FORT WAYNE, Ind. – After grabbing an early lead, Augustana College lost 19-16, to No. 11-ranked Central Oklahoma at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals in Fort Wayne, Ind. on Friday morning.

With the loss, the Vikings season record dropped to 6-3, while the Bronchos improved to 1-2 on the season.

No. 1 TJ North (125 pounds) got the Vikings off to a 3-0 start with a 6-1 decision over Zach D'Amico. In the 133 pound bout, Central Oklahoma's Dustin Reed won by a 8-3 decision over Morgan Engbrecht to tie the dual at 3-3.

Jeremiah Peterson (141 pounds) pushed Augustana ahead 7-3 with a major decision of 14-5 over Will Steltzlen. The Bronchos responded by winning the next three bouts with Spencer Rutherford pinned Jacob Anderson in 2:32 at the 149 pound bout, followed by Central Oklahoma's Jeromy Davenport winning by a 10-7 decision at the 157 pound bout.

At 165 pounds, Chris Watson, ranked first in NCAA Division II, won by a major decision of 11-0 over Shawn Hatlestad to push the Bronchos ahead 16-7.

Parker Swanson (174 pounds) brought the Vikings' back within six at 16-10 earning a 9-2 decision over Dylan Harmon. Central Oklahoma's Caleb Hawes won by a 7-1 decision over Logan Henning in the 184 pound bout.

Trailing the Bronchos 19-10, No. 4 Jayd Docken (197 pounds) pulled Augustana within six points with a 3-0 decision over John Finn with one bout remaining. In the 285 pound bout, Michael Lowman won by a decision of 1-0 over Kyle Factor.

Both teams won five bouts, but an early pin from No. 11 Central Oklahoma propelled the win over the Vikings, 19-16.

Augustana will continue competition at the NWCA National Duals as they take on Central Missouri at 12 p.m.

Match Scores:
125: No. 1 TJ North won by a decision (6-1) over Zach D'Amico; AC 3, UCO 0
133: Dustin Reed won by a decision (8-3) over Morgan Engbrecht ; AC 3, UCO 3
141: Jeremiah Peterson won by a major decision (14-5) over Will Steltzlen; AC 7, UCO 3
149: Spencer Rutherford won by fall (2:32) over Jacob Anderson ; AC 7, UCO 9
157: Jeromy Davenport won by a decision (10-7) over Bradyn Neises ; AC 7, UCO 12
165: No. 1 Chris Watson won by a major decision (11-0) over Shawn Hatlestad ; AC 7, UCO 16
174: Parker Swanson won by decision (9-2) over Dylan Harmon; AC 10, UCO 16
184: Caleb Hawes won by decision (7-1) over Logan Henning; AC 10, UCO 19
197: No. 4 Jayd Docken won by decision (3-0) over John Finn; AC 13, UCO 19
285: Michael Lowman won by decision (1-0) over Kyle Factor; AC 16, UCO 19