Kent State University
Ohio University
Bobcats Take Back Grudge Match Trophy
1/18/2019 9:19:00 PM | Wrestling
ATHENS, Ohio – Redshirt freshman heavyweight Spencer Berthold gave Kent State early momentum Friday night, but Ohio took back The Grudge Match trophy with a 24-12 home victory at the Convocation Center. After a first period pin by Berthold, the Bobcats put together six straight wins.
Berthold used a single leg shot to put Zack Parker on the mat and began setting up a cradle. By the 1:27 mark, Berthold rolled Parker to his back on the edge of the mat, but kept one foot in-bounds to get the fall.
"Spencer had a great takedown and slipped on the cradle as their guy was trying to tripod up," Head Coach Jim Andrassy said.
The Golden Flashes also won back-to-back matches to close out the dual at 174 and 184. Sophomore Dylan Barreiro remained aggressive throughout his bout and earned a third period stalling point in a 2-1 decision over Arsen Ashughyan.
"I think Dylan felt it early on that the best way for him to win was to keep attacking his legs," Andrassy said of Barreiro being more aggressive Friday night.
Sophomore Andrew McNally ran his current winning streak to seven matches with a 3-2 win over Hunter Yeargan. McNally's third period takedown made the difference in his 25th victory of the season.
The Flashes next best opportunities for wins came at 149 and 165. Redshirt freshman Kody Komara scored a third period takedown to take a 3-1 lead, but Alec Hagan escaped and recorded a late takedown in a 4-3 decision.
Two matches later, Isaac Bast gave up a takedown in overtime to give Colt Yinger a 3-1 win.
"I thought we could win at 149 and 165," Andrassy said. "And if we win those two, we win the dual."
Junior Shane Mast (197) showed his ability from the top position, riding out Aaron Naples for the entire second period. But Naples hung on for a 3-0 victory in the opening match.
Junior Tim Rooney was in a scoreless bout with Mario Guillen after one period, but gave up six quick points in the second.
"Tim's just in a midseason slump right now and he needs to work his way out of it," Andrassy said.
Kent State will host its first Mid-American Conference dual of the season Saturday, Jan. 26, against Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center.
Ohio 24 Kent State 12
197 lbs | Aaron Naples (OU) def. Shane Mast (KSU) | Dec. 3-0
285 lbs | Spencer Berthold (KSU) Zack Parker (OU) | Pin 1:37
125 lbs | Shakur Laney (OU) def. Jake Ferri (KSU) | Dec. 10-4
133 lbs | Mario Guillen (OU) def. Tim Rooney (KSU) | MD, 10-1
141 lbs | Cam Kelly (OU) def. Cory Simpson (KSU) | TF, 18-3
149 lbs | Alec Hagan (OU) def. Kody Komara (KSU) | Dec. 4-3
157 lbs | Zac Carson (OU) def. Richard Jackson (KSU) | Dec. 11-4
165 lbs | Colt Yinger (OU) def. Isaac Bast (KSU) | Dec. 3-1 SV
174 lbs | Dylan Barreiro (KSU) def. Arsen Ashughyan (OU) | Dec. 2-1
184 lbs | Andrew McNally (KSU) def. Hunter Yeargan (OU) | Dec. 3-2
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