Chadron, NE – The Adams State Wrestling squad looks to increase their win streak to three duals this Thursday, visiting the Midwest once again for another Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference showdown. Grizzlies come in with an overall record of 4-2 (2-1 RMAC) and are ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division II.

Keeping Up With the Grizzlies
Getting a late start in the 2019-20 season in terms of duals, Adams State currently holds a spot in the top 15 teams throughout NCAA Division II, tied with Ashland University and Newberry College for No. 13. Grizzlies shine bright in the lightweight classes, holding three nationally ranked grapplers in their lineup, including #5 Jonathan Adreatta in the 133-pound weight class, #4 Noah Hermosillo in the 141-pound weight class, and #9 Josiah Rider in the 149-pound weight class.

Grizzly grapplers last saw the mats just last Thursday, going head to head with the Thunderwolves of CSU-Pueblo to take the cake and earn a 26-19 victory over the Pack on the road. Grizzlies would earn victories in six out of the ten bouts that night, including a 6:55 victory by pin-fall by R-So. William Tyler in the 184-pound bout. Ryan Rochford (165) and Noah Hermosillo (141) would feature victories by major decision in their respected bouts.

Scouting the Eagles
Chadron State last saw the mats last week as they hit the road for Colorful Colorado, visiting Sterling to go head-to-head with Northeastern Junior College. The
Eagles' would go on to defeat the Plainsmen, putting up 31 points while allowing only 12. Chadron comes into this week's competition at 7-10 on the season, including a 1-4 record within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Eagle grapplers made waves throughout the 133, 165, and 285-pound bouts as Brandon Kile, Tate Allison, and Mason Watt would put up 18 of the 31 team points with victories by pin-fall.

#10 Wade French (197) would also put up a win by major decision as well.

History vs. Chadron State
Grizzlies and Eagles last clashed in early January of 2019 and it would be Adams State to walk away with the victory, keeping Chadron State to 12 team-points while putting up 28. Grizzly grapplers have earned victories in the last three meetings with the Eagles, including two at home in Plachy Hall and one on the road.

Thursday marks the first time Adams State visits the Eagles' nest since the 2017-18 season.

Grizzlies look to keep the tradition going and add to their win streak Thursday night in Nebraska.

Adams State Projected Lineup
125 Isaiah DeLaCerda
133 Jonathan Andreatta
141 Noah Hermosillo
149 Josiah Rider
157 Natrelle Demison
165 Ryan Rochford
174 Isaac Lopez
184 Will Tyler
197 Cole Gustavson
285 Sylvester Montgomery