SOMERS, Wis.- The UW-Stevens Point wrestling team held leads early against UW-Parkside, but a late push by the Rangers gave the nation's No. 7 ranked team in Division II a 23-12 victory over the nation's 20th-ranked Division III team Wednesday evening at DeSimone Gym.
Jordan Schulte (Mosinee) gave the Pointers a 3-0 advantage winning his opening bout at 165 pounds and
Ben Engelland (Neenah) added to that lead at 184, pushing his record to 20-0 overall and giving the Pointers a 6-4 edge.
Bret Oswald (Antigo) again re-took the lead for the Pointers with a 3-1 victory at 285 pounds, making the score 9-7 Pointers.
From there, the Rangers rattled off four straight victories from 125-149, one by pin and another by major decision, to give the Rangers the 23-9 advantage.
Andrew Dilworth (Greendale) closed out the match with his 15th win of the season at 157 pounds, a 7-0 decision that made the final score 23-12.
UW-Stevens Point (7-8, 2-1 WIAC) returns to the mat on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Border Brawl, hosted by UW-Whitewater.
165 pounds
Jordan Schulte (Mosinee, WI/Mosinee) (UWSP) def. Matt Gille (UWP) 3-2
174 pounds
Luke Rynish (UWP) def.
Ryan Conat (UWSP) 16-6
184 pounds
Ben Engelland (Neenah/Neenah) (UWSP) def. Lucas Haag (UWP) 4-0
197 pounds
Jon Treml (UWP) def.
Brandon Jochem (Hustisford/Hustisford) (UWSP) 5-4
285 pounds
Bret Oswald (Antigo/Antigo) (UWSP) def. James Malechek (UWP) 3-1
125 pounds
Cody Zimmerman (UWP) def.
Jordan Poirier (UWSP) pin (2:36)
133 pounds
Brandon Kircher (UWP) def.
Jordan Kust (Clintonville, WI/Shawano) (UWSP) 3-1
141 pounds
Mike Migawa (UWP) def.
Shane Sweeney (UWSP) 15-6
149 pounds
Craig Becker (UWP) def.
Kris Magruder (Racine/Case) (UWSP) 5-0
157 pounds
Andrew Dilworth (Greendale/Greendale) (UWSP) def. Dillon Bera (UWP) 5-0
Referee: Steve Skarda
Attendance: 411
Match start: 7:05 p.m.
Updated dual records: UW-Parkside (5-2), UW-Stevens Point (7-8)
Notes: UW-Parkside is ranked No. 7 in NCAA Division II, UW-Stevens Point ranked No. 20 in NCAA Division III
Tonight's dual began at the 165-pound weight class.