Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, November 14
Evanston, Ill.
All Day
Eastern Michigan University
12
vs
22
Northern Iowa
Wrestling Splits on the Road at Northwestern Duals
11/14/2009 6:06:12 PM | Wrestling
Phillips and Wade topple nationally ranked opponents
EVANSTON, Ill. (EMUEagles.com)—The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team competed in its first set of dual matches here Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Northwestern Duals. The Eagles dropped the opener to the University of Northern Iowa, 22-12, but bounced back to edge St. Cloud State University 25-24, in the second and final dual.
The split earns the Eagles a 1-1 record on the young season.
The heavyweights kicked off the action between EMU and Northern Iowa, where senior David Wade (Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek) gave the Eagles an early 3-0 lead thanks to an impressive 1-0 shutout of No. 11 ranked Christian Brantley.
Following 7-2 setback for senior Chris Jenkins (Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh) at 125 lbs., sophomores Andrew Novak (New Boston, Mich.-Huron) (133 lbs.), Corey Phillips (Canton, Mich.-Canton) (141 lbs.) and J.J. Johnson (Rockford, Mich.-Rockford) (149 lbs.) each recorded decisions to put the Eagles ahead, 12-3. Novak and Ryan Jauch needed overtime to decide their match, where Novak pulled off a 5-3 win. Phillips won a 13-11 shootout over nationally-ranked Trent Washington at 141 lbs., while Johnson took care of Tyson Reiner with a late third period takedown, 4-2, at 149 lbs.
It would be all downhill for the Eagles from that point on, however, as the Panthers took the final five matches to make the final score 22-12 for Northern Iowa.
Looking to even things up in the second bout against St. Cloud State, the Green and White stormed out to a 22-9 lead through six matches. Jenkins put the Eagles ahead, 6-3, with a pin of Trent Herold at the 1:03 mark of the 125 lbs. match.
With St. Cloud State up 9-6, Phillips won by forfeit at 141 lbs to tie the score at nine. Johnson then notched a crucial six points for his second victory of the day at 149 lbs., when he pinned Jacob Roberts at the 1:44 mark to give EMU an 18-9 lead. Sophomore Aaron Sulzer (Cleveland, Ohio-Holy Name) then turned in his first victory on the day with major decision over John Sungren, 11-3.
Leading 22-9, the Eagles appeared to be in control until Tad Merritt cut the lead to 22-15 with a pin of sophomore Lester France (Flat Rock, Mich.-Flat Rock) at 4:13 of the 165 lbs. bout. Justin Brandel (Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley) then came to the rescue with an 11-5 decision over Shamus O'Grady at 174 lbs to extend the lead to 25-15.
Despite a decision and pin for St. Cloud State in the final two matches, its deficit proved to be too large as the Eagles prevailed, 25-24, for their first win of the season.
The Eagles will be in action Sunday, Nov. 15, at the annual Michigan State Open in East Lansing, Mich.
NORTHERN IOWA 22, EASTERN MICHIGAN 12
HWT: David Wade (EMU) dec. Chrisitan Brantley (UNI), 1-0 (EMU 3, UNI 0)
125 lbs.: Caleb Flores (UNI) dec. Chris Jenkins (EMU), 7-2 (EMU 3, UNI 3)
133 lbs.: Andrew Novak (EMU) dec. Ryan Jauch (UNI), 5-3 OT (EMU 6, UNI 3)
141 lbs.: Corey Phillips (EMU) dec. Trent Washington (UNI), 13-11 (EMU 9, UNI 3)
149 lbs.: J.J. Johnson (EMU) dec. Jamal Lawrence (UNI), 4-2 (EMU 12, UNI 3)
157 lbs.: Tyson Reiner (UNI) dec. Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 9-4 (EMU 12, UNI 6)
165 lbs.: David Bonin (UNI) dec. Justin Brandel (EMU), 8-5 (EMU 12, UNI 9)
174 lbs.: Jarion Beets (UNI) MD Alex Ortman (EMU), 15-7 (UNI 13, EMU 12)
184 lbs.: Andy O'Loughlin (UNI) dec. Nick Hendrick (EMU), 1-0 (UNI 16, EMU 12)
197 lbs.: Dustin Bauman (UNI) fall Josh Lewis (EMU), 4:58 (UNI 22, EMU 12)
EASTERN MICHIGAN 25, ST. CLOUD STATE 24
HWT: Jason Kahnke (SCSU) Dec. David Wade (EMU), 3-2 (3-0 SCSU)
125 lbs.: Chris Jenkins (EMU) FALL Trent Herold, 1:03. (6-3 EMU)
133 lbs.: Shane McQuade (SCSU) FALL Andrew Novak (EMU), 4:40 (9-6 SCSU)
141 lbs.: Corey Phillips (EMU) Forfeit (12-9 EMU)
149 lbs.: J.J. Johnson (EMU) Fall Jacob Roberts (SCSU 1:44 (18-9 EMU)
157 lbs.: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) Maj. Dec. John Sungren (SCSU) 11-3 (22-9 EMU)
165 lbs.: Tad Merritt (SCSU) Fall Lester France (EMU), 4:13 (22-15 EMU)
174 lbs.: Justin Brandel (EMU) Dec. Shamus O'Grady (SCSU), 11-5 (25-15 EMU)
184 lbs.: Derek Skala (SCSU) Dec. Nick Hendrick (EMU), 5-4 (25-18 EMU)
197 lbs.: Lucas Munkelwitz (SCSU) Fall Josh Lewis (EMU), 1:13 (25-24 EMU)
The split earns the Eagles a 1-1 record on the young season.
The heavyweights kicked off the action between EMU and Northern Iowa, where senior David Wade (Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek) gave the Eagles an early 3-0 lead thanks to an impressive 1-0 shutout of No. 11 ranked Christian Brantley.
Following 7-2 setback for senior Chris Jenkins (Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh) at 125 lbs., sophomores Andrew Novak (New Boston, Mich.-Huron) (133 lbs.), Corey Phillips (Canton, Mich.-Canton) (141 lbs.) and J.J. Johnson (Rockford, Mich.-Rockford) (149 lbs.) each recorded decisions to put the Eagles ahead, 12-3. Novak and Ryan Jauch needed overtime to decide their match, where Novak pulled off a 5-3 win. Phillips won a 13-11 shootout over nationally-ranked Trent Washington at 141 lbs., while Johnson took care of Tyson Reiner with a late third period takedown, 4-2, at 149 lbs.
It would be all downhill for the Eagles from that point on, however, as the Panthers took the final five matches to make the final score 22-12 for Northern Iowa.
Looking to even things up in the second bout against St. Cloud State, the Green and White stormed out to a 22-9 lead through six matches. Jenkins put the Eagles ahead, 6-3, with a pin of Trent Herold at the 1:03 mark of the 125 lbs. match.
With St. Cloud State up 9-6, Phillips won by forfeit at 141 lbs to tie the score at nine. Johnson then notched a crucial six points for his second victory of the day at 149 lbs., when he pinned Jacob Roberts at the 1:44 mark to give EMU an 18-9 lead. Sophomore Aaron Sulzer (Cleveland, Ohio-Holy Name) then turned in his first victory on the day with major decision over John Sungren, 11-3.
Leading 22-9, the Eagles appeared to be in control until Tad Merritt cut the lead to 22-15 with a pin of sophomore Lester France (Flat Rock, Mich.-Flat Rock) at 4:13 of the 165 lbs. bout. Justin Brandel (Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley) then came to the rescue with an 11-5 decision over Shamus O'Grady at 174 lbs to extend the lead to 25-15.
Despite a decision and pin for St. Cloud State in the final two matches, its deficit proved to be too large as the Eagles prevailed, 25-24, for their first win of the season.
The Eagles will be in action Sunday, Nov. 15, at the annual Michigan State Open in East Lansing, Mich.
NORTHERN IOWA 22, EASTERN MICHIGAN 12
HWT: David Wade (EMU) dec. Chrisitan Brantley (UNI), 1-0 (EMU 3, UNI 0)
125 lbs.: Caleb Flores (UNI) dec. Chris Jenkins (EMU), 7-2 (EMU 3, UNI 3)
133 lbs.: Andrew Novak (EMU) dec. Ryan Jauch (UNI), 5-3 OT (EMU 6, UNI 3)
141 lbs.: Corey Phillips (EMU) dec. Trent Washington (UNI), 13-11 (EMU 9, UNI 3)
149 lbs.: J.J. Johnson (EMU) dec. Jamal Lawrence (UNI), 4-2 (EMU 12, UNI 3)
157 lbs.: Tyson Reiner (UNI) dec. Aaron Sulzer (EMU), 9-4 (EMU 12, UNI 6)
165 lbs.: David Bonin (UNI) dec. Justin Brandel (EMU), 8-5 (EMU 12, UNI 9)
174 lbs.: Jarion Beets (UNI) MD Alex Ortman (EMU), 15-7 (UNI 13, EMU 12)
184 lbs.: Andy O'Loughlin (UNI) dec. Nick Hendrick (EMU), 1-0 (UNI 16, EMU 12)
197 lbs.: Dustin Bauman (UNI) fall Josh Lewis (EMU), 4:58 (UNI 22, EMU 12)
EASTERN MICHIGAN 25, ST. CLOUD STATE 24
HWT: Jason Kahnke (SCSU) Dec. David Wade (EMU), 3-2 (3-0 SCSU)
125 lbs.: Chris Jenkins (EMU) FALL Trent Herold, 1:03. (6-3 EMU)
133 lbs.: Shane McQuade (SCSU) FALL Andrew Novak (EMU), 4:40 (9-6 SCSU)
141 lbs.: Corey Phillips (EMU) Forfeit (12-9 EMU)
149 lbs.: J.J. Johnson (EMU) Fall Jacob Roberts (SCSU 1:44 (18-9 EMU)
157 lbs.: Aaron Sulzer (EMU) Maj. Dec. John Sungren (SCSU) 11-3 (22-9 EMU)
165 lbs.: Tad Merritt (SCSU) Fall Lester France (EMU), 4:13 (22-15 EMU)
174 lbs.: Justin Brandel (EMU) Dec. Shamus O'Grady (SCSU), 11-5 (25-15 EMU)
184 lbs.: Derek Skala (SCSU) Dec. Nick Hendrick (EMU), 5-4 (25-18 EMU)
197 lbs.: Lucas Munkelwitz (SCSU) Fall Josh Lewis (EMU), 1:13 (25-24 EMU)
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