NDSU Wrestling Closes Dual Season at #19 South Dakota State on Sunday

The Bison will look to end the regular season on a high note against their in-state rival.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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North Dakota State wrestling heads to Brookings, South Dakota to take on #19 South Dakota State in the final dual meet of the season. The Bison and Jackrabbits have a long-standing rivalry, with NDSU holding a 45-26-1 all-time series lead, though SDSU has won the last four matchups. This will be the 73rd meeting between the two programs.

Why it matters

This dual serves as the final tune-up for both teams before the Big 12 Wrestling Championships in March. NDSU has faced a very tough schedule this season, with nine of their 16 Division I opponents currently ranked in the Top 25. A win over their in-state rival would provide valuable momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

The dual will take place on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings. It will be streamed live on MidCo Sports Plus, with live results available through TrackWrestling. NDSU has seven wrestlers ranked in various polls, led by #16 Jared Petersen at 149 pounds. Petersen has multiple top-25 wins this season and has wrestled the 9th toughest schedule in the country at his weight class.

  • The dual will take place on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m.
  • NDSU will shift focus to the Big 12 Wrestling Championships on March 6-7 after this dual.

The players

Jared Petersen

NDSU's #16 ranked wrestler at 149 pounds, with multiple top-25 wins this season and a 12-5 record against a very tough schedule.

South Dakota State

NDSU's in-state rival, currently ranked #19 in the country. The Jackrabbits have won the last four meetings between the two programs.

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What’s next

After this dual, NDSU will shift focus to the Big 12 Wrestling Championships on March 6-7 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The takeaway

This dual against their in-state rival provides NDSU with a valuable opportunity to build momentum heading into the postseason, as they have faced one of the toughest schedules in the country this season.