GOLDEN, Colo. — The No. 25 San Francisco State wrestling team suffered back-to-back losses on Friday, falling 27-20 to New Mexico Highlands and 32-13 to No. 18 Colorado Mines.

The Gators are now 7-5 and have now lost three straight after going undefeated in December. They have been shorthanded since losing starters No. 10 Nathan Cervantez (133 lb.) and Alex Felix (141 lb.) to injury in a home dual versus No. 11 Adams State.

SF State got off to an early lead versus the Cowboys (1-1) thanks to a tech fall by Aaron Perez at 125 pounds. However, the Gators faltered in their next three bouts, falling by tech fall to even the match and suffering a pair of pins to fall behind 17-5. No. 12 Maxamillian Schneider, who was earlier in the week named RMAC Wrestler of the Week, needed just 24 seconds to pin opponent Allen Michel. The win at 157 pounds pulled the Gators to within six points but NMHU bounced back and took the 165 lb. and 174 lb. bouts. No. 5 Justin Pichedwatana picked up an 8-3 decision at 184 pounds to pull the Gators to back within 10 points. At 197 lb., John Chetwynd was seconds away from winning his bout but suffered a last-second reversal in a tough 2-1 decision. However, the Gators needed at least a major decision to keep the heavyweight bout meaningful. Justin Ramos came through with a pin in 24 seconds but the Gators came up short, 27-20.
 

Weight	#25 San Francisco State	New Mexico Highlands	Bout Score	Team Score
125	Aaron Perez	Marcus Santillanes	SF State by TF 17-1 (3:31)	5-0
133	Tony Margiotta	Isaac Garcia	NMHU by TF 17-2 (5:00)	5-5
141	Angelo Reyes	Jonathon Trujillo	NMHU by Fall (2:02)	5-11
149	Mason Boutain	Logan Pine	NMHU by Fall (3:38)	5-17
157	#12 Maxamillian Schneider	Allen Michel	SF State by Fall (0:24)	11-17
165	Elias Rosales	Thomas Tolbert	NMHU, 3-1	11-20
174	Maleselino Salt	Kenneth Yara	NMHU by MD 13-5	11-24
184	#5 Justin Pichedwatana	Lance Kilgore	SF State, 8-3	14-24
197	John Chetwynd	Denzell Morrow	NMHU, 2-1	14-27
HWT	Justin Ramos	Julian Sanchez	SF State by Fall (0:24)	20-27

The Gators fell behind 15-0 early to the Orediggers (4-2) and never recovered. Mason Boutain picked up a major decision at 149 lb. Schneider had to work for it but finally pinned Ryan Fidel in 6:55. Pichedwatana picked up another win at 184 lb, earning a narrow 5-4 decision thanks to riding time.
 

Weight	#25 San Francisco State	#18 Colorado School of Mines	Bout Score	Team Score
125	Aaron Perez	Matthew Lavengood	CSM, 6-4	0-3
133	Tony Margiotta	Jake Woods	CSM by Fall (2:48)	0-9
141	Angelo Reyes	Taylor Gambill	CSM by Fall (2:07)	0-15
149	Mason Boutain	Carter Noehre	SF State by MD 10-2	4-15
157	#12 Maxamillian Schneider	Ryan Fidel	SF State by Fall (6:55)	10-15
165	Elias Rosales	#12 Skyler Lykins	CSM by MD 11-2	10-19
174	Maleselino Salt	TJ Shelton	CSM, 7-2	10-22
184	#5 Justin Pichedwatana	Anderson Salisbury	SF State, 5-4	13-22
197	John Chetwynd	Nolan Funk	CSM by Fall (2:22)	13-28
HWT	Justin Ramos	#7 Weston Hunt	CSM by MD 13-1	13-32

 

Quotables

Head Coach Jason Welch: "Today we struggled against some solid teams but nonetheless came out with some good victories. It's great to see our RMAC competition now so that we can better prepare for Regionals in March. We'll be ready for the postseason when we see them again."
 

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The Golden Gators host the 43rd Annual California Collegiate Open on Saturday, January 25. This year's event moves to campus' Student Life and Event Center/Annex I, located at 1 North State Drive.