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Wrestling

Junior Brandon Kingsley pins an Iowa State opponent Renaldo Rodriguez-Spencer Friday night at Williams Arena. Kingsley made one of two pins for the teams 30-10 victory.

Gophers defeat Cyclones in last regular season dual

by Jack White
Published February 22, 2016
The team had two consecutive pins at 149 and 157 pounds at Williams Arena.
Minnesota wrestlers, left to right, Michael Kroells, Tommy Thorn and Brett Pfarr pose for a portrait together before their practice in the Bierman Field Athletic Building on Tuesday. The trio have a combined duals record of 43-8.

Strong wrestling trio leads Minnesota

by Jack White
Published February 18, 2016
Brett Pfarr, Tommy Thorn and Michael Kroells have a total duals record of 43-8.
Sophomore Nick Wanzek contends against Jacob Morrissey of Purdue in the 174-pound weight class matchup at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24.

Wanzek’s last-second takedown not enough in Minnesota defeat

by Jack White
Published February 15, 2016
The Gophers had two losses by major decision and one loss by technical fall.
Michael Kroells contends against Purdue wrestler Tyler Kral in the heavyweight weight class matchup at the Sports Pavilion on Jan. 24.

Kroells remains a constant on the mat for Minnesota

by Jack White
Published February 11, 2016
The heavyweight wrestler was named an All-American at the end of last year.\
Michael Kroells contends against Purdue wrestler Tyler Kral in the heavyweight weight class matchup at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24.

Minnesota earns pair of wins on the road

by Jack White
Published February 8, 2016
The Gophers won both meets by a total of three points over the weekend.
Steve Polakowski contends against Purdue wrestler Ben Thorton in the 125-pound weight class matchup at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24.

Young Minnesota team up and down

by Jack White
Published February 4, 2016
Eight first-year wrestlers have started a dual for the team this year.
Tommy Thorn

Iowa dominant in blowout victory over Minnesota

by Jack White
Published February 1, 2016
The Hawkeyes had two pins in the first two matches to win handily Saturday.
Ben Morgan contends against Purdue wrestler Luke Welch in the 133-pound weight class matchup at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday.

Morgan sees opportunity

by Jack White
Published January 28, 2016
The redshirt junior started for the first time at 133 pounds Sunday afternoon.
Ben Morgan pumps his fist for the crowd after pinning Perdue wrestler Luke Welch in the 133-pound weight class matchup at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday.

Morgan’s pin helps spark comeback win

by Jack White
Published January 25, 2016
The Gophers were down 15-3 to the Boilermakers but earned a 23-18 win.

Wanzek bulks up and finds success

by Jack White
Published January 21, 2016
The Inver Grove Heights native has moved up a weight class to 174 pounds.

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