Utah Valley State Falls to South Dakota State
by Brent Johnson

Brookings, S.D. — Despite coming out with a better effort than the night before, the Utah Valley State wrestling team (3-7, 0-3 Western Wrestling Conference) fell, 34-6 to South Dakota State.

"We weren't as flat-footed tonight as we were last night," head coach Greg Williams said. "But, we are still making the same mistakes at the end of periods that are costing us the close matches."

After forfeiting its first two matches due to injuries, Utah Valley and South Dakota State fought in several close early matches. Each of the first five matches were decisions decided by two points or fewer.  Justin Rawle was the sole winner in the first five closely contested matches.

"We had a lot of close matches," Williams said. "We have to start winning the close ones. Our inexperience is showing, especially at the end of periods when we lose a lot of points."

After a major decision loss, UV's Eric McAllister came up with the best performance of the night for the Wolverines, a 10-4 decision win over Chris Moran.

"Eric McAllister wrestled well tonight," Williams said. "He had our best performance of the night."

The Wolverines will try to get back to their winning ways when they travel to Gunnison, Colo. to compete in the Tracy Borah Duals next weekend.