SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The No. 11 Augustana wrestling team won six of 10 matches, including a pair of ranked wins, to knock off No. 12 Minnesota State 23-14 on Saturday afternoon inside the Elmen Center.

Starting at 174 pounds, Coy Gunderson provided early fireworks to set the tone.

With the score tied 1-1 in the late stages of the third period, Gunderson got behind No. 3-ranked Drake Hayward in the final 10 seconds for a takedown to secure a top-three victory and decision to give AU a 3-0 lead.

At 184 pounds, Owen Wasley had a scoreless tie into the third period.

He ended up victorious after an escape and takedown to build the lead up to 6-0 AU.

In just 2:09 at 197 pounds, Max Ramberg buried Grant Cook for a pin to double the lead at 12-0 through three bouts.

Jaret Pe

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