Mines at New Mexico Highlands, Friday, 6 p.m. [Live Video] [Live Results]
Mines at Adams State, Saturday, 6 p.m. [Live Video] [Live Results]
 

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THE WEEKEND
Mines will hit the road for two RMAC duals at New Mexico Highlands on Friday and Adams State Saturday. The Orediggers hope to bounce back after a pair of losses to Colorado Mesa and Western State last week.

LAVENGOOD EARNS #1 PLAY OF THE WEEK
Matt Lavengood wrestled an all-timer against Colorado Mesa's Thomas Tawata last week, and his incredible comeback win earned him the RMAC's #1 play of the week on Wednesday. Lavengood fell behind 14-3 in the match but scored 11 straight points to force overtime, where he earned a quick takedown to win 16-14.

RANKINGS
Mines was well-represented in last week's D2wrestle.com rankings. As a team, Mines remains #12 in Super Region 4 while receiving votes towards the national top 25. Jacob Gerken bumped up one spot to #8 in the 149-pound national rankings, while four Orediggers earned regional spots: Lukas Erickson at #7 at 141, Gerken at #2 at 149, Keenan Willits at #7 at 165, and Robert Gambrell at #7 at 174.
 
LEADERS
Robert Gambrell continues to have the team's best record at 18-3 this season, and he co-leads the team with Jacob Gerken in dual points at 24. Gerken (11-5), Noah Au-Yeung (11-10), Ethan Ruby (10-5), and Matt Lavengood (10-8) each have double-digit wins this year. Jake Woods leads the team in pins with six.
 

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Mines Projected Line-Up
125- Matt Lavengood (10-8) or Zach Gracia (4-5)
133- Noah Au-Yeung (11-10)
141- Lukas Erickson (8-7) or Justin Ray (5-3)
149- #8 Jacob Gerken (11-5)
157- Ethan Ruby (10-5)
165- Keenan Willits (4-3) or John Crowley (1-1)
174- Robert Gambrell (18-3)
184- Ben Krantz (8-10) or Anthony Spallino (4-3)
197- Brandon Saunders (6-10)
285- Jake Feldman (0-6)