WARRIOR GRAPPLERS DROP TWO AT CLIFF KEEN NATIONAL DUALS

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Lycoming College wrestling team suffered losses in its first two matches at the Cliff Keen/NWCA National Duals held at Ohio State University this weekend. The Warriors lost their opening bout to Springfield College, 22-18. They then fell to Ohio Northern, 21-18, in the first round of consolations. Lycoming is now 11-4 in dual matches this season.

The Warriors had only three winners versus Springfield, but it was almost enough as all three pinned their opponents. Mike Waldron (So./Williamsport, PA; Loyalsock) got things started at 133 pounds; Jeremy Adams (So./Clearfield, PA; Clearfield) followed at 157 pounds; and Jeff Tierney (Jr./Blairstown, NJ; North Warren Regional) claimed the last fall at 184 pounds.

Against Ohio Northern, Lycoming raced out to a 15-0 advantage by winning the first four weights. T.J. Hunsberger (Fr./Moon Township, PA; Moon) led off, accepting a forfeit at 125. Waldron then added a 6-2 decision at 133. At 141, Andy Squires (Fr./Clearfield, PA; Clearfield) recorded a 5-0 decision. Corey Mowery (Fr./Montgomery, PA; Montgomery) followed at 149 with a 9-4 decision. Ohio Northern won the next two bouts, before Andy Hull (So./Mill Hall, PA; Bald Eagle Nittany) won an 11-7 decision at 174 to put the Warriors up 18-9. The Polar Bears, however, won the final three weights, including a technical fall and major decision to claim the victory.

Lycoming will return home for their next match, hosting conference rival Delaware Valley on Friday, January 25.
 

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