Friday, February 16
Fargo, N.D.
7 p.m.
North Dakota State
vs
Missouri
Photo by: Zachary Lucy
Wrestling Wraps Home Schedule With #7 Missouri
2/15/2024 12:26:00 PM | Wrestling
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State wrestling wraps up the home schedule this week, welcoming in No. 7 Missouri on Friday, February 16. The dual with the Tigers is slated to get underway at 7 p.m. inside the Scheels Center.
The Bison Lineup
125 | Ryan Henningson (Sr., Winona, Minn.)
133 | Fernando Barreto (RFr., Pomona, Calif.)
141 | #32 Gavin Drexler (RFr., Stratford, Wisc.)
149 | Max Petersen (RFr., Byron, Minn.)
157 | Landen Johnson (RFr., Owatonna, Minn.) or Boeden Greenley (Fr., Lisbon, N.D.) or Clay Radenz (So., Bismarck, N.D.)
165 | Brendan Howes (RFr., Ramsey, Minn.) or Luke Barker (Fr., Dodge City, Kan.)
174 | #22 Gaven Sax (Jr., St. Robert, Mo.) or Mason Gode (So., Browerville, Minn.)
184 | Adam Cherne (Fr. Medina, Minn.)
197 | Spencer Mooberry (So., Osage, Iowa)
285 | Devon Dawson (Jr., Brooklyn Park, Minn.)
On the Xtra
Friday's dual against Missouri will be televised live on WDAY Xtra with Dom Izzo (play-by-play) and Jack Maughan (color) on the call. Check GoBison.com for full channel listings and coverage areas.
Bison 1660
The dual with the Tigers is will also be broadcast live on Bison 1660. Andy Rieckhoff and former Bison heavyweight Brandon Metz will call the action.
Dual Coverage
The dual between the Bison and Missouri will also be available live on NDSU All-Access for streaming. Live results will also be available through TrackWrestling. Links for coverage are available on the wrestling schedule page at GoBison.com.
Tickets
Tickets for the dual against Missouri are available at GoBison.com/tickets and in the Bison Ticket Office located in the SHAC. Tickets will also be available on Sunday afternoon at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 3-17.
Sax, Howes, Petersen Appear in First RPI Ranking Release
Three Bison are ranked in the first release of the RPI rankings on February 15. Gaven Sax (174) leads the way for the Bison, sitting in ninth and second among Big 12 wrestlers. Brendan Howes (165) is #23, sixth of eight Big 12 wrestlers. Max Petersen (149) is also ranked, sitting at #29 and fifth in the Big 12.
Ranked Bison
In the second Coaches' Ranking released on February 15, Gaven Sax (174) and Gavin Drexler (141) made appearances. Sax is ranked No. 21, while Drexler sits at No. 29. Three Bison are ranked in the FloWrestling and InterMat rankings. Sax sits at #18 in Flo and #23 in the Intermat rankings. Drexler sits at #32 in Intermat, while Max Petersen (149) is ranked at #31 in the Flo rankings.
Dual Win Streaks
Gaven Sax (174) and Max Petersen (149) enter the dual with Missouri carrying dual win streaks of seven matches each. Sax has been dominant in his run, recording bonus-point decisions in six of the seven matches, as well as two ranked victories. Sax has not allowed a point by his opponents in duals since December 19, outscoring opposition 40-0 with two tech falls and a major decision in his last three dual appearances.
After three ranked losses to start his dual season, one by two points and the other two in sudden victory, Petersen has secured four bonus-point victories in his seven-match dual win streak, including a 19-4 tech fall over #23 Gabe Willochell of Wyoming last time out. Petersen also has three major decisions during the run, including two in late January.
Quick Pins
Devon Dawson (285) and Brendan Howes (165) each recorded first-period pins to help the Bison to dual victories against Cal Baptist and Northern Colorado. Dawson sealed the win over Cal Baptist with his second takedown of Chris Island, securing the fall at 2:18 on the edge of the mat. Howes ultimately scored the winning points in the dual against Northern Colorado with his takedown and pin of Derek Matthews at 1:37.
Scuffle Wrap Up
Gaven Sax (174), Aidan Brenot (184) and Max Petersen (149) picked up placing finishes at the Southern Scuffle. Sax finished 6-1 to take third overall and also claimed the Gorrarian Award with a pin and three tech falls., Brenot was 4-2 and placed seventh, while Petersen finished 4-3 and claimed 8th overall.
Fighting Camel Sweeps
Gaven Sax (174) and Max Petersen (149) went perfect at the Fighting Camel Duals. Sax (3-0) had two major decisions and an upset of #21 Austin Murphy. Petersen (2-0) also had a major decision.
Statement Debut
True freshman Adam Cherne (184) recorded an 18-6 major decision over #19 Guiseppe Hoose at Oklahoma in his dual debut. He then secured a pin in his Scheels Center dual debut against Virginia.
Bison Open Titles
Redshirt freshmen Gavin Drexler (141) and Max Petersen (149) claimed Bison Open titles in mid-November. Drexler claimed his title by defeating No. 24 Vance Vombaur of Minnesota by a 6-4 decision. Petersen scored a 10-8 decision over No. #17 Drew Roberts of Minnesota in his championship match.
Two Big 12 Wrestler of the Week Accolades
Gaven Sax (174) was named the Big 12 Co-Wrestler of the Week following the opening week of the season after he took down then-No. 20 Elise Brown Ton of Nebraska in the opening dual. Max Petersen (149) won the award the next week after winning the Bison Open, which included defeating Minnesota's then No. 17 Drew Roberts by a 10-8 decision in the championship match.
Young Herd
Just four Bison are upperclassmen, including one junior college transfer. The Bison have two returning seniors, led by NCAA qualifier Kellyn March (149), as well as Ryan Henningson (125). NDSU has one returning junior, two-time Big 12 Championship participant Gaven Sax (174). Of the six sophomores, just Spencer Mooberry (197) had dual experience entering the year. The Bison have 10 redshirt freshmen and 9 true freshmen, with 13 of the 19 ranked in the recruiting big boards the last two years.
Up Next
North Dakota State will hit the road for one final dual on the 2023-24 schedule, traveling south to Brookings to take on South Dakota State. The match up with the Jackrabbits is set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 25 inside Frost Arena.
The Bison Lineup
125 | Ryan Henningson (Sr., Winona, Minn.)
133 | Fernando Barreto (RFr., Pomona, Calif.)
141 | #32 Gavin Drexler (RFr., Stratford, Wisc.)
149 | Max Petersen (RFr., Byron, Minn.)
157 | Landen Johnson (RFr., Owatonna, Minn.) or Boeden Greenley (Fr., Lisbon, N.D.) or Clay Radenz (So., Bismarck, N.D.)
165 | Brendan Howes (RFr., Ramsey, Minn.) or Luke Barker (Fr., Dodge City, Kan.)
174 | #22 Gaven Sax (Jr., St. Robert, Mo.) or Mason Gode (So., Browerville, Minn.)
184 | Adam Cherne (Fr. Medina, Minn.)
197 | Spencer Mooberry (So., Osage, Iowa)
285 | Devon Dawson (Jr., Brooklyn Park, Minn.)
On the Xtra
Friday's dual against Missouri will be televised live on WDAY Xtra with Dom Izzo (play-by-play) and Jack Maughan (color) on the call. Check GoBison.com for full channel listings and coverage areas.
Bison 1660
The dual with the Tigers is will also be broadcast live on Bison 1660. Andy Rieckhoff and former Bison heavyweight Brandon Metz will call the action.
Dual Coverage
The dual between the Bison and Missouri will also be available live on NDSU All-Access for streaming. Live results will also be available through TrackWrestling. Links for coverage are available on the wrestling schedule page at GoBison.com.
Tickets
Tickets for the dual against Missouri are available at GoBison.com/tickets and in the Bison Ticket Office located in the SHAC. Tickets will also be available on Sunday afternoon at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 3-17.
Sax, Howes, Petersen Appear in First RPI Ranking Release
Three Bison are ranked in the first release of the RPI rankings on February 15. Gaven Sax (174) leads the way for the Bison, sitting in ninth and second among Big 12 wrestlers. Brendan Howes (165) is #23, sixth of eight Big 12 wrestlers. Max Petersen (149) is also ranked, sitting at #29 and fifth in the Big 12.
Ranked Bison
In the second Coaches' Ranking released on February 15, Gaven Sax (174) and Gavin Drexler (141) made appearances. Sax is ranked No. 21, while Drexler sits at No. 29. Three Bison are ranked in the FloWrestling and InterMat rankings. Sax sits at #18 in Flo and #23 in the Intermat rankings. Drexler sits at #32 in Intermat, while Max Petersen (149) is ranked at #31 in the Flo rankings.
Dual Win Streaks
Gaven Sax (174) and Max Petersen (149) enter the dual with Missouri carrying dual win streaks of seven matches each. Sax has been dominant in his run, recording bonus-point decisions in six of the seven matches, as well as two ranked victories. Sax has not allowed a point by his opponents in duals since December 19, outscoring opposition 40-0 with two tech falls and a major decision in his last three dual appearances.
After three ranked losses to start his dual season, one by two points and the other two in sudden victory, Petersen has secured four bonus-point victories in his seven-match dual win streak, including a 19-4 tech fall over #23 Gabe Willochell of Wyoming last time out. Petersen also has three major decisions during the run, including two in late January.
Quick Pins
Devon Dawson (285) and Brendan Howes (165) each recorded first-period pins to help the Bison to dual victories against Cal Baptist and Northern Colorado. Dawson sealed the win over Cal Baptist with his second takedown of Chris Island, securing the fall at 2:18 on the edge of the mat. Howes ultimately scored the winning points in the dual against Northern Colorado with his takedown and pin of Derek Matthews at 1:37.
Scuffle Wrap Up
Gaven Sax (174), Aidan Brenot (184) and Max Petersen (149) picked up placing finishes at the Southern Scuffle. Sax finished 6-1 to take third overall and also claimed the Gorrarian Award with a pin and three tech falls., Brenot was 4-2 and placed seventh, while Petersen finished 4-3 and claimed 8th overall.
Fighting Camel Sweeps
Gaven Sax (174) and Max Petersen (149) went perfect at the Fighting Camel Duals. Sax (3-0) had two major decisions and an upset of #21 Austin Murphy. Petersen (2-0) also had a major decision.
Statement Debut
True freshman Adam Cherne (184) recorded an 18-6 major decision over #19 Guiseppe Hoose at Oklahoma in his dual debut. He then secured a pin in his Scheels Center dual debut against Virginia.
Bison Open Titles
Redshirt freshmen Gavin Drexler (141) and Max Petersen (149) claimed Bison Open titles in mid-November. Drexler claimed his title by defeating No. 24 Vance Vombaur of Minnesota by a 6-4 decision. Petersen scored a 10-8 decision over No. #17 Drew Roberts of Minnesota in his championship match.
Two Big 12 Wrestler of the Week Accolades
Gaven Sax (174) was named the Big 12 Co-Wrestler of the Week following the opening week of the season after he took down then-No. 20 Elise Brown Ton of Nebraska in the opening dual. Max Petersen (149) won the award the next week after winning the Bison Open, which included defeating Minnesota's then No. 17 Drew Roberts by a 10-8 decision in the championship match.
Young Herd
Just four Bison are upperclassmen, including one junior college transfer. The Bison have two returning seniors, led by NCAA qualifier Kellyn March (149), as well as Ryan Henningson (125). NDSU has one returning junior, two-time Big 12 Championship participant Gaven Sax (174). Of the six sophomores, just Spencer Mooberry (197) had dual experience entering the year. The Bison have 10 redshirt freshmen and 9 true freshmen, with 13 of the 19 ranked in the recruiting big boards the last two years.
Up Next
North Dakota State will hit the road for one final dual on the 2023-24 schedule, traveling south to Brookings to take on South Dakota State. The match up with the Jackrabbits is set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 25 inside Frost Arena.
Players Mentioned
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
/ Wrestling
Sunday, February 01
Friday, January 30
Sunday, January 25
Sunday, January 11
