UNI Wrestling Beats Eastern Michigan, 24-15
UNI grabbed its first MAC win of the dual season, beating Eastern Michigan, 24-15 on Sunday, January 4, 2015. The Panthers grabbed seven of the 10 matches.
“It’s a win, but there’s a lot to work on,” said head coach Doug Schwab. “But those things can be corrected and they will be for next week.”
UNI got off to a quick lead with a forfeit at 125 pounds. EMU bounced back with two second-period falls. It was Gunnar Wolfensperger who got the spark going for UNI at 149 pounds. His decision win narrowed EMU’s lead, 12-9.
Jarrett Jensen tied up the team score when he took down the MAC’s No. 4 Brandon Zeerip in a 3-1 decision and was just seconds shy of earning riding time.
Cooper Moore regained the Panthers’ lead with an 8-4 decision over EMU’s Devan Marry. Curt Maas kept the Panthers rolling by dominating with a series of takedowns early in the 174-pound match. He went on to win 10-5 over Austin Geerlings.
At 184 pounds, Cody Caldwell jumped out to a fast start with a takedown and nearfall points and 2 minutes, 50 seconds in riding time. He went on to win 9-4 with 3:11 in riding time.
Cody Krumwiede entered the UNI dual lineup for the first time this season. He fell 10-4, and Anthony Abro earned 1:04 in riding time. UNI continued to lead 21-15.
Blaize Cabell secured the team win with a 9-3 decision over Gage Hutchinson.
“It’s not just going to happen over night, but guys are showing more fight,” said Cabell.
UP NEXT: This was the start of a home stretch for UNI wrestling. The Panthers host Northern Illinois 7 p.m. Jan. 9 for Defeat Dementia / Keith Young Night. Keith Young was a three-time All-American for UNI from 1949-51. Fans are asked to wear purple. UNI will return 2 p.m. Jan. 10 to host Buffalo. The first 500 fans will receive T-shirts from Hy-Vee.
UNI 24, EMU 15 – attendance 1,936 / referees: Curt Frost / Rick Stahl
- 125 – Dylan Peters (UNI) wins by forfeit
- 133 – Vincent Pizzuto (EMU) pinned Leighton Gaul (UNI) 3:43
- 141 – Michael Shaw (EMU) pinned Jesse Etherington (UNI) 3:58
- 149 – Gunnar Wolfensperger (UNI) dec. Nicholas Barber (EMU) 8-4
- 157 – Jarrett Jensen (UNI) dec. Brandon Zeerip (EMU) 3-1
- 165 – Cooper Moore (UNI) dec. Devan Marry (EMU) 8-4
- 174 – Curt Maas (UNI) dec. Austin Geerlings (EMU) 10-5
- 184 – Cody Caldwell (UNI) dec. Mike Curby (EMU) 9-4
- 197 – Anthony Abro (EMU) dec. Cody Krumwiede (UNI) 10-4
- 285 – Blaize Cabell (UNI) dec. Gage Hutchinson (EMU) 9-3