The University of Wyoming wrestling team won five of 10 matches against South Dakota State on Thursday, but the Jackrabbits had enough bonus points to escape with a 20-18 win in Brookings, South Dakota.
The Cowboys, No. 22 in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches poll, jumped out to a 10-0 lead behind No. 19 Sam Turner's 3-0 victory at 149 pounds, No. 12 Archie Colgan's 5-3 decision at 157 and No. 14 Branson Ashworth's 11-3 major decision at 165.
The No. 15 Jackrabbits won the next five matches, however, to offset victories by No. 5 Montorie Bridges at 133 (22-7 technical fall) and No.