By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
KEARNEY, Neb. – The 17th-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team fell to third-ranked Nebraska-Kearney on Friday (Feb. 3). The Tigers fought hard in every match, with five of the eight FHSU losses coming by way of decision. FHSU moves to 2-12 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA while UNK improves to 10-6 overall and 2-0 in the conference.
UNK jumped out to an early lead with a fall at 125 pounds and a decision at 133. Jacob Mitchell claimed the first win for the Tigers at 141 pounds, outscoring his opponent 9-1 in the final period to claim a 14-7 decision. The Manhattan, Kan. native finished the bout just five seconds short of a ride-time point and thus a major decision.
The Lopers regained control after the Mitchell win, taking the next five matches including one fall. Third-ranked Austin Eldredge managed a 5-4 decision over fourth-ranked Cade Lindsey at 174 pounds. The match was tied at the end of the third period, but Eldredge was able to claim a point via riding time to win the match.
The second Tiger victory occurred at 197 pounds where fourth-ranked Tereus Henry secured an 8-1 decision. Nebraska-Kearney wrapped up the match with a second period fall in the heavyweight bout.
The Tigers will wrap up their MIAA schedule in Hays next weekend as they host Central Missouri on Sunday, February 12 beginning at 2 p.m.#3 Nebraska Kearney 33, #17 Fort Hays State 6
125 lbs. – Bishop Murray (UNK) wins by fall over Kevin Honas (FHSU), 2:35
133 lbs. – Hector Serratos (UNK) wins by decision over Corbin White (FHSU), 6-0
141 lbs. – Jacob Mitchell (FHSU) wins by decision over Jordan Kelber (UNK), 14-7
149 lbs. – John Burger (UNK) wins by decision over Drew Burgoon (FHSU), 7-0
157 lbs. – Teontae Wilson (UNK) wins by decision over Clint Herrick (FHSU), 4-1
165 lbs. – Briar Reisz (UNK) wins by decision over Juan Urbina (FHSU), 13-6
174 lbs. – #3 Austin Eldredge (UNK) wins by decision over #4 Cade Lindsey (FHSU), 5-4
184 lbs. – #1 Billy Higgins (UNK) wins by fall over Bryce Westmoreland (FHSU), 5:29
197 lbs. – #4 Terus Henry (FHSU) wins by decision over Jackson Kinsella (UNK), 8-1
285 lbs. – #1 Lee Herrington (UNK) wins by fall over Tony Caldwell, 3:55