GUNNISON, Colo. – Western State Colorado University won seven matches in the home-opening dual against Chadron State College on Friday night. The Mountaineers defeated the Eagles 30-11 to remain undefeated in duals this season.
 
Trenton Piatt earned the staple chain to begin the match, pinning CSC's Evan Smith in the second period to give Western a 6-0 lead to begin the dual.
 
However, the Eagles came soaring back, winning the next two bouts to take a 7-6 lead. It would be the last lead for CSC.
 
The Mountaineers won the following three matches by decision and were ahead 15-7 before the 174-pound bout.
 
Ranked sixth in Division II at 174 pounds, Brandon Supernaw made quick work of his opponent and earned a 17-1 technical fall to increase Western's lead over CSC to 20-7.
 
Ladd Bunker then proceeded to earn an 11-1 major decision at 184 pound to give the Mountaineers a 24-7 lead.
 
After a forfeit at 197 pounds, the Mountaineers had the dual won.
 
Western has recorded 30 points in two straight duals this season to remain undefeated.
 
Those Mountaineers that didn't compete in the dual will wrestle at the Colorado Mesa University Open on Sunday in Grand Junction, Colorado. Results will be posted on www.GoMountaineers.com.