The Panthers grabbed seven of the 10 matches.
“It’s a win, but there’s a lot to work on,” said head coach Doug Schwab. “But those things can be corrected, and they will be for next week.”
UNI got off to a quick lead with a forfeit at 125 pounds. EMU bounced back with two second-period falls. It was Gunnar Wolfensperger who got the spark going for UNI at 149 pounds. His decision win narrowed EMU’s lead, 12-9.
Jarrett Jensen tied up the team score when he took down the MAC’s No. 4 Brandon Zeerip in a 3-1 decision and was just seconds shy of earning riding time.
Cooper Moore regained the Panthers’ lead with an 8-5 decision over EMU’s Devan Marry. Curt Maas kept the Panthers rolling by dominating with a series of takedowns early in the 174-pound match. He went on to win 10-5 over Austin Geerlings.
At 184 pounds, Cody Caldwell jumped out to a fast start with a takedown and nearfall points and 2 minutes, 50 seconds in riding time. He went on to win 9-4 with 3:11 in riding time.
Cody Krumwiede entered the UNI dual lineup for the first time this season. He fell 10-4, and Anthony Abro earned 1:04 in riding time. UNI continued to lead 21-15.
Blaize Cabell secured the team win with a 9-3 decision over Gage Hutchinson.
“It’s not just going to happen overnight, but guys are showing more fight,” said Cabell.
UNI 24, EMU 15 – attendance 1,936 / referees: Curt Frost / Rick Stahl
125 – Dylan Peters (UNI) wins by forfeit
133 – Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) pinned Leighton Gaul (UNI) 3:43
141 – Michael Shaw (EMU) pinned Jesse Etherington (UNI) 3:58
149 – Gunnar Wolfensperger (UNI) dec. Nicholas Barber (EMU) 8-4
157 – Jarrett Jensen (UNI) dec. Brandon Zeerip (EMU) 3-1
165 – Cooper Moore (UNI) dec. Devan Marry (EMU) 8-5
174 – Curt Maas (UNI) dec. Austin Geerlings (EMU) 10-5
184 – Cody Caldwell (UNI) dec. Mike Curby (EMU) 9-4
197 – Anthony Abro (EMU) dec. Cody Krumwiede (UNI) 10-4
285 – Blaize Cabell (UNI) dec. Gage Hutchinson (EMU) 9-3
