
• UMary students, faculty and staff with their MCard are admitted FREE.

AFTER THE ACTION
Marauders fans should make plans to stop Buffalo Wild Wings following all home wrestling contests. With two convenient Bismarck locations and great food and drink specials, it's easy to see why Buffalo Wild Winds is the preferred post-game hangout of Marauders Wrestling! 

THE RECORDS
UMary is 1-1 (1-1 NSIC) in duals to open the 24-25 season. MSU record in duals is 4-1 this season with a 1-0 record in the Northern Sun.

PROJECTED UMARY LINEUP                                                             
125 pounds (sponsored by Edward Jones) – Mason Gutenberger                                            
133 pounds (sponsored by Climax Concrete) - #3 Reece Barnhardt                                             
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) – Joe Mushinsky or Leo Mushinsky                                                   
184 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) – Dante Roggio                                                        
197 pounds (sponsored by Brad Bonnet Contracting) – #12 Matthew Kaylor                                               
285 pounds (sponsored by ABC Boat Docks) – #4 Luke Tweeton or Jose Reyes                                                    

PROJECTED MSU LINEUP  
125 pounds – Jacob Fitzpatrick
133 pounds - Chase Beckett
141 pounds – Brayden Sonnentag or Colton Hush or Lucas Ryan
149 pounds – #13 Walker Bents or Isaiah Mlsna
157 pounds – #12 Caleb Meunier or Paolo Salminen
165 pounds – #14 Kole Marko
174 pounds – #13 Drake Hayward
184 pounds – Evan Farley or Grant Cook
197 pounds – Jesus Gonzalez
285 pounds – Tanner Gaffey or Callen Smithpeter

LAST TIME OUT
The Marauders fell to #3 Parkside 26-10 in their last dual. Mason Gutenberger (125 pounds) pinned #4 Shane Corrigan after 2:06 of action to open the contest. Reece Barnhardt (133 pounds) followed up by defeating 8 Matthew Chi by a 15-3 major decision.

NATIONAL RANKINGS – TEAM
The Marauders are ranked 11^th in the most recent National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division II Men's Coaches Poll released on December 23.

NATIONAL RANKINGS – INDIVIDUAL
The Marauders have three wrestlers listed in the most recent NWCA national rankings:

#2- Reece Barnhardt (133 pounds)

#4 Luke Tweeton (285 pounds)

#8 Sean Solis (141 pounds)

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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