NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The University of Chicago wrestling team received big contributions from the middle of their lineup in a 22-15 loss to North Central College on Friday.
The Maroons evened their dual meet record at 1-1, while the Cardinals improved to 5-2.
The host NCC ran out to a quick 11-0 lead after the opening three matches. However, UChicago countered by winning four-straight weight classes. First-year Cole Riemer got the Maroons onto the scoreboard with a 5-3 decision at 149 pounds. Junior Steve Bonsall followed up at 157 pounds with a third-period pin. Fellow junior Kahlan Lee-Lermer gave his team the lead at 165 pounds with a 4-0 shutout, which was the same score secured by junior Kyle Peisker at 174 pounds. Peisker extended his winning streak to nine-straight matches.
Trailing 15-11, North Central got back on track with two decisions and one pin to end the contest. The Cardinals were docked one point for unsportsmanlike conduct for a final score of 22-15.
North Central 22, UChicago 15
125 – Ian Mullen (NCC) def. David Traub (UC), 15-3 major decision
133 – Jaime Suarez (NCC) def. Louis DeMarco (UC), 7-2 decision
141 – Marc Fleenor (NCC) def. Alec Gleason (UC), 14-5 major decision
149 – Cole Riemer (UC) def. Anthony Rink (NCC), 5-3 decision
157 – Steve Bonsall (UC) def. Rafael Roman (NCC), Fall (5:14)
165 – Kahlan Lee-Lermer (UC) def. Ben Williamson (NCC), 4-0 decision
174 – Kyle Peisker (UC) def. Cam Hayes (NCC), 4-0 decision
184 – Cody Baldridge (NCC) def. Ben Sarasin (UC), 5-3 decision
197 – Tyler Vittal (NCC) def. Joseph Scheidt (UC), Fall (5:46)
285 – Audel Ochoa (NCC) def. Patrick Mulkerin (UC), 6-4 decision
NEXT MATCHES:
- Saturday, Dec. 29 @ 1:00 PM – UChicago Duals (at Henry Crown Field House)
