By Ben Pherson
Post-Bulletin, Rochester MNÂ
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As expected, the University of Minnesota wrestling team dominated during all three of its duals Saturday during the second annual Northern Quad at UCR Regional Sports Center.
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The Gophers defeated Portland State (54-0), Northern Colorado (42-4) and North Dakota State University (35-6).
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Local wrestlers also went undefeated at the Northern Quad.
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Wabasha-Kellogg graduate Zach Sanders earned three victories at 125 pounds. Sanders’ best win came against Northern Colorado, when he defeated Tony Mustari 5-4. Mustari is ranked No. 20 in the nation at 125. Sanders also had a pin and a major decision.
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Pine Island graduate Chris McPhail, competing to start at 197 for the Gophers, earned three victories. McPhail had a pair of pins and a technical fall.
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“It felt good to be back in the area and have the fans cheering for me,” McPhail said. “I feel like I took a step in the right direction. I have a lot of confidence this year.”
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The Gophers (3-0) are at the Las Vegas Invitational next weekend.
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For the complete story, check out Monday’s Post-Bulletin.
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MINNESOTA 54, PORTLAND ST. 0
125 — Zach Sanders (UM) pinned Kevin Martinez 4:05.
133 — Jayson Ness (UM) pinned Thomas Cottrell 2:13.
141 — Mike Thorn (UM) pinned Camrun Arkills 1:37.
149 — Brian Peterson (UM) pinned Henry Kofa 5:39.
157 — Tyler Safratowich (UM) maj. dec. Alex Bubb 10-2.
165 — Scott Glasser (UM) pinned Bryan Cantrell :28.
174 — Kaleb Young (UM) maj. dec. Ryan Sonderegger 12-0.
184 — Sonny Yohn (UM) pinned Brady Garner :29.
197 — Chris McPhail (UM) pinned Keena Washington 1:46.
HWT — Ben Berhow (UM) maj. dec. Levi Cooper 16-8.
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MINNESOTA 42, NO. COLORADO 4
125 — Zach Sanders (UM) dec. Tony Mustari 5-4.
133 — Jayson Ness (UM) pinned Zach Maes 2:33.
141 — David Zilverburg (UM) pinned Lance Gallegos 2:39.
149 — Mitchell Polkowske (UNC) maj. dec. Joe Grygelko 12-0.
157 — Tyler Safratowich (UM) tech. fall Tanner Weiks 19-4 (5:59).
165 — Scott Glasser (UM) maj. dec. Rocco DePaolo 20-9.
174 — Kaleb Young (UM) dec. Brandon Kammerzell 4-1.
184 — Brent Eidenschink (UM) maj. dec. Ryan Johnson 11-1.
197 — Chris McPhail (UM) tech. fall Patrick Carey 16-0 (4:09).
HWT — Ben Berhow (UM) pinned Justin Tuell 6:54.
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MINNESOTA 35, NDSU 6
125 — Zach Sanders (UM) maj. dec. Trent Sprenkle 19-5.
133 — Jayson Ness (UM) pinned Tyler Steinwand 2:22.
141 — Mike Thorn (UM) dec. Gabe Mooney 9-3.
149 — Ryan Adams (NDSU) dec. Joe Grygelko 5-1.
157 — Tyler Safratowich (UM) maj. dec. Vince Salminen 19-5.
165 — Scott Glasser (UM) dec. Adam Aho 6-4.
174 — Kaleb Young (UM) dec. Trent Sovde 9-7.
184 — Kenny Moenkedick (NDSU) dec. Brent Eidenschink 7-3.
197 — Chris McPhail (UM) pinned Drew Ross 1:09.
HWT — Joe Nord (UM) pinned Tyler Hemmesch 2:51.
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