January 3, 2007

Chicago Falls to #21 Elmhurst

CHICAGO -- The University of Chicago wrestling team dropped a 29-19 decision to 21st-ranked Elmhurst College in dual match competition Wednesday night at the Ratner Athletics Center.

Chicago won three of the seven contested bouts, including a pin by senior Ben Barnes (Wheaton, Ill./ Wheaton-Warrenville South) at 184 pounds.

Senior Mike Bishof (Oak Brook, Ill./ York) notched a major decision at 174 pounds, while sophomore Ben Hart (Wood Dale, Ill./ Fenton) won by decision at 133.

Chicago fell to 2-6 in dual match action, while Elmhurst improved to 5-1.

Elmhurst 29, Chicago 19

125: Jake Oster, Elmhurst won by forfeit
133: Ben Hart, Chicago def. Brian Ranger, Elmhurst 6-1
141: Kenny Thomas, Elmhurst won by forfeit
149: Jeff Kastel, Elmhurst def. Jack Toussaint, Chicago 21-8
157: Kyle Katz, Elmhurst def. Ron Mercer, Chicago F (3:16)
165: Phil Kruzel, Chicago won by forfeit
174: Mike Bishof, Chicago def. Garrett Washington, Elmhurst 11-3
184: Ben Barnes, Chicago def. Zach Holtzman, Elmhurst F (:57)
197: Nick Metcalf, Elmhurst def. Justin Lucas, Chicago 10-2
285: Ward Brady, Elmhurst def. Tom Nero, Chicago 7-2