2008 Woodie Awards
Wrestling team loses to ranked Nebraska, wins next three
Staff Report
Issue date: 1/14/08 Section: Sports
The University of Northern Colorado wrestling team grappled a 3-1 record during winter break with impressive wins over big name programs.
The Bears started off on Jan. 2 hosting No. 11 ranked Nebraska, who dominated the match by beating UNC 38-6. The Bears scored their only six points due to a Nebraska forfeit at 133-pounds. The loss would be UNC's only loss during break.
The Bears' Western Wrestling Conference home opener on Jan. 5 against South Dakota State turned into UNC's first dual victory of the season as they won 29-10.
The highlight of the match was when UNC senior heavyweight Reece Hopkin, ranked 19th in the nation, earned the only pin in just under a minuteagainst SDSU's Brady Punt.
Next, the Bears traveled into the Pacific Northwest to face two Pac-10 wrestling teams, Portland State and Oregon.
Wednesday, Portland State was no problem for UNC, as the Bears controlled the match for a 41-6 win. UNC won six of eight bouts along with two forfeits by Portland State at 125 pounds and 133 pounds.
The Bears squeaked by with an 18-16 win against Oregon, improving their record to 3-4 on the season. The Bears also participated in the Oregon Classic on Saturday and will continue their season as they face WWC foe Northern Iowa on Saturday.
The Bears started off on Jan. 2 hosting No. 11 ranked Nebraska, who dominated the match by beating UNC 38-6. The Bears scored their only six points due to a Nebraska forfeit at 133-pounds. The loss would be UNC's only loss during break.
The Bears' Western Wrestling Conference home opener on Jan. 5 against South Dakota State turned into UNC's first dual victory of the season as they won 29-10.
The highlight of the match was when UNC senior heavyweight Reece Hopkin, ranked 19th in the nation, earned the only pin in just under a minuteagainst SDSU's Brady Punt.
Next, the Bears traveled into the Pacific Northwest to face two Pac-10 wrestling teams, Portland State and Oregon.
Wednesday, Portland State was no problem for UNC, as the Bears controlled the match for a 41-6 win. UNC won six of eight bouts along with two forfeits by Portland State at 125 pounds and 133 pounds.
The Bears squeaked by with an 18-16 win against Oregon, improving their record to 3-4 on the season. The Bears also participated in the Oregon Classic on Saturday and will continue their season as they face WWC foe Northern Iowa on Saturday.
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