ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- It doesn't get much better than the match-up set for this Friday night at Halenbeck Hall.  The top two ranked teams in the nation in Division II wrestling will square off in a showdown on the mat.

St. Cloud State University has been ranked #1 for the whole season.  This Friday they are hosting the #2 ranked Wisconsin-Parkside.  The match starts at 5:30 p.m.

SCSU is undefeated on the year at 10-0 overall and 5-0 in the NSIC.  The Rangers come to town with a 10-2 overall record and 4-1 in the conference.  They will wrestle at Mankato on Thursday night, before coming to St. Cloud.  Parkside isn't in the NSIC in every sport but they are for wrestling.

Top 5 National NWCA Division II Rankings:
#1).  St. Cloud State University - 88 points
#2).  Wisconsin - Parkside - 65.5 points
#3).  Glenville State - 65.5 points
#4).  Nebraska - Kearney - 65.0 points
#5).  Central Oklahoma - 64.5 points

Last Saturday SCSU edged Nebraska-Kearney 20-19.

St. Cloud State has nine of its 10 wrestlers ranked nationally.  The Rangers have eight of their 10 wrestlers ranked nationally.

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The Huskies have won eight of the past nine matchups against the Rangers.

You can get tickets here.  The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. The Huskies are looking for a packed house in red and black to give them the home mat advantage.

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