SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana wrestling will welcome the Marauders of University of Mary and the Beavers of Minot State to the Elmen Center, with action set for 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, respectively, while also hosting Alumni Weekend 
 
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The Vikings
Augustana holds a 5-7 record so far this season and is 2-2 in conference action following duals against Northern State and #1 St. Cloud State. AU lost 20-18 on home turf to the Wolves on Thursday before facing the Huskies on the road, eventually dropping 32-3 on Saturday.   
 
Five Vikings maintained individual rankings in the latest NWCA release. Jaxson Rohman sits third in the 125-pound weight class while Cael Larson is second at 149 pounds. Connor Simmonds has climbed the rankings and is sixth at 157 while at 184, Cade Mueller is ranked 13^th and Max Ramberg is fourth at 197.
 
The 2024-25 roster of 36 is made up of 10 freshmen, eight redshirt freshmen, six redshirt sophomores, one junior, eight redshirt juniors and three seniors. Of the 36, six return after wrestling in the Super Regional last season.
 
Probable Lineup vs UMary
Wt.    Augustana Vikings
125 – Jaxson Rohman (Sr.)
133 – Braiden Kort (RFr.)
141 – Alex Mentzer (RFr.)
149 – Cael Larson (RJr.)
157 – Connor Simmonds (RJr.)
165 – Payton Handevidt (RSo.)
174 – Coy Gunderson (RSo.)
184 – Cade Mueller (Sr.)
197 – Max Ramberg (Jr.)
285 – Max Balow (RSo.)
 
Probable Lineup vs Minot State
Wt.    Augustana Vikings
125 – Jaxson Rohman (Sr.) or Chris Olsen (RJr.)
133 – Braiden Kort (RFr.) or Thurman Christensen (RSo.)
141 – Alex Mentzer (RFr.)
149 – Cael Larson (RJr.) or Davin Rose (RFr.)
157 – Connor Simmonds (RJr.) or Kyle Boeke (RJr.)
165 – Payton Handevidt (RSo.)
174 – Coy Gunderson (RSo.) or Josh Wagener (RSo.)
184 – Cade Mueller (Sr.)
197 – Max Ramberg (Jr.)
285 – Max Balow (RSo.)
 
Looking Ahead
Augustana will return to action on the road, with duals against Augsburg on Friday, Feb. 7 and Minnesota State on Saturday, Feb. 8.