GREAT FALLS — A top-20 wrestling dual in the NAIA did not disappoint Wednesday night at the McLaughlin Center, as No. 6 Providence holds off a comeback by No. 19 MSU-Northern 21-20.
Providence was able to get up to a quick 18-0 advantage through a couple technical falls and major decisions each in the first four bouts. Although, Northern made things very interesting by winning five of the final six matches — one being a pin in weight class 197 as No. 7 Austin Vanek (MSU-N) put both the shoulders down of No. 11 Caleb Werner (UP).
In the end, it came down to the heavyweights, but a decision win then down four points was not enough for Northern to come back.
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