The Colorado Mesa University wrestling team wrapped up the dual portion of their schedule on Wednesday night with a matchup against the Colorado Mines Orediggers. The Mavericks and Orediggers each won 5 of the bouts but a forfeit at 125 pounds and a major decision at 197 pounds was all it took for the Orediggers as they would go on and win 19-15. CMU falls to 8-12 on the season and 3-6 in RMAC duals.

        Redshirt Freshman James Martinez picked up a win on the night at 141 pounds with a 4-0 win over Oredigger Mikie Burgess. Martinez pushed his record 19-9 on the season and 5-2 in RMAC duals. Martinez, ranked 8th in the most recent NWCA rankings, should receive a top 4 seed at the NCAA Super Region 4/RMAC Championships at the end of the month.

        157 pounder Jon Gappmaier picked up a big victory on Wednesday night. Gappmaier defeated 8th ranked Steven Kelly 6-3 and moved his season record to 27-7 on the season and 9-1 in RMAC duals. With the win, Gappamaier should receive the #2 seed in the NCAA Regional Tournament behind 2nd ranked TJ Hepburn of Nebraska-Kearney.

        Nick Petersen picked up a win on Wednesday night with a 4-2 decision over Oredigger Ryan Swanson. Petersen improved his record to 23-11 and 7-3 in RMAC duals. Petersen, a winner in 10 of his past 12 matches, was ranked 8th in the most recent NWCA rankings and should receive a top 4 seed at the NCAA Regional Tournament.

        Next up for the Mavericks is the NCAA Super Region 4 / RMAC Championships in Hays, Kansas, starting February 25th. The top four finishers in each weight class will move on to the NCAA Championships in Pueblo, Colo. on March 9th.

Colorado Mesa v. Colorado Mines Results