ELMHURST, Ill. -- The University of Chicago wrestling team lost its dual meet at Elmhurst College 35-3 on Saturday. The Maroons fell to 0-4 on the season while the Bluejays improved to 1-0.

Freshman Charlie Banaszak kept his strong start to the season rolling with a narrow 8-7 decision victory at 141 pounds. He ran his record to 3-1 on the year.

UChicago lost several close matches, including three matches by one or two points and one loss in overtime.

Elmhurst 35, UChicago 3
125: Tyler Price (EC) def. Teddy Nwachuku (UC) via fall (4:24)
133: Miguel Venecia (EC) def. Adam Wyeth (UC), 7-3 decision
141: Charlie Banaszak (UC) def. Matt Quigley (EC), 8-7 decision
149: Ryan Prater (EC) def. Henry Powell (UC) via fall (3:15)
157: Nick DiNardo (EC) def. Mike McNulty (UC), 6-2 (OT)
165: Steve Myers (EC) def. Paul Papoutsis (UC), 6-4 decision
174: Stephan Kunca (EC) def. Steven Franke (UC), 9-8 decision
184: Danny Balderas (EC) def. Sam Pennisi (UC), 14-3 major decision
197: Bryce Sellers (EC) def. Mark Meyer (UC), 3-1 decision
285: Danny Vargas (EC) def. Preston Werth (UC), 11-2 major decision