Held at CSU's Woodling Gymnasium, Clarion raised its season record to 4-8 and 2-3 in the EWL, while Cleveland State dipped to 3-7 overall and 0-4 in the EWL.
Clarion jumped out to a 6-0 led early in the match when Tyler Fraley's takedown with 40-seconds left gave him a 3-2 win over Ben Willeford at 125, and Joe Waltko notched a 9-5 decision over Mike Carlone at 133.
After CSU's Nick Flannery decisioned Sam Sherlock 10-6 at 141, the Eagles rebounded for two major decisions when Tyler Bedelyon won 13-1 over Mike Mencini at 149 and James Fleming won 16-2 over Matt Donohoe at 157 to put Clarion in front 14-3.
Bedelyon had three takedowns and a two and three point near fall for the win while raising his season record to 16-11.
Fleming dominated his bout one takedown and four, three point near falls for his win. Ranked #4 in the nation at 157, the victory puts his season record at 26-2 and his career record at 118-18. His 118 career wins has him 12th all-time. Next up at 120 career wins is former Clarion great and MMA Champion Frank Edgar, who had a career record of 120-55 (2002-2005).
CSU's Corey Carlo notched a 9-2 win over Nick Milano at 165, but Clarion countered with three straight wins to win the dual when Ryan Darch defeated Mike Monson 6-3 at 174, Steven Cressley's overtime takedown gave him a 3-1 win over Bobby Blankenship at 184 and Justin Ortega won 6-0 over Corbin Boone at 197.
Although CSU's Riley Shawn defeated Phil Catrucco 10-6 at heavyweight, Clarion won the dual by a final score of 23-9.
CLARION NOTES: Fraley upped his record to 12-9, Bedelyon 16-11, Fleming 26-2, and Ortega 16-11… Clarion will host Bucknell on Friday night at 7pm, then host Lehigh on Saturday at 2pm at Tippin Gym.
Results:
125-Tyler Fraley (CL) dec. Ben Willeford (CSU), 3-2. CL leads 3-0
133- Joe Waltko (CL) dec. Mike Carlone (CSU), 9-5. CL leads 6-0
141- Nick Flannery (CSU) dec. Sam Sherlock (CL), ,10-6. CL leads 6-3
149- Tyler Bedelyon (CL) maj. dec. Mike Mencini (CSU), 13-1. CL leads 10-3
157- #4 James Fleming (CL) maj. dec. Matt Donohoe (CSU), 16-2, CL leads 14-3
165- Corey Carlo (CSU) dec. Nick Milano (CL), 9-2. CL leads 14-6
174-Ryan Darch (CL) dec. Mike Monson (CSU), 6-3, CL leads 17-6
184-Steven Cressley (CL) dec. Bobby Blankenship (CSU), 3-1 in overtime. CL leads 20-6
197-Josh Ortega (CL) dec. Corbin Boone (CSU), 6-0. CL leads 23-6
285-Riley Shaw (CSU) dec. Phil Catrucco (CL), 10-6. CL wins 23-9.
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