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Jan. 22, 2010

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team opened Western Wrestling Conference action Friday evening with a 35-3 win over Northern Colorado.

The Panthers won nine of the 10 matches in the dual. The Panthers dominated the Bears on the mat, registering 27 takedowns to the Bears five.

“We had two really great performances at 125 pounds and 157 pounds,” UNI head coach Brad Penrith said. “We’re definitely making progress and being more aggressive. Overall it was a very positive performance by our guys.”

Young started the dual with a 3-1 win over Tony Mustari at 125 pounds. Ryan Jauch followed with a 14-8 decision over Casey Cruz.

Trent Washington returned from injury to secure a 5-4 win over Justin Gonzales in the 149 pound slot.

Tyson Reiner notched a 5-3 victory over Justin Gaethje at 157 pounds followed by a pin by Nick Pickerell at 165 pounds.

Jarion Beets claimed a 12-6 decision over Brandon Kammerzell at 174 pounds while Scott Hazen earned a 12-3 major decision over Eric Brennan.

The Bears forfeited at 197 pounds and Christian Brantley wrapped up the dual with a 16-6 major decision over Justin Tuell.

UNI (5-8, 1-0 WWC) continues WWC action tomorrow evening, hosting South Dakota State. Action from the West Gym is slated to begin at 7 p.m.

UNI 35, Northern Colorado 3

125 Terrance Young (UNI) dec.  Tony Mustari (UNC), 3-1

133 Ryan Jauch (UNI) dec. Casey Cruz (UNC), 14-8

141 No. 20 Kenny Hashimoto (UNC) dec. Charlie Ettelson (UNI), 9-4

149 Trent Washington (UNI) dec. Justin Gonzales (UNC), 5-4

157 Tyson Reiner (UNI) dec. Justin Gaethje (UNC), 5-3

165 Nick Pickerell (UNI) pinned Kevin O’Brien (UNC), 1:13

174 Jarion Beets (UNI) dec.  Brandon Kammerzell, 12-6

184  Scott Hazen (UNI) maj. dec. Eric Brennan (UNC), 12-3

197 Dustin Bauman wins by forfeit

285 Christian Brantley (UNI) maj. dec. Justin Tuell (UNC), 16-6