Eggleston, Ernst lead Mustangs at GPAC Duals

CRETE, Neb. —  Morningside's two ranked wrestlers — Zander Ernst and Caden Eggleston — won all three of their matches on Saturday as part of Day 2 of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Duals, hosted by Doane.

As a team, the Mustangs fell in all three duals to the Tigers, Hastings, and Concordia.

Morningside vs. Hastings

141 — Josue Munoz scored all seven of his points during the third period to gain a 7-2 win, and get the Mustangs on the board.

149 — Eggleston, ranked 10th nationally, won by forfeit.

165 —Ernst, ranked third in his weight class, earned a 21-5 technical fall, beating his opponent in 5 minutes, 45 seconds.

184 — Joseph Monge recorded four separate takedowns during the third period en rout to a 16-4 major decision.

Morningside vs. Concordia

149 — Eggleston took down his opponent early, and won 5-3 for the Mustangs' first points of this dual.

165 — Ernst also had a first-period takedown, as well as two points in the third, to win 8-2.

Morningside vs. Doane

149 — Eggleston recorded the only Mustang victory by pinfall, as he downed his opponent on the mat in 1 minute, 27 seconds.

165 — Ernst collected a takedown in each period, good for a 12-5 victory.