Iowa State fans packed into CY Stephens Auditorium on Sunday afternoon for a dual against the Rider Broncs.

The Cyclones wrestled tough, but Rider managed to leave Ames with a 22-15 win.

The action began with the heavyweights. Iowa State 285-pounder Marcus Harrington matched up with Rider’s Ryan Cloud. Harrington picked up a couple takedowns before picking up an 8-3 win.

Rider diffused any momentum the Cyclones had. Rider’s 125-pounder J.R. Wert handled Iowa State’s Jonathan Marmolejo, winning 10-1.

After a strong performance at the Lindenwood Open, 133-pounder Ian Parker had a tough time getting anything going against Rider’s Anthony Cefolo. Cefolo pinned Parker in 2:01.

Kanen Storr put Iowa State back in the win column at 141-pounds. After a scoreless first period, Storr got the crowd involved and ended up winning an 11-6 decision.

Jarrett Degen wrestled for the Cyclones at 149-pounds. Degen was coming off a dominant performance at the Lindenwood Open. Degen’s momentum continued with a 5-2 decision over Rider’s Gary Dinmore.

At the halfway point, the Cyclones trailed Rider 10-9.

Chase Straw competed for the Cyclones at 157-pounds. Tied at 11 late in the third period, Rider’s B.J. Clagon pulled off a reversal to grab a last-second win.

At 165-pounds, Iowa State’s Colston DiBlasi wrestled Rider’s Chad Walsh. Walsh was in control most of the match, winning in a major decision, 15-5.

Ames native Hank Swalla represented Iowa State at 174-pounds. Swalla failed to register much offense, losing 18-3 in a tech fall.

After starting 0-3 in the second half, 184-pounder Dane Pestano helped the Cyclones rebound. Pestano won in a 9-3 decision.

In the final match, Iowa State trotted out 197-pounder Sam Colbray. Colbray ended the dual on a high note for the Cyclones, winning 8-3.