NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The University of Chicago wrestling team fell behind early and couldn't recover in a 26-12 loss at North Central College on Tuesday.
The Maroons fell to 0-5 in dual meets while the Cardinals improved to 1-0.
North Central started strong by winning five of the first six weight classes. UChicago's first win came courtesy of Charlie Banaszak. The freshman won his seventh-straight match, defeating his opponent 10-6 at 141 pounds.
The Maroons ended up winning three of the final four matches in the higher weights. Sophomore Steven Franke shutout his opponent 2-0 at 174 pounds. Junior Mario Palmisano also earned a decision victory 8-3 at 197 pounds. Senior heavyweight Jeff Tyburski closed out with a 3-2 win at 285 pounds.
North Central 26, UChicago 12
125: Nick Santos (NCC) won via forfeit
133: Layten Binion (NCC) def. Adam Wyeth (UC), 23-8 technical fall
141: Charlie Banaszak (UC) def. Adam Rodawold (NCC), 10-6 decision
149: Nathan Segal (NCC) def. Jacob Smith (UC), 2-1 decision
157: Josh Tardy (NCC) def. Mike McNulty (UC), 8-2 decision
165: Alex Vosburgh (NCC) def. Paul Papoutsis (UC), 8-5 decision
174: Steven Franke (UC) def. Eric Kirkman (NCC), 2-0 decision
184: Vincent Pizzo (NCC) won by forfeit
197: Mario Palmisano (UC) def. Javier Ishola-Marquez (NCC), 8-3 decision
285: Jeff Tyburski (UC) def. Dylan Mahler (NCC), 3-2 decision
NEXT MEET:
- Saturday, Dec. 21 – UChicago at Gator Duals (Nashville, Tenn.), 8 AM
