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CHICAGO, Ill. -- In the rematch of a January dual, the University of Chicago wrestling team fell to Augustana College 29-11 on Friday.

The Maroons evened their record at 4-4 while the Vikings improved to 14-4. In the last meeting between the two teams, Augustana topped UChicago 25-15 at the Knox College Chuck Porter Duals on January 5.

The Vikings got off to a hot start by winning the first four matches to take a commanding 16-0 lead. James Layton (157 pounds) earned a major decision and Sam Hopkins (165 pounds) also tallied a decision victory for the Maroons. Mario Palmisano (197 pounds) was also dominant with a 12-point margin of victory in his match.

"Going into the dual, I thought we should win at least five of the 10 matches," said Head Coach Leo Kocher. "After the fact, I still feel that way - we should have won five matches. There were a couple of nine-point swings, where we had the lead and ended up getting pinned. We just have to keep working and iron out our mistakes."

Augustana 29, Chicago 11
125 – Jimmy Panozzo (AUG) def. Alex Moore (UC), 4-1 decision
133 – Jacob Scholten (AUG) def. William Long (UC), 15-4 major decision
141 – Isaiah Schaub (AUG) def. Joe Ellis (UC), 8-2 decision
149 – Walter Piech (AUG) def. Joeie Ruettiger (UC), Fall (4:03)
157 – James Layton (UC) def. Kevin Sundberg (AUG), 9-1 major decision
165 – Sam Hopkins (UC) def. Connor Cummings (AUG), 3-1 decision
174 – Matthew Burns (AUG) def. Ryley Hankenson (UC), 6-0 decision
184 – Thomas Reyhons (AUG) def. Sam Pennisi (UC), Fall (0:17)
197 – Mario Palmisano (UC) def. Jake Melik (AUG), 17-5 major decision
285 – John Schraidt (AUG) def. Ryan Walsh (UC), 12-4 major decision

NEXT MEET: Saturday, Feb. 16 - UAA Championship hosted by UChicago, 11 AM.