University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, November 14
Buies Creek, NC
2 p.m. MST
University of Northern Colorado
at
Campbell
Credit: Antonio Perez
11/13/2026 3:45:00 PM | Wrestling
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado wrestling hits the road for the first time in the 2026-27 season as the Bears travel to Buies Creek, North Carolina, to face Campbell on Saturday, Nov. 14. The dual is scheduled for 2 p.m. MST inside Carter Gym.
Under second-year head coach Teyon Ware, the Bears look to bounce back from their season-opening loss to No. 17 Oklahoma while continuing to build momentum in their first season as an affiliate member of the Pac-12 Conference.
Northern Colorado enters Saturday's match up looking to earn its first dual victory of the season against a familiar opponent. The Bears defeated Campbell 34-12 last December in Greeley and will look to carry that success into their first road competition of the year.
LAST TIME OUT: Northern Colorado opened its season Sunday, Nov. 8, against No. 17 Oklahoma at Bank of Colorado Arena, falling 41-4 to the Sooners. Murphy Menke highlighted the afternoon for the Bears, earning an 18-7 major decision over Oklahoma's Owen Eck at 165 pounds. Menke controlled the bout throughout, securing Northern Colorado's lone victory and four team points. Despite the loss, the season opener provided valuable experience for the Bears as they prepare for a challenging non-conference schedule and their inaugural Pac-12 campaign.
SCOUTING CAMPBELL: Campbell enters Saturday's match up under second-year head coach TJ Dudley after opening its 2026-27 campaign at the Southeast Open on Nov. 1. The Camels sent 24 wrestlers to the tournament, combining for 19 individual victories across two divisions. Graduate student Zander Phaturos led the way with a sixth-place finish at 133 pounds in the open division, collecting three consecutive wins in the consolation bracket. Saturday's meeting will mark Campbell's first home dual of the season as the Camels look to establish momentum before returning to tournament competition at the Life Open on Nov. 21.
SERIES HISTORY: Northern Colorado enters the match up with a 2-0 all-time record against Campbell, including a commanding 34-12 victory on Dec. 19, 2025, inside Bank of Colorado Arena. In last season's meeting, the Bears collected victories across multiple weight classes, highlighted by Emilio Trujillo-Deen's 16-0 technical fall at 149 pounds and Murphy Menke's 14-0 major decision at 174 pounds. The Bears also received a 16-8 major decision from Daishun Powe at 157 pounds and a 7-2 decision from Mahonri Rushton at 184 pounds. Northern Colorado will look to extend its unbeaten record against the Camels and secure its first dual victory of the 2026-27 season.
UP NEXT: Following Saturday's road match up, Northern Colorado returns to Bank of Colorado Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22, to host Michigan at 2 p.m. MST.
The match up continues a demanding non-conference schedule for the Bears as they prepare for their first season of Pac-12 competition.
UNC PROBABLE LINEUP:
125: Danial Guanajuato
133: Mikai Alirez
141: Carter Schmidt
149: Noah Garcia-Salazar
157: Grant Eklund
165: Murphy Menke
174: Banks Norby
184: De'Alcapon Veazy
197: Tyler Perry
HWT: Enzo Cappabianca
TAKEDOWN CLUB: The Takedown Club plays an important role in supporting UNC Wrestling and its student-athletes throughout the season. Your generosity helps strengthen the program through investments in training, equipment, nutrition and travel. With the support of the Bear family, our wrestlers can continue developing their skills, competing with confidence and pursuing success on and off the mat.
Give to the Takedown Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the wrestling team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNCBearsWrestle) and Instagram (@UNCBearsWrestle)
Under second-year head coach Teyon Ware, the Bears look to bounce back from their season-opening loss to No. 17 Oklahoma while continuing to build momentum in their first season as an affiliate member of the Pac-12 Conference.
Northern Colorado enters Saturday's match up looking to earn its first dual victory of the season against a familiar opponent. The Bears defeated Campbell 34-12 last December in Greeley and will look to carry that success into their first road competition of the year.
LAST TIME OUT: Northern Colorado opened its season Sunday, Nov. 8, against No. 17 Oklahoma at Bank of Colorado Arena, falling 41-4 to the Sooners. Murphy Menke highlighted the afternoon for the Bears, earning an 18-7 major decision over Oklahoma's Owen Eck at 165 pounds. Menke controlled the bout throughout, securing Northern Colorado's lone victory and four team points. Despite the loss, the season opener provided valuable experience for the Bears as they prepare for a challenging non-conference schedule and their inaugural Pac-12 campaign.
SCOUTING CAMPBELL: Campbell enters Saturday's match up under second-year head coach TJ Dudley after opening its 2026-27 campaign at the Southeast Open on Nov. 1. The Camels sent 24 wrestlers to the tournament, combining for 19 individual victories across two divisions. Graduate student Zander Phaturos led the way with a sixth-place finish at 133 pounds in the open division, collecting three consecutive wins in the consolation bracket. Saturday's meeting will mark Campbell's first home dual of the season as the Camels look to establish momentum before returning to tournament competition at the Life Open on Nov. 21.
SERIES HISTORY: Northern Colorado enters the match up with a 2-0 all-time record against Campbell, including a commanding 34-12 victory on Dec. 19, 2025, inside Bank of Colorado Arena. In last season's meeting, the Bears collected victories across multiple weight classes, highlighted by Emilio Trujillo-Deen's 16-0 technical fall at 149 pounds and Murphy Menke's 14-0 major decision at 174 pounds. The Bears also received a 16-8 major decision from Daishun Powe at 157 pounds and a 7-2 decision from Mahonri Rushton at 184 pounds. Northern Colorado will look to extend its unbeaten record against the Camels and secure its first dual victory of the 2026-27 season.
UP NEXT: Following Saturday's road match up, Northern Colorado returns to Bank of Colorado Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22, to host Michigan at 2 p.m. MST.
The match up continues a demanding non-conference schedule for the Bears as they prepare for their first season of Pac-12 competition.
UNC PROBABLE LINEUP:
125: Danial Guanajuato
133: Mikai Alirez
141: Carter Schmidt
149: Noah Garcia-Salazar
157: Grant Eklund
165: Murphy Menke
174: Banks Norby
184: De'Alcapon Veazy
197: Tyler Perry
HWT: Enzo Cappabianca
TAKEDOWN CLUB: The Takedown Club plays an important role in supporting UNC Wrestling and its student-athletes throughout the season. Your generosity helps strengthen the program through investments in training, equipment, nutrition and travel. With the support of the Bear family, our wrestlers can continue developing their skills, competing with confidence and pursuing success on and off the mat.
Give to the Takedown Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the wrestling team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNCBearsWrestle) and Instagram (@UNCBearsWrestle)
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