McMINNVILLE – Southern Oregon was too much for Linfield's newly-resurrected men's wrestling team as the Raiders won 37-12 in their first dual matchup since 1980 on Sunday at Ted Wilson Gymansium.
 
The Raiders mounted a 31-0 advantage while taking the first six matches of the afternoon, getting pins from 125-pounder Mitch Warren, 141-pounder Anthony Perez and 157-pounder Travis Thorpe during the run. They improved to 5-0, marking the team's best start since it won its first six duals in 2012-13.

Warren and Thorpe pinned Jacob Moore and Jack Barrett in their first rounds, while Perez finished off Jacob Jarvis with 15 seconds left in the third period. Andrew Herrera later posted a first-round win by fall over Darrius Walker at 197.

Evan Potter, SOU's No. 2-ranked 133-pounder, added bonus points with an 8-0 major decision over Kellen Hanson, and No. 7-ranked Aaron Gandara held on for a 6-4 decision over Micah Worthington at 149. Ayden Wolgamott won by forfeit at 165 for the Raiders' other points.

The Wildcats (2-3) claimed three of the final four weight classes. Prince Pothier (174) won by fall. Lance Van Hoose (184) and Jacob Barnes (285) tacked on decisions.

The Raiders return home at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a dual against No. 20 Montana State-Northern.

Southern Oregon 37, Linfield 12
125 – Mitch Warren, SOU, p. Jacob Moore, 2:30. (6-0)
133 – Evan Potter, SOU, major dec. Kellen Hanson, 8-0. (10-0)
141 – Anthony Perez, SOU, p. Jacob Jarvis, 6:45. (16-0)
149 – Aaron Gandara, SOU, dec. Micah Worthington, 6-4. (19-0)
157 – Travis Thorpe, SOU, p. Jack Barrett, 1:21. (25-0)
165 – Ayden Wolgamott, SOU, wins by forfeit. (31-0)
174 – Price Pothier, Linfield, p. Jordan Faifai, 2:00. (31-6)
184 – Lance Van Hoose, Linfield, dec. Kabb Christensen, 5-4. (31-9)
197 – Andrew Herrera, SOU, p. Darrius Walker, 2:09. (37-9)
285 – Jacob Barnes, Linfield, dec. Antonio Garcia, 6-4. (37-12)