Cedar Rapids, IA (NSUWolves.com) [Day 1] – Two Northern State University Wolves grabbed All-American honors on Friday, advancing to the placing rounds of the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Wyatt Turnquist and Cole Huss will continue their NCAA quest after both going 2-1 on the opening day of competition.
DAY 1 STORYLINES
- Devin Bahr opened his day with a hard fought loss to 6-seed Nathan Smith of Pitt-Johnstown in a 4-3 decision and moved on to a pigtail wrestle-back against familiar foe Eric Faught of Upper Iowa
- Bahr tallied a 5-3 sudden victory, however fell to 3-seed Gabe Johnson of Central Oklahoma in a 6-3 decision to conclude his championships appearance
- Both Wyatt Turnquist and Cole Huss opened their days with wins; Turnquist handily defeating Dallas Wilson of Mount Olive in a 21-2 technical fall (3:56) and Huss with a sudden victory win by fall over Bryce Walker of UNC Pembroke (7:56)
- Turnquist faced off against 2-seed and 2022 157-pound National Champion Josiah Rider of Adams State in the quarterfinals, falling in an 8-3 decision
- Huss entered his second sudden victory round of the day in the quarterfinals, dropping a 3-1 match to 4-seed Dominic Murphy of St. Cloud State
- The returning NCAA qualifiers each entered the blood round, looking to survive, advancing, and secure the All-American nod
- Turnquist took control of his match early, defeating Jacob Simpson of West Liberty in a 9-0 major decision
- Huss ran away with the match late in the third period, notching an 8-2 decision victory over Anthony Yacovetti of Lander
- Northern enters day two with 14.0 team points, sitting in 20th overall
DAY 1 RESULTS
149 – Wyatt Turnquist (22-4) placed 8th and scored 7.0 team points.
Champ. Rd 1 – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 won by tech fall over Dallas Wilson (Mount Olive) 27-6 (TF 21-2 (3:56))
Q-Final- #2 Josiah Rider (Adams State) 25-3 won by decision over #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Rd 2 – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 won by major decision over Jacob Simpson (West Liberty) 25-9 (MD 9-0)
157 – Devin Bahr (8-6) place is unknown and scored 0.5 team points.
Champ. Rd 1 – #6 Nathan Smith (Pitt-Johnstown) 22-4 won by decision over Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 (Dec 4-3)
Prelim Wrestle-back – Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 won in sudden victory – 1 over Eric Faught (UIU) 23-8 (SV-1 5-3)
Cons. Rd 1 – #3 Gabe Johnson (Central Oklahoma) 32-6 won by decision over Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 (Dec 6-3)
197 – Cole Huss (15-5) placed 8th and scored 6.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 won by fall over Bryce Walker (UNC Pembroke) 12-5 (Fall 7:26)
Q-Final – #4 Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud) 28-3 won in sudden victory – 1 over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 (SV-1 3-1)
Cons. Round 2 – #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 won by decision over Anthony Yacovetti (Lander) 27-6 (Dec 8-2)
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Cedar Rapids, IA (NSUWolves.com) [Day 2] – The Northern State University wrestling team was led by Wyatt Turnquist on Saturday from the NCAA National Championships, securing his highest possible finish on day two. The 149-pounder went 3-0 on the day, taking third. Huss was unable to complete his championships run following his Friday All-American finish, medically forfeiting his matches to an eighth-place finish.
DAY 1 STORYLINES
- Turnquist tallied 15.0 team points for the Wolves, leaving Northern tied for 20th heading into tonight’s championship session
- The Winner native opened his day with a comeback decision victory over No. 3 Nick Young of Gannon (8-6)
- Following a short break, Turnquist was back in action against top-seeded Jacob Ealy of Pitt-Johnstown in the consolation semifinals
- He took control of the match in the third, scoring four points en route to an 8-4 decision win
- The third place match slated Turnquist against No. 6 Jalen Spuhler of Wisconsin Parkside for the fourth time this season
- Turnquist tallied a dual win over Spuhler on the road, however fell in both open and Super Region V action
- Spuhler scored first in the bout, however the two were knotted up at 4-all heading into the second
- Turnquist chose bottom and got to work, scoring three points on an escape and takedown, closing out the period with a 7-4 lead
- It was all Turnquist in the third, as the Wolves junior added another takedown and riding time point to secure the 5-point victory
- Huss and Turnquist are the 46th and 47th Northern State wrestling All-Americans in program history
FULL RESULTS
149 – Wyatt Turnquist (25-4) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 won by tech fall over Dallas Wilson (Mount Olive) 27-6 (TF 21-2 (3:56))
Quarterfinal – #2 Josiah Rider (Adams State) 25-3 won by decision over #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Round 2 – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 22-4 won by major decision over Jacob Simpson (West Liberty) 25-9 (MD 9-0)
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Cons. Round 3 – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 25-4 won by decision over #3 Nick Young (Gannon) 29-7 (Dec 8-6)
Cons. Semi – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 25-4 won by decision over #1 Jacob Ealy (Pitt-Johnstown) 30-2 (Dec 8-4)
3rd Place Match – #7 Wyatt Turnquist (NSU) 25-4 won by decision over #6 Jalen Spuhler (Wis.-Parkside) 31-9 (Dec 10-5)
157 – Devin Bahr (8-6) place is unknown and scored 0.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – #6 Nathan Smith (Pitt-Johnstown) 22-4 won by decision over Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 (Dec 4-3)
Prelim Wrestle-back – Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 won in sudden victory – 1 over Eric Faught (Upper Iowa) 23-8 (SV-1 5-3)
Cons. Round 1 – #3 Gabe Johnson (Central Oklahoma) 32-6 won by decision over Devin Bahr (NSU) 8-6 (Dec 6-3)
197 – Cole Huss (15-7) placed 8th and scored 6.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 won by fall over Bryce Walker (UNC Pembroke) 12-5 (Fall 7:26)
Quarterfinal – #4 Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud) 28-3 won in sudden victory – 1 over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 (SV-1 3-1)
Cons. Round 2 – #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-5 won by decision over Anthony Yacovetti (Lander) 27-6 (Dec 8-2)
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Cons. Round 3 – Matt Kaylor (Mary) 28-12 won by medical forfeit over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-7 (M. For.)
7th Place Match – Kash Anderson (Colorado Mesa) 22-11 won by medical forfeit over #5 Cole Huss (NSU) 15-7 (M. For.)