University of Minnesota Athletics

Coach's Corner: February 18

2/18/2015 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling

Feb. 18, 2015

In the latest installment of Coach's Corner, Gopher Wrestling Head Assistant Coach Brandon Eggum reviews the team's performance last Sunday in Fargo, where the fourth-ranked Gophers knocked off No. 23 North Dakota State, 26-9, in the opening round of the NWCA National Duals.

While walking through all 10 matches on the card, Eggum specifically highlights performances by Ethan Lizak at 125, who earned his first collegiate win over a ranked opponent, No. 4 Nick Dardanes at 141, and major decisions by both No. 17 Nick Wanzek at 165 and No. 5 Scott Schiller at 197.

For anyone who can't get enough Gopher Wrestling news, we have you covered. Get the inside scoop on what's happening with the program in new episodes of Coach's Corner each and every Wednesday throughout the season, and be sure to regularly check out GopherSports.com, as well as follow Gopher Wrestling on Facebook and Twitter, to keep up with the latest Gopher Wrestling news.

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