For Immediate Release
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
NSIC Media Relations
NSIC Wrestler of the Week
Lane Ewing (157 lbs., R-Fr., Douglas, Wyo. / Douglas HS) – University of Mary
- Won the 157-pound weight class at the
DWU Open, going 5-0 in the process
- Took down his first match by a 18-0 tech fall
- Defeated Augustana's Cash Raymond by a 15-7 major decision in the quarterfinals
- He was victorious over SMSU's Sean Howk in the semifinals by a 11-0 major decision
- Won the open by taking a 9-3 decision over Chadron State's Brandon Paredes
Other Top Performances
Payton Handevidt (AUGIE)
- Won Open 165 pound weight class at DWU Open
- Went 5-0 to take top spot, recording three victories over NSIC opponents
- Recorded a fall in 33 seconds over Nolan Stanton from Wayne State College
- Defeated wrestlers from SMSU (7-2) and NSU (5-2) in decisions with a 13-3 major decision over Concordia (Neb.)
- Took first with 1-0 victory over teammate Charlie Petit
Paolo Salminen (MSU)
- Held a 4-1 record at Luther College Open to place second
- Recorded a 17-0 TF, two major decisions, and one decision win
Anthony Sykora (MSUM)
- Earned five victories en route to a 174-pound weight class championship at the DWU Open
- Won his first match by technical fall (16-4) and earned another tech fall in the quarterfinals (17-1)
- Collected a victory in the final match in a close decision, 15-13
Jaxton Packer (USF)
- Picked up his first collegiate title finishing 4-0
- Had a 17-2 tech fall over Ben Cervantes of Nebraska Wesleyan
- Had a 17-2 tech fall over Marcus Hayes of St. Johns
- Added a 17-2 tech fall over Xavier Jones of St. Jones
- Finished with a 16-1 tech fall over Christopher McClanahan of Nebraska Wesleyan
Sean Howk (SMSU)
- Led SMSU with a fourth-place finish at the Dakota Wesleyan Open
- Finished the day 4-2, picking up wins by major decision and decision before winning a pair of matches via tie-breaker
- Won by major decision over Edon Davis (MSUM) (Maj 12-0)
- Won by decision over Daniel Ferreira (Iowa Western CC) (Dec 2-1)
- Won in sudden victory over Caleb Durr (Augustana) (SV-1 7-4)
- Won in tie breaker over Logan Butzon (Augustana) (TB-1 3-2)
Dominic Ducato (SCSU)
- Had an undefeated weekend where he went 5-0 to claim the Elite 125 Title at the Luther College Open
- Tallied four bonus point victories (two tech falls and two pins) en route to winning the title
- In the first place match, Ducato recorded a 19-4 tech fall against Dalton Whitehall Gikes of Wartburg
NSIC Wrestling Pages
NSIC Wrestlers of the Week
11/5/24: Drake Hayward – Minnesota State
11/12/24: Lane Ewing – University of Mary
About the NSIC
The NSIC is a 15-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 27 team national championships and crowned 116 individual national champions. For additional information, visit
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About NCAA Division II
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