EMU Wrestling Takes Two Week Break From Action
Eagles will hit the mat Jan. 8 at Seton Hill
12/23/2009 1:00:00 PM
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HOLIDAY HIBERNATION: The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team will enjoy a more than two week break before it kicks-off action in 2010 Friday, Jan. 8, with a dual against Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa. The Eagles will stay in the Keystone State for a Saturday, Jan. 9, trip to Pittsburgh, Pa. for the Pitt Quad. EMU will take on four opponents including Columbia University, Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh and Waynesburg University.
RENO RECAP: Junior David Wade was the lone placewinner at the Reno Tournament of Champions Sunday, Dec. 20, as the EMU competed in its final event of 2009. Wade posted a 3-3 record on the day, which earned him sixth place in the heavyweight division. As a team, the Eagles took 17th place with 28.5 points.
A pair of Eagles, senior Sean Clair and sophomore J.J. Johnson posted winning records at the event. Clair earned a 3-2 mark on the day with a trio of decisions at 133 lbs., while Johnson recorded a pair of falls and two decisions en route to a 4-2 record at 149 lbs.
2009 BY THE NUMBERS: The Eagles participated in a total of 11 events in 2009, including seven dual matches in which they complied a record of 3-3-1. In total, EMU wrestlers have earned an overall record of 203-186 including a 35-35 mark in dual competition. Additionally, the Eagles are 0-1-1 over two home matches and 3-2 in competition away from Bowen Field House.
True freshman Mike LeHolm currently leads the team in wins with 14 (14-3). Senior Sean Clair (12-9), true freshman Phillip Joseph (12-7) and junior Wes Schroeder (12-9) are second in wins with 12 apiece. In dual matches, senior Chris Jenkins (10-5) and junior David Wade (11-6) lead the way with 4-2 records. Joseph is close behind with a perfect 3-0 record in dual bouts.
WADE BREAKS INTO TOP 20: Junior David Wade becomes the second member of the Eagles squad (Chris Jenkins) to receive a top 20 national ranking from InterMat. Wade earned the No. 20 spot at heavyweight in the weekly poll released Dec. 21. Wade is coming off a sixth place finish at the RTOC, Dec. 20, where he recorded a trio of decision including a 7-3 victory over No. 14 ranked Chris Birchler from Edinboro University.
SIX HOME DATES IN 2010: Five of the Eagles’ 10 scheduled events in 2010 will take place in Ypsilanti. On Jan. 15, EMU hosts Clarion University. The Eagles then kick-off Mid-American Conference bouts when Central Michigan University invades, Jan. 21. On Jan. 23, the Eagles take on the University of Indianapolis, Olivet College and Thiel University at the Eastern Duals.
The Eagles finish up their home schedule with three MAC teams: the University at Buffalo, Feb. 3, Northern Illinois University, Feb. 5, and Ohio University, Feb. 21. Don’t miss out on all the action as the Eagles go for their first MAC Championship in 13 years!
SOLVING THE MAC: A turn of the calendar brings with it the chance for the EMU wrestling squad to make its mark in the Mid-American Conference. The Eagles are just 4-11 in MAC matches over the last three seasons including a 1-4 mark in the 2008-09 campaign.
The last time the Eagles posted a winning MAC record was in the 1990-91 season, when they went 3-2 in the conference and 10-4 overall.