Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, November 21
Bloomsburg, Pa.
7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
Bloomsburg
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Eastern will take on Bloomsburg in a dual Friday night before going to compete in the Keystone Classic
Complete Notes
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team will travel to Pennsylvania for two different events this coming weekend. The Eagles will first stop in Bloomsburg, Pa. to take on the Huskies of Bloomsburg University Friday, Nov. 21, before traveling to Philadelphia, Pa. for the Keystone Classic Sunday, Nov. 23.
The Green and White will tangle with the Huskies on Friday at 7 p.m., while the Keystone Classic will be an all day affair Sunday, Nov. 23.
EAGLES PICK UP FIRST WINS IN BOLYARD ERA: The Green and White came away with victories over Southern Illinois Edwardsville (22-18) and Lock Haven (25-13), but were unable to hold off the powerful No. 16 Northwestern Wildcats in its first dual of the afternoon, falling 26-6. Sophomore Shayne Wireman came out strong to open up his 2014-15 campaign, winning all three of his bouts, while Anthony Abro, Nicholas Barber, and Brandon Zeerip each notched two wins on the afternoon.
FILLING BIG SHOES AT 125 LBS.: Sophomore Shayne Wireman seems to be picking up right where Jared Germaine left off in the 125 lb. weight class. Coming into the season, Wireman knew he had big shoes to fill after Germaine went 17-1 in duals during the regular season. The Lansing, Mich. native seems to have stepped into the role, winning his first three bouts of the 2014-15 campaign. The sophomore picked up an 8-3 decision over Garrison White of No. 16 Northwestern before pinning Southern Illinois Edwardsville's Kenny Baldridge in 3:28. Wireman capped off his perfect day when he shut out Kaleb LaMaire of Lock Haven 13-0 to earn the major decision.
DAVISON PLACES SECOND AT EMU OPEN: Redshirt-junior Derek Davison won five-straight bouts to make his way into the championship match of the 165 lb. weight class at the EMU Open, Nov. 15. The LaSalle, Mich. native grabbed three decisions, one of which was over teammate Dakota Juarez, and one major decision to secure his spot in the finals. Davison was unable to hold off Bryce Martin of Indiana, falling in a 9-5 decision to notch his first tournament placing of the season.
BARBER LOOKS STRONG AFTER MOVING UP A WEIGHT CLASS: Redshirt-sophomore Nicholas Barber made his 2014-15 debut at the EMU Duals, Nov. 16, taking on two 2014 NCAA qualifiers. In his first bout of the season, Barber matched up against 2013 NCAA Champion Jason Tsirtsis of No. 16 Northwestern. The Cleveland, Ohio native kept the No. 1 ranked Tsirtsis to just one escape through the entire three periods, while grabbing one escape of his own to knot the match at 1-1 with time dwindling on the clock. However, Tsirtsis had eclipsed over one minute of riding time to take the narrow 2-1 victory. In his second bout of the day, Barber got out to a quick lead over SIUE's Karsten Van Velsor before capping off the bout with a 15-5 major decision. Barber grabbed his second victory of the day at 149 lbs. shutting out two-time NCAA qualifier Dan Neff of Lock Haven in a 2-0 decision to improve his record to 2-1 overall.
SCOUTING BLOOMSBURG: The Eagles and the Huskies have only met up twice on the mat with Bloomsburg, holding the 2-0 advantage heading into Friday night's dual.
The Huskies have only wrestled in one dual this season, falling to Pittsburgh, 35-3, Nov. 2, while traveling to one tournament where the team placed sixth overall with five grapplers placing in the top-eight.
Redshirt-freshman Tanner Cahill brings a 4-2 record into the Friday night dual, placing fourth in the 141 lb. weight class at the Brockport Invitational, while sophomore Kevin Laubach posts a 4-3 record on the season after a fourth-place finish in the 149 lb. weight class at the Brockport Invitational.
A LOOK AT THE KEYSTONE CLASSIC: Sunday, Nov. 23, will mark the first time the Eagles have traveled to Philadelphia, Pa. for the Keystone Classic. Last year, 12 teams competed in the tournamnet with Pitt taking the title, garnering 58 points, while Northwestern came in second and Bloomsburg rounded out the top-three with 49.5 points.
EMU could see some familier faces at the Keystone Classic this season as it has already gone up against Northwestern and will take on Bloomsburg in a Friday night dual.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team will travel to Pennsylvania for two different events this coming weekend. The Eagles will first stop in Bloomsburg, Pa. to take on the Huskies of Bloomsburg University Friday, Nov. 21, before traveling to Philadelphia, Pa. for the Keystone Classic Sunday, Nov. 23.
The Green and White will tangle with the Huskies on Friday at 7 p.m., while the Keystone Classic will be an all day affair Sunday, Nov. 23.
EAGLES PICK UP FIRST WINS IN BOLYARD ERA: The Green and White came away with victories over Southern Illinois Edwardsville (22-18) and Lock Haven (25-13), but were unable to hold off the powerful No. 16 Northwestern Wildcats in its first dual of the afternoon, falling 26-6. Sophomore Shayne Wireman came out strong to open up his 2014-15 campaign, winning all three of his bouts, while Anthony Abro, Nicholas Barber, and Brandon Zeerip each notched two wins on the afternoon.
FILLING BIG SHOES AT 125 LBS.: Sophomore Shayne Wireman seems to be picking up right where Jared Germaine left off in the 125 lb. weight class. Coming into the season, Wireman knew he had big shoes to fill after Germaine went 17-1 in duals during the regular season. The Lansing, Mich. native seems to have stepped into the role, winning his first three bouts of the 2014-15 campaign. The sophomore picked up an 8-3 decision over Garrison White of No. 16 Northwestern before pinning Southern Illinois Edwardsville's Kenny Baldridge in 3:28. Wireman capped off his perfect day when he shut out Kaleb LaMaire of Lock Haven 13-0 to earn the major decision.
DAVISON PLACES SECOND AT EMU OPEN: Redshirt-junior Derek Davison won five-straight bouts to make his way into the championship match of the 165 lb. weight class at the EMU Open, Nov. 15. The LaSalle, Mich. native grabbed three decisions, one of which was over teammate Dakota Juarez, and one major decision to secure his spot in the finals. Davison was unable to hold off Bryce Martin of Indiana, falling in a 9-5 decision to notch his first tournament placing of the season.
BARBER LOOKS STRONG AFTER MOVING UP A WEIGHT CLASS: Redshirt-sophomore Nicholas Barber made his 2014-15 debut at the EMU Duals, Nov. 16, taking on two 2014 NCAA qualifiers. In his first bout of the season, Barber matched up against 2013 NCAA Champion Jason Tsirtsis of No. 16 Northwestern. The Cleveland, Ohio native kept the No. 1 ranked Tsirtsis to just one escape through the entire three periods, while grabbing one escape of his own to knot the match at 1-1 with time dwindling on the clock. However, Tsirtsis had eclipsed over one minute of riding time to take the narrow 2-1 victory. In his second bout of the day, Barber got out to a quick lead over SIUE's Karsten Van Velsor before capping off the bout with a 15-5 major decision. Barber grabbed his second victory of the day at 149 lbs. shutting out two-time NCAA qualifier Dan Neff of Lock Haven in a 2-0 decision to improve his record to 2-1 overall.
SCOUTING BLOOMSBURG: The Eagles and the Huskies have only met up twice on the mat with Bloomsburg, holding the 2-0 advantage heading into Friday night's dual.
The Huskies have only wrestled in one dual this season, falling to Pittsburgh, 35-3, Nov. 2, while traveling to one tournament where the team placed sixth overall with five grapplers placing in the top-eight.
Redshirt-freshman Tanner Cahill brings a 4-2 record into the Friday night dual, placing fourth in the 141 lb. weight class at the Brockport Invitational, while sophomore Kevin Laubach posts a 4-3 record on the season after a fourth-place finish in the 149 lb. weight class at the Brockport Invitational.
A LOOK AT THE KEYSTONE CLASSIC: Sunday, Nov. 23, will mark the first time the Eagles have traveled to Philadelphia, Pa. for the Keystone Classic. Last year, 12 teams competed in the tournamnet with Pitt taking the title, garnering 58 points, while Northwestern came in second and Bloomsburg rounded out the top-three with 49.5 points.
EMU could see some familier faces at the Keystone Classic this season as it has already gone up against Northwestern and will take on Bloomsburg in a Friday night dual.
LAST TIME OUT: Coming off a victory a day earlier, the Eastern Michigan University wrestling team dropped all three matches at the annual Pitt Duals Sunday, Nov. 13.
The final match of the day against Bloomsburg started off positively, with Alexander Calandrino and Jacob Byers each edging out 3-2 victories at 125 lbs. and 133 lbs., respectively. Bloomsburg gained control of the competition starting at 141 lbs., recording victories in seven of the final eight matches.
Phillip Joseph was the only other Eagle to post a win against the Huskies when he out-dueled Sam Shirey, 4-1.
The final match of the day against Bloomsburg started off positively, with Alexander Calandrino and Jacob Byers each edging out 3-2 victories at 125 lbs. and 133 lbs., respectively. Bloomsburg gained control of the competition starting at 141 lbs., recording victories in seven of the final eight matches.
Phillip Joseph was the only other Eagle to post a win against the Huskies when he out-dueled Sam Shirey, 4-1.
UP NEXT ON THE MATS: The Eagles will take a week off before travling to Evanston, Ill. for the Northwestern Duals Saturday, Dec. 6. The Green and White will have three duals, taking on teams from Cal Poly, Drexel, and Princeton.
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