SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The No. 12 Augustana wrestling team won eight consecutive bouts to knock off Northern State 26-6 on Thursday afternoon at Wachs Arena. The Vikings move to 1-2 on the season in duals while the Wolves fall to 0-1.

After a pair of decisions set the Vikings back early, Luke Koenen earned the first of three ranked victories for AU.

With the score tied 1-1 in the second period, Koenen recorded a takedown and allowed an escape to take a 3-2 lead into the third.

He took control early, recording a reversal before a takedown iced the win and got the Vikings on the board.

Nolan Ambrose kept it rolling at 149 pounds, knocking off the No. 10 ranked wrestler in his class.

After falling behind 3-1 after a period, Ambrose collected an escape and two takedowns to

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