EVANSTON, Ill. -- The University of Chicago wrestling team began its competitive season with dual matches versus Northwestern University and Stevens Institute of Technology on Saturday. The Maroons lost to the No. 20-ranked Wildcats 38-0 and the Ducks 22-9.
UChicago picked up three wins in its match against Stevens Tech. Sophomore Gabe Martinez won a 4-3 decision at 125 pounds. Freshman Charlie Banszak won his first collegiate match 8-2 at 141 pounds. Senior Jeff Tyburski finished the day with a 3-1 decision win at heavyweight.
Final Score: Northwestern 38, UChicago 0
125: Garrison White (NU) def. Gabe Martinez (UC), 17-1 technical fall
133: Dominick Malone (NU) def. Alex Moore (UC), 13-2 major decision
141: Pat Greco (NU) def. Charlie Banaszak (UC), 20-7 major decision
149: Jason Tsirtsis (NU) def. Jacob Smith (UC), 18-2 technical fall
157: Kevin Bialka (NU) def. Mike McNulty (UC), 13-3 major decision
165: Benjamin Sullivan (NU) def. Paul Papoutsis (UC), 6-0 decision
174: Pierce Harger (NU) def. Steven Franke (UC), pin at 6:47
184: Double Forfeit
197: Jacob Berkowitz (NU) def. Mark Meyer (UC), 4-0 decision
285: Alex Polizzi (NU) def. Jeff Tyburski (UC), 11-3 major decision
Final Score: Stevens Tech 22, UChicago 9
125: Gabe Martinez (UC) def. Ryan Wilson (Stevens Tech), 4-3 decision
133: Ryan Wilson (Stevens Tech) def. Adam Wyeth (UC), 12-5 decision
141: Charlie Banaszak (UC) def. Mike Colimasz (Stevens Tech), 8-2 decision
149: Mike Polizzi (Stevens Tech) def. Henry Powell (UC), 15-3 major decision
157: Leo Wortman (Stevens Tech) def. Mike Matlaga (UC), 10-4 decision
165: Connor Brass (Stevens Tech) def. Paul Papoutsis (UC), 5-1 decision
174: Ryan Vormann (Stevens Tech) def. Steven Franke (UC), 9-3 decision
184: Damian Murberg (Stevens Tech) def. Sam Pennisi (UC), 8-3 decision
197: Alex Moreno (Stevens Tech) def. Mario Palmisano (UC), 6-5 decision
285: Jeff Tyburski (UC) def. Tyler Maher (Stevens Tech), 3-1 decision