CHICAGO – Dominant performances all throughout the lineup led the University of Chicago wrestling team to a trio of team wins while serving as host of the Chicago Duals on Saturday.

The seven-team event in the Henry Crown Field House included UChicago, University of Dubuque, Manchester University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Saint John's University, Trine University and Wabash College.

The Maroons started out the day against Trine, which they won handily 38-9. The two teams exchanged forfeits in the first two matches before UChicago won seven of the last eight matches. The squad delivered three pins from freshman Kahlan Lee-Lermer (149 pounds), senior Michael Sepke (165 pounds) and freshman Adam Rizk (Heavyweight). Freshmen Grant Morrison (141 pounds) and Steve Bonsall (157 pounds) both earned major decisions.

UChicago's middle match was a 26-15 win over Dubuque. The Spartans received two forfeits at the onset to take a 12-0 lead. But the Maroons roared back with seven wins in-a-row. Freshman John Jayne picked up a first-period pin at 197 pounds, freshman Kyle Peisker shutout his opponent 11-0 at 157 pounds and sophomore Jason Lynch posted a 12-3 major decision of his own.

In their final matchup of the day, the Maroons secured another come-from-behind victory over Manchester, 33-16. The Spartans used a forfeit a major decision and a pin to score all 16 of their points in the opening three matches. Once again, UChicago took seven-straight matches from there for a comfortable team win. Lee-Lermer and Rizk tallied pins while Lynch and Bonsall each dominated to earn technical falls. Sepke and junior Nicholas DiNapoli both scored matching 11-3 major decisions.

Three Maroons were a perfect 3-0 on the day –Lee-Lermer, Sepke and Lynch. Bonsall went 2-0.

"Our guys have to be proud of themselves – we have four out of 10 starters out with injuries and in two of the matches, we came back from 12-0 and 16-0 deficits," said Head Coach Leo Kocher. "We had five freshmen who all stepped up and got the job done. We gave up four forfeits on the day. Out of the matches we actually wrestled, the guys were 21-4 – pretty good for a bunch of backups and freshmen."

UChicago 38, Trine 9
125 – Brendan Stevens (TU) won via forfeit
133 – Elliot Henderson (UC) won via forfeit
141 – Grant Morrison (UC) def. Jeffrey Helm (TU), 13-1 major decision
149 – Kahlan Lee-Lermer (UC) def. Caleb Maddox (TU), Fall (4:11)
157 – Steve Bonsall (UC) def. Nick Miller (TU), 9-1 major decision
165 – Michael Sepke (UC) def. Luke Carver (TU), Fall (5:55)
174 – Austin Farrell (TU) def. Nicholas DiNapoli (UC), 6-5 decision (OT)
184 – Jason Lynch (UC) def. Jaycee Jensen (TU), 11-5 decision
197 – Joseph Scheidt (UC) def. Anthony Neal (TU), 6-4 decision
285 – Adam Rizk (UC) def. Zach Saylor (TU), Fall (6:25)

UChicago 26, Dubuque 15
125 – Javier Guilen (UD) won via forfeit
133 – Stephen Rosenburg (UD) won via forfeit
141 – Grant Morrison (UC) def. Jevontea Yarborough (UD), 7-4 decision
149 – Kahlan Lee-Lermer (UC) def. Greg Krulas (UD), 8-4 decision
157 – Kyle Peisker (UC) def. Mark Griffin Jr. (UD), 11-0 major decision
165 – Michael Sepke (UC) def. Patrick Mooney (UD), 7-3 decision
174 – Nicholas DiNapoli (UC) def. Roosevelt Smith (UD), 2-1 decision
184 – Jason Lynch (UC) def. Ethan Cain (UD), 12-3 major decision
197 – John Jayne (UC) def. Dominic Sterr (UD), Fall (2:27)
285 – Jordan Hill (UD) def. Adam Rizk (UC), 4-2 decision

UChicago 33, Manchester 16
125 – Alan Mock (MAN) won via forfeit
133 – Ben Cauffman (MAN) def. Elliot Henderson (UC), 11-0 major decision
141 – Chase Wilson (MAN) def. Grant Morrison (UC), Fall (0:26)
149 – Kahlan Lee-Lermer (UC) def. JaVon Phillips (MAN), Fall (6:17)
157 – Steve Bonsall (UC) def. Jordan Napier (MAN), 17-1 technical fall
165 – Michael Sepke (UC) def. Tristan Wilson (MAN), 11-3 major decision
174 – Nicholas DiNapoli (UC) def. Isaac Ray (MAN), 11-3 major decision
184 – Jason Lynch (UC) def. Alex Roberts (MAN), 19-4 technical fall
197 – Duncan Payne (UC) def. Brian Clark (MAN), 12-7 decision
285 – Adam Rizk (UC) def. Tristin Choate (MAN), Fall (3:24)

NEXT MEET:

• Saturday, Jan. 14 @ 9 AM – UChicago at Elmhurst Invitational