ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- Host Augustana College, ranked 30th in the most recent NCAA Division III coaches poll, edged the University of Chicago wrestling team 22-18 in dual meet competition Thursday evening.

Summary & Highlights

Chicago led the match 18-16 heading into the final bout, but Augustana's John Schraidt won by fall at 285 pounds to give the Vikings the victory.

Freshman Mario Palmisano (Willoughby Hills, Ohio/ East Willoughby) won by fall at 197 pounds.

Junior 157-pounder James Layton (Chesterfield, Mo./ DeSmet Jesuit), sophomore 184-pounder Sam Pennisi (Lombard, Ill./ Glenbard East), and sophomore 125-pounder Jake Schramm (Darien, Ill./ Hinsdale South) each won by major decision.

Bout-by-Bout Results

125 – Jake Schramm (C) def. Thomas Browne (A) 10-2
133 – Steve Poffenberger (A) def. Frankie Acosta (C) 17-5
141 – Greg Gogonas (A) def. Joe Ellis (C) 8-6
149 – Alberto Quiros (A) def. Josh Hotta (C) 2-1
157 – James Layton (C) def. David Tessiatore (A) 9-1
165 – Matt Burns (A) def. Devon Range (C) 3-1
174 – Jordan Richardson (A) def. Ryley Hankenson (C) 7-2
184 – Sam Pennisi (C) def. Matt Regnier (A) 12-3
197 – Mario Palmisano (C) pinned Hunter Feraco (A) 6:52
285 – John Schraidt (A) pinned Jeff Tyburski (C) 2:57

Team Records

Chicago dropped to 5-5 in dual meet action, while Augustana improved to 8-4.

Up Next

The Maroons make their final home appearance of the year Saturday against St. Olaf College. Action gets underway at 10:30 a.m.