North Dakota State Wrestling Faces Uphill Battle at No. 15 Northern Iowa
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North Dakota State wrestling embarks on its Big 12 campaign this weekend with a challenging road matchup against No. 15 Northern Iowa on Sunday, November 23, at 1 p.m. CT in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Bison will look to overcome a historically lopsided series record against the Panthers at the McLeod Center.
Series History Favors Northern Iowa
The upcoming dual marks the 29th meeting between North Dakota State and Northern Iowa, and the fifth since both programs joined the Big 12 Conference. Historically, the series has heavily favored the Panthers, who hold a commanding 24-3-1 overall record against the Bison. Northern Iowa has won all four Big 12 encounters, dating back to November 19, 2017. NDSU’s last victory in the series came on Febuary 13, 2016, a 22-15 win on their home turf in Fargo. The Bison have struggled in Cedar Falls, posting a 1-11-1 record, with their only win occurring on January 29, 2000.
Bison Lineup overview
The full NDSU lineup:
- 125 | #33 Ezekiel Witt
- 133 | #30 tristan Daugherty or Lawson Or
- 141 | Michael Olson
- 149 | max Petersen
- 157 | #9 Gavin drexler or Gabriel Gallardo
- 165 | Boeden Greenley or Tyler Secoy
- 174 | Max Magayna
- 184 | #12 aidan Brenot or Andrew McMonagle
- 197 | Devin Wasley or Bradley Whiright
- 285 | Shilo Jones
Northern Iowa Presents a Formidable Challenge
The Panthers enter the dual ranked no. 15 nationally and feature a strong lineup of their own.#14 Trever Anderson and #16 Julian Farber are expected to lead the charge for Northern Iowa at 125 and 133 pounds,respectively. #12 Ryder Downey at 165 pounds and #14 Wyatt Voelker at 285 pounds also pose important threats.
The Northern Iowa projected lineup includes:
- 125 | #14 Trever Anderson or bowen Downey
- 133 | #16 Julian Farber
- 141 | #16 Cory Land
- 149 | #16 Caleb Rathjen
- 157 | RJ Weston or Get Rahnavardi
- 165 | #12 Ryder Downey or Jack Thomsen
- 174 | #10 Small
- 184 | #28 CJ Walrath
- 197 | Kalob Runyon
- 285 | #14 Wyatt Voelker or Adam Ahrendsen
Recent Successes Fuel Bison Momentum
Despite the challenging schedule, North Dakota State enters the dual with positive momentum. The team recently secured a dominant 46-0 shutout victory over Concordia-Moorhead, marking their first team shutout in over a decade. This victory, the sixth in program history against the Cobbers, showcased the Bison’s potential for defensive dominance. Additionally, NDSU wrestlers Devin Wasley, Ezekiel Witt, and Drew Blackburn-Forst each claimed individual titles at the Daktronics Invitational, demonstrating the team’s individual talent.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the action live on Sunday through FloWrestling, with live results available on TrackWrestling.Links to both broadcasts will be posted on GoBison.com.
Following the match against Northern Iowa, North Dakota State will enjoy a two-week break for the Thanksgiving holiday before resuming competition on December 7 with a road dual against Minnesota at 1 p.m. CT in Minneapolis.
