The North Central College men's wrestling team advanced to day two of the NWCA National Duals, ending the first day with a 2-1 record. They defeated #10 Coe College 25-15 and #9 Central College 23-17, after losing to #2 Augsburg University 32-12. Key performances included chip Guzman's major decision victory against Coe and vital wins by AJ Frescura and Jake Luce against Central. The Cardinals will face UW-La Crosse to kick off day two at the UNI-Dome.

By the Numbers
  • North Central achieved victories over Coe College (25-15) and Central College (23-17).
  • Chip Guzman recorded a 17-8 major decision against Coe, and won by a technical fall 16-0 against Augsburg.
  • A total of seven wrestlers lost their matches against Augsburg, contributing to a 32-12 defeat.
What's Next

North Central will compete against UW-La Crosse as they aim to continue their momentum into day two of the National Duals. This matchup is critical as they seek to advance further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The team's resilience is evident, having bounced back after a tough loss to secure their spot for day two. Continued strong performances and strategic wins are essential for the Cardinals to make a deeper run in the tournament.