MANKATO, Minn- Minnesota State (7-3, 4-0 NSIC) is set to take the mat against Southwest Minnesota State University at Taylor Center, Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. before traveling to face St. Cloud State at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4.

The Mavericks are currently riding a four dual win streak, and are undefeated wrestling at Taylor Center this season posting a 4-0 record. Heading into this week's match-ups the Mavericks hold the top spot in the NSIC with a 4-0 record in conference duals. Thursday's match against the Mustangs will conclude a three match home stand that saw the Mavericks pick up victories over the University of Mary, 33-7, and a 25-13 victory over Upper Iowa in their last match. The Mavericks hold the advantage over both of their upcoming opponents in all-time meetings with a 26-9 record against the Mustangs and a 22-21-2 record against the Huskies.

Andrew McFall (R-Fr., 125 lbs.), Tanner Mills (Jr., 141 lbs.), and Corey Abernathy (Jr., 184 lbs.) enter the week ranked regionally for the Mavericks while Adam Cooling (Sr., 174 lbs.) is ranked #3 in the nation boasting a 25-1 record.  

The Mavericks first opponent of the week, Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs currently hold a season record of 6-11 and are 2-3 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Mustangs most recently picked up two consecutive conference wins over University of Mary and Minot State by scores of 20-16 and 22-16 respectively. The Mustangs have two wrestlers ranked in the region in Sophomore Cortez Arredondo 6th at 149 lbs. and Sophomore Kegen Fingalsen 8th at 165 lbs.

On Saturday the Mavericks will travel to compete against the St. Cloud State Huskies. St. Cloud State is currently ranked #1 in the Division II National Rankings and has compiled a 12-1 record this season including a 3-0 record in conference. Their only loss this season came against the University of Indianapolis by a score of 22-17. Prior to facing the Mavericks Saturday, the Huskies will have another conference dual in St. Cloud Friday evening against Minot State. St. Cloud State has nationally ranked wrestlers in nine out of ten weight classes including #1 Austin Goergen at 285 lbs.

After the weekend the Mavericks will return to Taylor Center for a final home dual against Northern State University February 9 at 7:00 p.m.

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