Fayette, Iowa -- Minnesota State opened the conference dual portion of their schedule with a 24-12 loss at the hands of Upper Iowa.  MSU won four matches, but two Peacock pins proved to be too much.

After opening the dual with consecutive losses, including a pin at 133-lb, MSU answered back with back-to-back wins at 141-lb and 149-lb.  Junior 141-lb Robby Fisher defeated Duane Richardson by decision 6-1.  Junior 149-lb Jesse Westphal defeated Jordan Rinken in a highly competitive 4-1 decision.

Following senior 157-lb Tel Todd's first dual defeat of the season, freshman Cody Quinn answered with a 5-1 decision win over Blake Sorenson. 

Upper Iowa won the next three matches, including their second fall of the night.  Sophomore HWT Nate Haynes defeated Luke Stika 3-2 to close out the night.

MSU will host No. 4 Augustana Saturday, January 28 at 7 p.m.

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