PUEBLO, Colo. (Feb. 8, 2020) – The Colorado State University-Pueblo wrestling team lost to Western Colorado University Saturday by the score of 23-18 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference contest at Massari Arena that closed the home dual season for the ThunderWolves. 
 
Before the dual, the Pack celebrated their two seniors, D'Andre Brumfield (Dallas, Texas) and Isaiah Diggs (Federal Way, Wash.). 
 
With the loss, CSU-Pueblo fell to 4-6 overall and 3-3 in RMAC duals. The Mountaineers improved to 12-6 overall and 5-1 in RMAC duals. 
 
After forfeiting at 125 and losing at the next two weight classes, the Pack trailed 12-0. But the next three bouts got the ThunderWolves back in the match. 
 
At 149, Gavin Melendez (R-Jr., Los Banos, Calif.) battled for a 3-2 decision victory. He scored all three points in the third period, which included the only takedown of the match. 
 
Diggs earned a major decision victory at 157 by the score of 15-6. He recorded six takedowns in the bout, which included four in the first period. 
 
Following the match, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty point was assessed to CSU-Pueblo and the score was 12-6. 
 
Redshirt-freshman Elijah Valdez (Colorado Springs, Colo.) recorded his third straight pin at 165 and knotted the score at 12-12. He made quick work of his opponent and only needed 1:15 to secure the victory. 
 
Unfortunately for the ThunderWolves, the Mountaineers won the next three bouts and led 23-12 heading to the heavyweight match. 
 
No. 12 Gavin Nye (R-So., Gerber, Calif.) needed only 1:33 to score his second straight pin fall victory and his eighth straight win (five by fall and two technical falls).
 
The Pack close the dual season Friday, Feb. 14 at No. 9 Colorado School of Mines. The bout is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
 
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Colorado State University – Pueblo competes in 22 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.