Sophomore Shakur Laney set the tone in the first match of the day, pinning down Alonzo Allen in the first period.
“We worked hard all week. didn't really give them a break and I think it paid off tonight,†said head coach Joel Greenlee. “I think we are getting closer to where we want to be. Even in the matches we lost I though we gave them all that they could handle.â€
125 – No. 17 Shakur Laney v. Alonzo Allen
In the first match of the day, sophomore Shakur Laney (Canal Winchester, Ohio) faced off against Alonzo Allen at 125-pounds. In the first period Laney took down Allen at the 1:20 mark and pinned him for a victory (1:56).
133 – No. 18 Cameron Kelly v. Chris Debien
Sophomore Cam Kelly (Bellbrook, Ohio) took on Chris Debien at 133-pounds. After the first period Kelly led 6-2, thanks to two takedowns and an escape. Starting on the bottom in the second, Kelly battled free for an escape and led 9-2 after the second. In the final period, Kelly had multiple takedowns which led to his 18-6 major decision win.
141 – Noah Forrider v. Roman Boylen
Redshirt junior Noah Forrider (Marysville, Ohio) faced off against Roman Boylen. After a scoreless first period, Forrider got on the board first off an escape in the second. He went on to lead 4-0 after the second and won the match 6-1 by decision.
149 – Kade Kowalski v. Dylanger Potter
At 149-pounds redshirt freshman Kade Kowalski (Nashport, Ohio) took on Dylanger Potter. Kowalski had two takedowns in the first period to take a 4-1 lead. Neither scored in the second period, exchanging riding time. In the final period, Kowalski snuck in an escape with seconds to go in the match, taking a 5-2 win on decision.
157 – Cullen Cummings v. Trey Watson
Redshirt junior Cullen Cummings (Woddridge, Ill.) took on Chattanooga's Trey Watson at 157-pounds. Cummings swept Watson 8-0 by major decision, thanks to three takedowns, an escape, and 5:01 in riding time.
165 – Tanner Miller v. Justin Lampe
In his first appearance as a Bobcat, freshman Tanner Miller (Lancaster, Ohio) faced Justin Lampe at 165-pounds. In what seemed close at beginning of the match, Miller trailed 4-2 at the end of the first period due to two takedowns from Lampe. Miller was able to add three escapes in the final two periods, but fell by decision 12-5 to Lampe
174 – Arsen Ashughyan v. Sean Mappes
Redshirt sophomore Arsen Ashughyan (Vanadzor, Armenia) came out firing with an immediate takedown against Sean Mappes at 174-pounds. He then had another takedown to end the first period, leading 4-1. In a quiet second period, Mappes was able escape to narrow the gap to 4-2. Ashugyan iced the match with a takedown and escape to closeout a 6-5 win by decision.
184 – Nate Hall v. No. 18 Bryce Carr
In the 184 match, sophomore Nate Hall (Lewis Center, Ohio) took on Boyer Carr at 184-pounds. Carr had a take down early in the first period, which eventually led to a pin (1:32).
197 – Bailey Faust v. Clay Dent
In the 197-pound matchup redshirt freshman Bailey Faust (Lexington, Ohio) took on Clay Dent at 197-pounds. Dent got up early off of a take down to lead 2-0, but Faust staged a comeback. It was highlighted by two escapes, a take down and two calls for stalling. He finished the match with a 7-2 win by decision.
285 – Zack Parker v. No. 8 Jared Johnson
The heavyweight match featured redshirt sophomore Zack Parker (Felton, Del.) against Jared Johnson. Johnson swept Parker 8-0 by major decision in the last match of the day.
Final team score: Ohio 26, UT Chattanooga 13
Results:
125: No. 17 Shakur Laney (OHIO) over Alonzo Allen (UTC) (Fall 1:56)
133: No. 19 Cameron Kelly (OHIO) over Chris Debien (UTC) (MD 18-6)
141: Noah Forrider (OHIO) over Roman Boylen (UTC) (Dec. 6-1)
149: Kade Kowalski (OHIO) over Dylanger Potter (UTC) (Dec. 5-2)
157: Cullen Cummings (OHIO) over Trey Watson (UTC) (MD 8-0)
165: Justin Lampe (UTC) over Tanner Miller (OHIO) (Dec. 12-5)
174: Arsen Ashughyan (OHIO) over Sean Mappes (UTC) (Dec. 6-5)
184: No. 18 Bryce Carr (UTC) over Nate Hall (OHIO) (Fall 1:32)
197: Bailey Faust (OHIO) over Clay Dent (UTC) (Dec. 7-2)
285: No. 8 Jared Johnson (UTC) over Zack Parker (OHIO) (MD 8-0)
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