University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Bears Defeat California Baptist
1/13/2024 10:00:00 PM | Wrestling
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Northern Colorado (8-2, 1-1) earned a hard-fought 20-12 victory over California Baptist (3-6, 0-3) Saturday at Van Dyne Gym.
The Bears earned the team victory with major decisions by No. 19 Dominick Serrano and Xavier Doolin.
Armando Garcia, No. 3 Vincent Zerban, Travis Mastrogiovanni and Xavier Vasquez collected triumphs by decision.
The Bears led 10-6 after five bouts, with each team adding the same tallies to their final total over the last half of the contest.
UNC 20, California Baptist 12
January 13, 2024 | Riverside, Calif. | Van Dyne Gym
UNC CBU
125: No. 27 Elijah Griffin (CBU) over No. 2 Stevo Poulin (UNC) (Dec 7-4) 0 3
133: No. 19 Dominick Serrano (UNC) over Hunter Leake (CBU) (MD 16-6) 4 3
141: Armando Garcia (UNC) over Darren Green (CBU) (Dec 10-3) 7 3
149: Dayne Morton (CBU) over Benji Alanis (UNC) (Dec 8-3) 7 6
157: No. 3 Vincent Zerban (UNC) over Chaz Hallmark (CBU) (Dec 9-4) 10 6
165: Carter Schubert (CBU) over Derek Matthews (UNCO) (Dec 6-4) 10 9
174: Travis Mastrogiovanni (UNC) over Justin Phillips (CBU) (Dec 13-6) 13 9
184: Nathan Haas (CBU) over Branson Britten (UNC) (Dec 9-4) 13 12
197: Xavier Vasquez (UNC) over Eli Sheeren (CBU) (Dec 4-2) 16 12
285: Xavier Doolin (UNC) over Chris Island (CBU) (MD 9-1) 20 12
UP NEXT
The Bears continue their trip with a Big 12 clash against South Dakota State Friday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m.
NEXT HOME MATCH
UNC returns to The Bank at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, when the Bears host Wyoming. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bears earned the team victory with major decisions by No. 19 Dominick Serrano and Xavier Doolin.
Armando Garcia, No. 3 Vincent Zerban, Travis Mastrogiovanni and Xavier Vasquez collected triumphs by decision.
The Bears led 10-6 after five bouts, with each team adding the same tallies to their final total over the last half of the contest.
UNC 20, California Baptist 12
January 13, 2024 | Riverside, Calif. | Van Dyne Gym
UNC CBU
125: No. 27 Elijah Griffin (CBU) over No. 2 Stevo Poulin (UNC) (Dec 7-4) 0 3
133: No. 19 Dominick Serrano (UNC) over Hunter Leake (CBU) (MD 16-6) 4 3
141: Armando Garcia (UNC) over Darren Green (CBU) (Dec 10-3) 7 3
149: Dayne Morton (CBU) over Benji Alanis (UNC) (Dec 8-3) 7 6
157: No. 3 Vincent Zerban (UNC) over Chaz Hallmark (CBU) (Dec 9-4) 10 6
165: Carter Schubert (CBU) over Derek Matthews (UNCO) (Dec 6-4) 10 9
174: Travis Mastrogiovanni (UNC) over Justin Phillips (CBU) (Dec 13-6) 13 9
184: Nathan Haas (CBU) over Branson Britten (UNC) (Dec 9-4) 13 12
197: Xavier Vasquez (UNC) over Eli Sheeren (CBU) (Dec 4-2) 16 12
285: Xavier Doolin (UNC) over Chris Island (CBU) (MD 9-1) 20 12
UP NEXT
The Bears continue their trip with a Big 12 clash against South Dakota State Friday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m.
NEXT HOME MATCH
UNC returns to The Bank at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, when the Bears host Wyoming. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Players Mentioned
HC Nickerson, Vinny Zerban, and AJ Heeg Post Dual Press Conference vs Cal Baptist 01/24/2025
Wednesday, May 21
Andrew Alirez Press Conference
Wednesday, May 21
Postmatch Press Conference - HC Troy Nickerson
Wednesday, May 21
Head Coach Troy Nickerson and Andrew Alirez Post Match Press Conference
Monday, February 24