University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, February 4
Greeley, Colo.
6 pm
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Wyoming
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Wrestling hosts rival Cowboys for Senior Day
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UNC wrestling hosts Wyoming Friday night
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado wrestling welcomes Wyoming to Bank of Colorado Arena on Friday at 6 pm for Senior Night. The final dual of the season is presented by Bank of Colorado. To purchase tickets to the dual visit UNCBears.com/Tickets.
Bear Facts
- Northern Colorado aims to end the home portions of the 2021-22 season schedule with its second straight win over rival Wyoming. The Bears defeated the Cowboys for the first time in 24 years last season in Laramie.
- UNC is coming off a 25-14 win over California Baptist last week.
- Jace Koelzer earned his first pin of the year against CBU. He beat the clock with the fall at 6:57 to help UNC pull away for the win.
- Andrew Alirez returned to the mat and earned a 15-6 major decision.
- Andrew Alirez and Alan Clothier continue to be ranked for the Bears. Alirez is as high as No. 6 by FloWrestling and WIN Magazine. Meanwhile, Clothier is No. 25 in Intermat's rankings.
- The Bears will honor six seniors prior to the match in Alan Clothier, Robert Winters, Jacob Seely, Nick Knutson, Zeke Alirez and Chris Sandoval.
- Northern Colorado is ranked No. 15 in the NWCA Mid Major top 20.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado hits the road for a pair of Big 12 duals next weekend. The Bears face South Dakota State on Friday and North Dakota State Sunday.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Wrestling, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Bear Facts
- Northern Colorado aims to end the home portions of the 2021-22 season schedule with its second straight win over rival Wyoming. The Bears defeated the Cowboys for the first time in 24 years last season in Laramie.
- UNC is coming off a 25-14 win over California Baptist last week.
- Jace Koelzer earned his first pin of the year against CBU. He beat the clock with the fall at 6:57 to help UNC pull away for the win.
- Andrew Alirez returned to the mat and earned a 15-6 major decision.
- Andrew Alirez and Alan Clothier continue to be ranked for the Bears. Alirez is as high as No. 6 by FloWrestling and WIN Magazine. Meanwhile, Clothier is No. 25 in Intermat's rankings.
- The Bears will honor six seniors prior to the match in Alan Clothier, Robert Winters, Jacob Seely, Nick Knutson, Zeke Alirez and Chris Sandoval.
- Northern Colorado is ranked No. 15 in the NWCA Mid Major top 20.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado hits the road for a pair of Big 12 duals next weekend. The Bears face South Dakota State on Friday and North Dakota State Sunday.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Wrestling, visit UNCBears.com, follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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