The Peacocks remained undefeated in NSIC duals this season (3-0) with a 28-9 defense of Dorman Gym versus the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State University on Sunday. UIU won seven matches including one by fall, one by major decision and one by forfeit in front of a massive crowd in Fayette. With the victory, Upper Iowa improves to 7-1 overall in duals this season. Winners included Kyle Pedretti (125, #1 NCAA) by forfeit, Trevor Franklin (133, #1 NCAA) by major decision 12-4, Jordan Rinken (149) by decision 11-7, Winston Robbins (157) by fall (:43), Wade Gobin (174, #6 NCAA) by decision 6-3, Carl Broghammer (197, #4 NCAA) by decision 9-3, and Luke Stika (285) by sudden victory 3-1. Sunday’s dual was the first of four straight home NSIC duals for the Peacocks. Upper Iowa will return to Dorman Gym next Thursday night, Jan. 26, for a 7 p.m. start with the Mavericks of Minnesota State University, Mankato. The dual will be a matchup of top twenty powers.
