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  • Photo: Sam Janicki

    Photo: Sam Janicki

    MAC Conference Recap (12/8/21)

    2x NCAA qualifier Derek Spann (Photo/Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com)


    Buffalo: On Friday, the Bulls traveled to Edinboro, Pennsylvania, where they had a doubleheader against two opponents: Edinboro University and Gannon University. Just as my predictions stated, Buffalo swept both matches. The University at Buffalo trampled over the Fighting Scots 26-9, winning 7 out of the ten bouts. Next, the Bulls had a solid win over Gannon 30-9, again winning 7 out of ten matches. The following four wrestlers went 2-0 on the day: Derek Spann (133), Noah Grover (165), Giuseppe Hoose (174), and Sam Mitchell (197). The following six wrestlers at least had one win during the doubleheader: Tristan Daugherty (125), Ben Freeman (141), John Arceri (149), Ty Raines (157), Jake Lanning (184), and Toby Cahill (HWT). At the Storm Open, Jay Nivison had an incredible performance, taking the title at 165.

    The Bulls will wrestle on Saturday, December 11th at 7:00 pm against North Dakota State at Alumni Arena.

    Central Michigan: The Chippewas faced Rider University in an interconference battle, coming out on top 24-12 after winning six out of ten matches. Dresden Simon (141) posted a 10-8 win over Quinn Kinner, Johnny Lovett (157) secured a 6-2 win over Alec Bobchin, Tracy Hubbard (165) defeated Joe Casey by injury default, Bret Fedewa (174) reigned victorious over Shane Reitsma 9-6, Aaron Bolo (197) won by decision 10-4 over Matt Correnti, and Matt Stencel secured a fall over Dave Szuba at 1:28.

    The Chippewas will compete on Saturday, December 11th, at the Cleveland State Open.

    Clarion: The Golden Eagles posted a 25-12 win over Ohio University. The following wrestlers defeated their opponents to secure the win for Clarion: Joey Fischer, Seth Koleno, Brent Moore, Cam Pine, Will Feldkamp, and Austin Chapman.

    Clarion will wrestle Stevens Institute of Technology (10:00 am) and Messiah College (11:30 am) on Saturday, December 11th, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

    George Mason: The Patriots captured five wins in their dual against Long Island, winning 24-16. The following wrestlers helped to secure a victory: Kaden Cassidy (141) by FFT, Shawn Nonaka (149) by FFT, Avery Bassett (157) over James Johnston 13-7, Tyler Kocak (165) over Blake Bahna 6-4 in sudden victory, and Logan Messer (174) defeated Thomas DiGennaro by fall in 1:17.

    The Patriots will wrestle Ohio University on December 19th at 11:00 am in Fairfax, Virginia.

    Kent State: The Golden Flashes traveled to the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, where one wrestler secured a spot on the podium. Jake Ferri (125) placed 7th, after defeating Jacob Allen of Navy 11-8.

    The Golden Flashes will wrestle at the Cleveland State Open on Saturday, December 11th.

    Northern Illinois: The Huskies stayed in-state and competed at the Cougar Clash, hosted by SIUE. Mason Kauffman (174) and Brit Wilson (184) came away as winners for NIU. That helped the team finish with 129.5 points, good enough for second behind Wisconsin. Bryce West (125) and Izzak Olejnik (165) also were finalists for the Huskies.

    Northern Illinois is slated to compete at the Art Kraft Memorial in River Grove, Illinois on Saturday.

    Ohio University: The Bobcats traveled to West Virginia, where they reigned victorious, securing a 30-9 win on the road. The following eight wrestlers helped secure a wide margin victory: Oscar Sanchez (125) major decision over Colton Drousias 12-3, Gio DiSabato (133) defeated Garett Lautzenheiser by a 5-2 decision, Kyran Hagan (141) had a fall in 1:41 over Caleb Rea, Alec Hagan (149) teched Brayden Roberts 16-0, Jordan Slivka (157) had a close decision 3-0 over Alex Hornfeck, Sal Perrine (174) won by decision 11-6 over Dennis Robin, Zayne Lehman (184) defeated Anthony Carman 10-3, and Jordan Greer (197) was victorious over Jackson Moomau 6-2.

    The Bobcats will be back in action on Saturday, December 11th, where they will wrestle Bellarmine University at 5:00 pm.

    SIUE: The Cougars hosted the Cougar Clash on Saturday, December 4th, where they placed nine wrestlers on the podium. Matt Malavsky (133) placed 6th, Saul Ervin (141) placed 2nd, Cardeionte Wilson (165) placed 3th, Kevin Gschwendtner (174) placed 5th, Sergio Villallobos (184) placed 5th, placed 3th, Ryan Yarnell (197) placed 2nd, Austin Andres (197) placed 3rd, Aric Bohn (HWT) placed 5th, and Colton McKiernan (HWT).

    The Cougars will face Chattanooga (12:00 pm) and Illinois on Saturday (3:00 pm), December 11th.

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