Utah Valley edges Jackrabbits, 22-18

Shea Nolan goes for a takedown against Utah Valley State's Derek Thomas during the second period of his 3-2 win at 184 pounds on Wednesday night at Frost Arena, but the Wolverines prevailed in the dual as they downed the Jacks, 22-18. Troy Maroney/Register

BROOKINGS – The Jackrabbits are getting closer – and better.

South Dakota State fell 22-18 to Utah Valley State in a Western Wrestling Conference dual that wasn’t decided until the final match.

The Jacks took an early 12-0 lead as Aaron Pickrel picked up a forfeit win at 125 pounds, and then, Brance Simms won by fall at 133 with a defensive pin of Chasen Tolbert just two minutes and 40 seconds into their match.



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