February 5, 2004

Lopers Defeat Colorado Mines

Abbey scores nine takedowns for the win

     Kearney, NE ­ The 14th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team defeated the Colorado School of Mines wrestling team, 26-13,Thursday night at the Health & Sports Center. The Lopers capitalized off of two forfeits by the Colorado School of Mines, as well as two major decisions.

     The Lopers improve to 5-8 on the year while CSM drops to 0-7.

     The night was kicked off by seventh ranked Adam Keiswetter 10-2 major decision over Garrett Eller.

     From then on the Lopers received two forfeits (141 lbs., and 197 lbs.) and won an additional three matches for a total of six matches overall.

     Second ranked Bryce Abbey finished the night off with his defeat of David Lee (125 lbs.)  Abbey kept the crowd at the edge of their seat while he recorded a total of nine takedowns, three takedowns in the first quarter, two in the second, and four in the third quarter.

     UNK hosts University of Nebraska Omaha on Saturday.