CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The Augustana wrestling team finished its NWCA Duals run on Saturday afternoon, dropping a contest against St. Cloud State before a victory over No. 6 Tiffin to place seventh among 16 of the best DII wrestling programs in the country inside the UNI Dome.

#13t St. Cloud State 30, #13t Augustana 6
After three consecutive losses, Hudson Loges made his first career dual appearance at 149 pounds. He opened the scoring with a takedown in the first period and took a 3-1 lead into the second. He added an escape and penalty point in the second and then held off a charge in the third to finish the bout with a 5-2 decision. 

At 184 pounds, Josh Wagener earned a decision to round out the Viking victories. After a scoreless first, Wagener fell behind after allowing an escape and a penalty point. He took control in the third, earning a takedown and four nearfall points to spring in front, positioning himself for a decision. 

#13 Augustana 31, #6 Tiffin 16
Olsen finished his strong weekend with another victory to open the seventh-place dual. He earned a first period takedown and second period escape to take a 4-0 lead. In the third, Olsen collected a takedown early and accumulated a riding point while giving up an escape to win 8-1 and give AU a 3-0 lead. 

After a Tiffin pin at 133 pounds, the Vikings earned bonus points at both 141 and 149 to reclaim the lead. Luke Koenen earned four takedowns, an escape and a riding point en route to a 14-4 major decision, putting the Vikings back in front 7-6. That lead accelerated to seven after Nolan Ambrose sunk a second period pin. 

The Dragons earned a pin at 157 pounds and Payton Handevidt countered at 165 pounds with a first-period pin to build the lead back to seven at 19-12. Tiffin took a major decision at 174 pounds to inch back within three points. 

Augustana closed the match winning each of the last three weight classes to clinch a win. At 184 pounds, Charlie Petit earned a ranked win, dominating in an 11-1 major decision. Owen Wasley followed with two takedowns and 12 nearfall points on his way to a tech fall and Jaret Peterson outlasted Richard Thornton in a 5-1 decision to finish off Tiffin. 

The Vikings return to NSIC action on Saturday, Jan. 17, hosting Jamestown at 2 p.m., inside the Elmen Center. 

Full Results
#13t St. Cloud State 30, #13t Augustana 6
125 - Austin Grzywinski (SCSU) over Brandon Board (AUG) Dec 5-4
133 - Mason Mills (SCSU) over Braiden Kort (AUG) Dec 4-3
141 - Rowdy Neighbor (SCSU) over Alex Mentzer (AUG) Dec 5-1
149 - Hudson Loges (AUG) over Vance Barz (SCSU) Dec 5-2
157 - #1 Joel Jesuroga (SCSU) over Cash Raymond (AUG) Dec 7-3
165 - Derek Johnson (SCSU) over Kyle Boeke (AUG) Maj 11-2
174 - Brody Hart (SCSU) over Gunnar Mullen (AUG) Maj 13-3
184 - Josh Wagener (AUG) over Dominic Mann (SCSU) Dec 7-3
197 - Nathan Fury (SCSU) over Sam McEnelly (AUG) Maj 12-2 
285 - Donnie Hidden (SCSU) over Max Balow (AUG) Fall 1:44 

#13 Augustana 31, #6 Tiffin 16
125 - Christian Olsen (AUG) over Candio Deluna (TIF) Dec 8-1
133 - Cael Woods (TIF) over Braiden Kort (AUG) Fall 2:59
141 - Luke Koenen (AUG) over Bret Minnick (TIF) Maj 14-4
149 - Nolan Ambrose (AUG) over Antonio Hobbs (TIF) Fall 4:28
157 - Casey Barnett (TIF) over Cael Larson (AUG) Fall 5:00
165 - Payton Handevidt (AUG) over Gavin Owens (TIF) Fall 2:55
174 - #15 Emilio Arellano (TIF) over Gunnar Mullen (AUG) Maj 10-2
184 - Charlie Petit (AUG) over #12 David Davis (TIF) Maj 11-1 
197 - Owen Wasley (AUG) over Dean Hetrick (TIF) TF 20-4
285 - Jaret Peterson (AUG) over Richard Thornton (TIF) Dec 5-1