Facing a number of nationally-ranked North Dakota State University wrestlers this weekend, the Panthers fell, 22-15, in their 13th match of the season. After pulling a few of their top athletes, UNI was still able to claim four individual victories in the 133, 165, 197 and 285 weight classes.

One of these victories was a pin, coming from redshirt-freshman, Josh Alber, at 133lbs. Taking on NDSU’s Nico Colunga, Alber made his claim by opening up the bout with a takedown.

Allowing Colunga an escape, Alber came right back to earn a fall in the first period at 2:05. The victory pushed UNI up, 6-5, going into the fourth match of the night.

Panther Taylor Berger halted NDSU’s three-weight win streak by defeating Grant Nehring at 165lbs. Taking down Nehring twice in the first period gave Berger a 4-2 advantage going into the second.

Earning an escape in the second period, Berger remained in control throughout the third and was awarded a point for riding time. The match finished in a 6-3 decision.

UNI’s third victory of the night came in overtime as Cody Krumwiede took on NDSU’s Logan Paxton. Fighting from the 197lbs. bout, Krumwiede evened out the scoreboard, 1-1, with an escape in the third period.

Coming alive in the fourth period, a final takedown against Paxton earned Krumwiede a 3-1 victory, pushing up UNI, 12-22, going into the final weight class.

The Panthers’ ranked No. 15 Blaize Cabell did not disappoint as he earned a 7-4 decision over his opponent, Ben Tynan. Securing three takedowns over NDSU, Cabell only allowed Tynan four escape points, taking his 17th individual victory of the season for UNI.

Facing the University of Buffalo for their last regular season match, the Panthers will travel to Buffalo, NY this Friday, Feb. 19. Just around the corner, the MAC Championships are set to be held in Ypsilanti, MI on March 6-7. The NCAA Tournament is coming nearly two weeks after, from March 17-19.