Men's Wrestling Competes at Prestigious Midwest Classic
Purple Knights faced off with challenging field that included 21 nationally ranked teams.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Facing a field of wrestlers that included 21 nationally ranked teams, the University of Bridgeport's men's wrestling squad competed in the prestigious Midwest Classic this weekend (Dec. 13-14) in Indianapolis. The 46th annual event was located inside the Nicoson Hall and the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center on the campus of UIndy.
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Matthew Ryan (157 lbs) and Daniel Mahoney (149 lbs) each led UB with one victory in their brackets. Ryan posted a 10-3 decision of UIndy's Luke Robards while Mahoney earned a pin versus Greyson Williams of Shorter.
FULL RESULTS
125 lbs
Cristian Mendoza (0-2)
Lost to Adonias Cantu (Colorado Mesa) - TF 17-0 3:00
Lost to John Spence (CSU-Pueblo) - F 14-1 6:03
133 lbs
Andres Mendoza (0-2)
Lost to Caiden Pelc (Newberry) - F 6-1 1:08
Lost to Alex McMiller (Emmanuel) - MD 11-0
141 lbs
Jaiden Hernandez (0-2)
Lost to Kody Ketchum (Maryville) – DEC 8-6
Lost to Taylor Robinson (Millersville) - F 6-1 2:13
149 lbs
Daniel Mahoney (1-2)
Lost to Gavin Garcia (Indianapolis) - TF 19-4 2:48
Win against Greyson Williams (Shorter) - F 3-0 0:36
Lost to Eyan Chavez (Western Colorado) - F 7-0 2:49
157 lbs
Matthew Ryan (1-2)
Win against Luke Robards (Indianapolis) - DEC 10-3
Lost to Casey Barnett (Tiffin) - F 9-0 6:26
Lost to Isaiah Nichols (Quincy) - MFFL 0-0
197 lbs
Christopher Jeudy
Lost to Ben Tonnessen (Adams State) - F 8-3 3:26
Lost to Erik Tomanek (Newman) - F 5-0 4:10
285 lbs
Achilles Clarke (0-2)
Lost to Nigel Williams (UNC Pembroke) - TF 20-4 7:00
Lost to Tyler Wise (Fairmont State) - MD 14-2
UP NEXT
The Purple Knights will compete at the Williams College Open on Jan. 3.
