Flashes Come Up Short at Ohio 21-16

Friday, January 24

Athens, Ohio

7:00 p.m.

Kent State University

Ohio University

Photo by: David Dermer

1/24/2014 9:27:00 PM | Wrestling

ATHENS, Ohio- Kent State (8-7, 2-1 MAC) earned expected victories in four weight classes, but was unable to pull off an upset Friday night in a 21-16 loss to Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Junior Tyler Small began the night with a third period pin of Noah Forrider. Trailing 1-0 to start the third, Small started from the top position and used a leg ride to set up a tightly locked cradle.

Watch Small vs. Forrider

Two matches later, it was sophomore Ian Miller's turn to earn bonus points for the Golden Flashes with a 16-5 major decision over Sparty Chino. Miller's five-point move following a Chino shot in the second put the match out of reach.

Watch Miller vs. Chino

Up 10-9 after five matches, sophomore Sam Wheeler extended the lead with a convincing 12-5 decision over Ryan Garringer. Wheeler took charge from the neutral position, converting takedowns on five different shots.

Watch Wheeler vs. Garringer

The Bobcats responded with three straight victories, including Phil Wellington's 4-2 decision over sophomore Cole Baxter at 197. Wellington trailed 2-1 in the third, before scoring a takedown and securing riding time.

Sophomore Mack McGuire finished off the night 2-1 decision over Kagan Squire. McGuire's first period takedown at the edge of the mat made the difference.

Sophomore 149-pounder Michael DePalma missed action with an injury.

The Flashes continue their rivalry weekend Sunday, hosting Central Michigan at the M.A.C. Center.

Results
141 – Tyler Small fall over Noah Forrider 5:29
149 – Tywan Claxton dec. over Kyle Bauer 8-2
157 – Ian Miller maj. dec. over Sparty Chino 16-5
165 – Harrison Hightower dec. over Tyler Buckwalter 10-4
174 – Cody Walters dec. over Caleb Marsh 5-2
184 – Sam Wheeler dec. over Ryan Garringer 12-5
197 – Phil Wellington dec. over Cole Baxter 4-2
285 – Jeremy Johnson fall over Mimmo Lytle 2:58
125 – KeVon Powell dec. over Del Vinas 9-5
133 – Mack McGuire dec. over Kagen Squire 2-1