NIACC wrestlers fall to Iowa Western

COUNCIL BLUFFS — The NIACC wrestling team earned two victories but it wasn't enough as the Trojans fell 39-9 to Iowa Western on Thursday in their first dual of the season.

Paul Mascarenas earned a 9-3 decision over Printice Walls at 125 while Tristin Luther pinned Seth Novak in 2 minutes, 17 seconds at 174 for the Trojans.

"It was nice to have Paul back in the lineup," NIACC coach Steve Kelly said. "Tristin Luther also had a nice night with a pin at 174."

NIACC returns to action today at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Duals, which begins at 9 a.m.

 "We're going to be in some duals," Kelly said. "They'll be good for us."

Notes: Mascarenas is 8-3 in the 2015-16 season and has a career record of 32-16 ... Luther is 5-4 this season with a career record of 20-12.

IOWA WESTERN 39, NIACC 9

125 - Paul Mascarenas (N) dec. Printice Wall, 8-3; 133 - Clay Stine (IW) won by forfeit; 141 - Colton Adams (IW) dec. Taylor Lehman, 8-7; 149 - Spencer Wray (IW) dec. Bradley Irwin,  7-5; 157 - Chase Lemons (IW) pinned Quincy Kalkbrenner, 1:36.

165 - Lane Gray (IW) pinned Seth Niichel, 6:15; 174 - Tristin Luther (N) pinned Seth Novak, 2:17; 184 - Jhalen Flanders (IW) won by forfeit; 197 - Luke Nohns (IW) pinned Kyler Mathews, 2:55; 285 - Stephen Boone (IW) dec. Mario Pena, 3-2.