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Paul Bjorkstrand is a former wrestler for Augsburg at 133 pounds. He wrestled for Augsburg from 2005–2008 and during 2009–10 season.

College career

2005–06 season

Bjorkstrand made his Augsburg varsity dual debut on December 6, 2005 against Southwest Minnesota State. He lost to Ryan Reed in a 9-3 decision.[1] On January 5, Bjorkstrand pinned Adam Schlee (Augustana, S.D.) at the 2:15 mark of the first period.[2]

2006–07 season

On November 22, 2006, Bjorkstrand earned a 7-6 decision over St. John's Tim Thompson.[3] On December 5, he earned a 14-6 major decision over Southwest Minnesota State's Michel Barrie.[4] On January 3, eighth-ranked Bjorkstrand won by forfeit in a dual meet with Augustana (S.D.).[5] On January 23, he earned a 13-6 decision over Minnesota State Moorhead's Troy MacFarland (MSUM).[6]

2007–08 season

On December 4, 2007, Bjorkstrand earned a 14-3 major decision over Southwest Minnesota State's Ed Reno.[7] At the 2008 NWCA/Cliff Keen Division III National Duals, Bjorkstrand earned 15-0 technical fall over Johns Hopkins (Md.) wrestler Xavier Mohammed 12 seconds into the third period.[8]

2009–10 season

See also: 2009–10 season

Bjorkstrand began the season listed at 133 pounds.[9] At the Auggie-Brute-Adidas Open on November 21, he went 3-1, claiming the third spot in the 133-pound gold division. Bjorkstrand opened up the tournament with a 16-0 technical fall over David Crow (William Penn). He then earned a 11-0 major decision over Johnny Brennan (Wisconsin-La Crosse). He was then pinned by three-time Division I All-American Jayson Ness of the University of Minnesota. Ness—who finished third at the 2009 Division I national championships[10] and was ranked second in the nation at 133 pounds[11]—pinned Bjorkstrand 1:17 in the first period. Bjorkstrand then earned an 8-6 decision over Grandvalley's Travis Evans to claim the third-place spot.[12] On November 25, Bjorkstrand was suddenly reversed and pinned by Division II opponent Cody Lensing of Augustana (S.D.) at the 2:48 mark of the first period.[13]

On December 8, Bjorkstrand was pinned by Division II opponent Evan Forde of Minnesota State University Moorhead at the 5:49 mark. Previous to being pinned, Bjorkstrand had gone ahead of Forde 11-5, including holding him in a near-fall position for over one minute and thirty seconds in the first period.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Augsburg dominates in 41-6 win at Division II Southwest Minnesota State!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 6, 2005. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/8/27/wres120605.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  2. ^ "Augsburg wins 6 of 10 matches to score 23-14 win over Division II Augustana (S.D.)". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). January 5, 2006. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/8/27/wres010506.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  3. ^ "No. 1-ranked Augsburg wins all 10 matches, dominates in 43-0 win over St. John's!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). November 22, 2006. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/8/27/wres112206.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  4. ^ "Auggies dominate in 46-3 victory over Division II Southwest Minnesota State!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 5, 2006. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/8/27/wres120506.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  5. ^ "Auggies improve to 3-0, claim 31-10 win over Augustana (S.D.)!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). January 3, 2007. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/8/27/wres010307.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  6. ^ "Augsburg wins 9 of 10 matches, topping Division II Minnesota State Moorhead 35-3!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). January 23, 2007. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/8/27/wres012307.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  7. ^ "Young Auggies claim 41-3 victory over D-II Southwest Minnesota State!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 4, 2007. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/9/wres120407.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  8. ^ "No. 2-ranked Augsburg advances to semifinals of NWCA Division III National Duals!". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). January 12, 2008. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/3/10/wres011208.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  9. ^ "2009-10 Wrestling Roster". Wrestling. Augsburg Athletics. 2009. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/roster.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved November 12, 2009.
  10. ^ "Ness Places Third to Lead Gophers at Nationals". Wrestling (The University of Minnesota Athletics Department). March 21, 2009. http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38904&SPID=3325&ATCLID=3697763. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  11. ^ "Wrestling Season Outlook 2009-10". Wrestling (University of Minnesota Athletics Department). November 11, 2009. http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38904&SPID=3325&ATCLID=204831164. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  12. ^ "Auggie Brute Adidas Open Augsburg College 11/21/09". Wrestling. November 21, 2009. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/custompages/statistics/wrestling/2009-10/112109auggieopen.htm. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  13. ^ "Auggies score 21-12 win over Vikings". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). November 25, 2009. Archived from the original on November 27, 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5lbl3hzpz. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
  14. ^ "Auggies score 34-13 win over MSUM". Wrestling (Augsburg Athletics). December 8, 2009. http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2009/12/8/wres120809.aspx?path=wrestling. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
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