#1 SCSU Facing #4 Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday

KEARNEY, NEBRASKA (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud State University wrestling team is gearing up for a showdown with another top-five power.

The #1 ranked Huskies travel to #4 ranked Nebraska-Kearney this weekend. The match starts at noon on Saturday.

Saturday's dual against Nebraska-Kearney will be the sixth meeting between the programs with the Huskies holding a perfect 5-0 record.

Top five nationally ranked teams in Divison II:
#1).  St. Cloud State University
#2).  Glenville State
#3).  Wisconsin-Parkside
#4).  Nebraska-Kearney
#5).  Central Oklahoma

SCSU is 9-0 overall on the season and 5-0 in the NSIC.

Besides their #1 team ranking in the recent National Wrestling Coaches Association Poll, the Huskies have nine wrestlers nationally ranked which is tied for the most in the country. Joel Jesuroga is #1 at 157 pounds, Bryce Dagel is #2 at 174, and Dominic Murphy is #2 at 197 pounds.

Following the Huskies' undefeated week, Colby Njos was named NSIC Wrestler of the Week.

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After this weekend it doesn't get any easier for the Huskies, next Friday they return home to Halenbeck Hall for a showdown the #3 ranked Wisconsin-Parkside.

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