University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, February 4
Greeley, Colo.
6 pm
University of Northern Colorado
15
vs
21
Wyoming
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Bears Start Strong, Fall to Wyoming
2/4/2022 9:58:00 PM | Wrestling
UNC wrestling dropped its home dual against Wyoming
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado wrestling started fast in its final home dual of the year against Wyoming winning the first three bouts. Despite the fast start, Wyoming came back for the 21-15 dual victory.
Jace Koelzer started strong for UNC with a 5-1 decision including 1:17 of ride time.
Freshman Dyson Kunz brought the 1,155 fans inside Bank of Colorado Arena to their feet with his pin of Josh Kyle at 3:41. Kunz entered the second period down 2-0. It was Kunz first dual win of the season and sixth pin.
Andrew Alirez made it a 12-0 lead with this 6-3 decision over Darren Green. Alirez controlled the bout throughout with 2:01 of ride time.
Jacob Seely closed the dual on a high note for Northern Colorado with a 8-2 decision including 1:10 of ride time.
Wyoming won six straight bouts to take the lead and earn the dual win.
What They Said
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.
Jace Koelzer started strong for UNC with a 5-1 decision including 1:17 of ride time.
Freshman Dyson Kunz brought the 1,155 fans inside Bank of Colorado Arena to their feet with his pin of Josh Kyle at 3:41. Kunz entered the second period down 2-0. It was Kunz first dual win of the season and sixth pin.
Andrew Alirez made it a 12-0 lead with this 6-3 decision over Darren Green. Alirez controlled the bout throughout with 2:01 of ride time.
Jacob Seely closed the dual on a high note for Northern Colorado with a 8-2 decision including 1:10 of ride time.
Wyoming won six straight bouts to take the lead and earn the dual win.
What They Said
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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