ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The University of Chicago wrestling team lost at No. 26-ranked Augustana College by a 41-3 score on Saturday. The Maroons dropped to 3-9 while the Vikings improved to 11-5.
UChicago's lone victory came from freshman Paul Papoutsis, who scored a 4-3 victory at 165 pounds. The Maroons also had close matches at 133 pounds and 141 pounds that were decided by only two points. The Vikings picked up three pins on the day.
Augustana 41, UChicago 3
125: Jimmy Panozzo (AUG) won via forfeit
133: Sean McMahon (AUG) def. Adam Wyeth (UC), 3-1 decision
141: Isaiah Schaub (AUG) def. Charlie Banaszak (UC), 6-4 decision
149: Hector Ruiz (AUG) def. Jacob Smith (UC), 7-2 decision
157: Kevin Sundberg (A) def. Mike McNulty (UC), 17-0 technical fall
165: Paul Papoutsis (UC) def. David Tessiatore (AUG), 4-3 decision
174: Jordan Richardson (AUG) def. Chase Scherer (UC) via pin (3:30)
184: Thomas Reyhons (AUG) def. Sam Pennisi (UC) via pin (2:26)
197: Hunter Feraco (AUG) def. Preston Werth (UC), 8-4 decision
285: Abe Duran (AUG) def. Jeff Tyburski (UC) via pin (5:25)
NEXT MEET:
- Saturday, Feb. 15 – UAA Championships (New York, N.Y.)
UChicago vs. Case Western Reserve University, 11 AM (ET)
UChicago vs. New York University, 12:45 PM or 2:30 PM (ET)
