Minot, N.D. --- #13 Minnesota State opened the 2020-21 season with a dominating 31-12 road victory at Minot State Thursday.

The Mavericks won seven of ten matches in securing the road Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference victory.

Senior Trenton McManus got the ball rolling with a 2-1 win over Oscar Nellis to get the Mavericks out to a 3-0 lead.  Junior Brock Luthens downed Kelby Armstrong 6-4 at 133 and junior Kolbe O'Brien pinned Lincoln Stormer at 141.  Senior All-American Kyle Rathman upped his career record to 78-19 when he pinned Shadi Mitwalli at 149.  Junior Cooper Siebrecht dropped an 3-1 overtime decision to Nathan Baca in his match at 157.  Sophomore Mike Smith pinned Austin Frantzich and junior Trevor Turriff beat Noah Gallardo 12-1.  Following a Keegan Berry (Minot State) win over junior Dylan Butts at 184, senior Matt  Blome picked up a 7-0 decision over  Dustin Swisher at 197.  Minot State's Jordan Will closed out the dual with a 3-1 victory over junior David Griffit.

Next action for the Mavericks (1-0, 1-0 NSIC) is next Thursday when Augustana visits Taylor center.