NDSU Assistant Jarrod Garnett Press Conference 

After a trip to Iowa in which North Dakota State came out flat against the #7 Hawkeyes and then rebounded in a tough loss to #13 Northern Iowa, NDSU Assistant Jarrod Garnett met with the media on Tuesday to discuss all things Bison wrestling.  NDSU hosts #3 ranked Oklahoma State this Sunday at the Sanford…

Bison Come Up Just Short at UNI

(Match breakdown courtesy Nic Ryder of IAwrestle.com) After a disappointing showing against Iowa Friday afternoon in which Roger Kish’s Bison lacked the energy throughout, NDSU battled #13 Northern Iowa in a Big 12 slugfest but came up just short, falling to the Panthers 21-19.  The dual came down to the last match of the day;…

Three Bison Redshirts Place at Daktronics

North Daktoa State University had a nice showing from its redshirts Sunday at the Daktronics Open.  The group of freshman Bison was led by West Fargo Heavyweight Brandon Metz, who took a quarterfinal loss to 3X World Champion Gable Steveson, but was dominant the rest of the way.  Wrestling in his first college competition, Metz…

Bison Green/Gold Wrestle-Off Results

NDSU held its second annual Green/Gold Wrestle-Off Sunday afternoon at the Scheels Center, and Green walked away with a 26-14 victory.  More importantly, things became a bit clearer at a few key weigh classes for the Bison.  At 149, senior Kyle Gliva came out on top in matches with two other seniors to finish undefeated. …

Illinois Two-Time Champion Chase Bittle Verbals to NDSU

Illinois standout grappler Chase Bittle has verbally committed to continue his athletic and academic career at North Dakota State University.  Bittle, who is from Belleville, IL and competes for Althoff Catholic. enters his senior year following a one loss state championship season at 126 pounds.  Bittle won the 120 pound title as a sophomore and…

Bison Lineup Preview 197-285

Also Previewed: 125 – 133, 141 – 149,157-165, 174-184 197: Depth Chart 174 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR RFR  August Peplinski   SO  Cordell Eaton Alex Bleeker JR SR In his first year of Big 12 competition, three-time Iowa state placewimmea Cordell Eaton made a nice statement.  Eaton was 17-15 overall,…

Bison Lineup Preview 174-184

Also Previewed: 125 – 133, 141 – 149,157-165 174: Depth Chart 174 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR Jesse Shearer-Redshirt RFR  Nick Knutson   SO Michael Otomo Blake Thompson JR  Dylan Urbach  Charley Popp SR   While NDSU is loaded with bodies at 174, the big question for me is what kind…

Bison Lineup Preview 157-165

Also Previewed: 125 – 133, 141 – 149 157: Depth Chart 157 Starter  Next Man Up Keep your eye on FR Jaden Van Maanen-Redshirt Austin Braun-Redshirt RFR   SO Nick Mergen JR SR Clay Ream Clay Ream didn’t have the prettiest NCAA tournament, but the NDSU senior returns the most experience (3X NCAA Qualifier) and…

Bison Lineup Preview 125-133

125:   Depth Chart 125 Starter  Next Man  Transfer FR RFR Paul Bianchi   SO JR  Tirso Lara Brent Fleetwood-Redshirt SR With the graduation of 3X NCAA qualifier Josh Rodriguez, the heir apparent to the 125 pound weight class-probably the most successful weight in the D1 era for the Bison-looks to be redshirt freshman Paul…

Sykora 19th at 133 in First NCAA Florankings

NDSU sophomore Cameron Sykora, who had a breakout season for the Bison as a freshman last winter, is ranked 19th at 133 pounds in the Flowrestling’s initial rankings for the 2017-18 season.  Sykora racked up a 26-8 record last year while finishing third in the Big 12 and qualifying for the NCAA tournament. The Big…