Simpson College hosted one-half of the American Rivers Conference duals this afternoon in Indianola, Iowa. The Norse won three of four matches increasing their overall dual meet record to 11-5, and are now in third place in the league standings with a mark of 3-2.

The Norse defeated No. 9 Loras College 19-17, lost to No. 11 Coe College 34-12, and wrapped up the afternoon with a 47-0 victory over Simpson and 42-7 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Individually, nationally ranked No. 7 Clayton McDonough (157) and No. 4 Walter West (285) led the Norse with perfect 4-0 records. McDonough won two matches by fall and two by tech fall, and improved to 23-5 for the year. West won one match by fall and one by tech fall and is now 14-1.

Recording three wins included Connor Kidd (133), Bryce McDonough (165), and Ben Strehlow (197). Kidd won two matches by fall and one by major decision while both McDonough and Strehlow won two matches by tech fall.

Luther will return to action on Friday, Jan. 31 at the University of Dubuque. Start time for this A-R-C dual is scheduled for 7 p.m.

No. 19 Luther 19, No. 9 Loras 17 Recap:
Trailing 17-13 entering the final two bouts of the match, Ben Strehlow (197) and No. 4 Walter West (285) posted back-to-back victories to secure the come-from-behind victory. Bonus points were recorded by Kidd (133), Clayton McDonough (157) and Bryce McDonough (165).

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No. 11 Coe 34, No. 19 Luther 12 Recap:
Luther won three bouts in this match. No. 7 Clayton McDonough (157) defeated Ty Koedem by fall (1:43). Bryce McDonough (165) followed with a (7-2) decision over Kael Scranton, and No. 4 Walter West (285) won by decision (6-0) over Damari Dancy.

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No. 19 Luther 47, Simpson 0 Recap:
Eight of 10 of the Norse victories produced bonus points in this match. Connor Kidd (133) and Braeden Hendel (174) both recorded falls, while Quentin Vilmenay (149), No. 7 Clayton McDonough (157), Bryce McDonough (165), Ben Strehlow (197) and No. 4 Walter West (285) all recorded tech falls. Elijah Mitchell (184) won by major decision.

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No. 19 Luther 42, Nebraska Wesleyan University 7 Recap:
Connor Kidd (133), No. 7 Clayton McDonough (157), Elijah Mitchell (184) and No. 4 Walter West (285) all recorded falls. Bryce McDonough (165), Braeden Hendel (174) and Ben Strehlow (197) tallied tech falls.

Noel Rosales Jr. (125) started the match with a 4-0 decision victory over Quintin Chavez.

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