Reno, Nev. - The Marian wrestling team competed at the Reno Tournament of Champions over the weekend, competing against multiple NCAA DI competitors and west cost NAIA teams. Marian went 0-3 in duals held on Friday, and scored 15.5 points to finish 23rd in the open tournament on Sunday.
Embry Riddle 25-9 Marian
The Knights lost to the Eagles 25-9, earning two wins in the dual. Marian forfeited at both 125 and 133, but earned a fall by decision from Aundre Beatty at 141, as he pinned Carson Coy with 31 seconds remaining in the first period. Bailey Moore and Jack Servies suffered defeats by decision by two points or less that could have turned the tide in the dual, but the pair of three point losses helped Embry Riddle solidify their win. Marian's other win in the dual was at 184, with Sam Osho earning a 13-6 win by decision over Michael Densmore.
Southern Oregon 25-14 Marian
Marian fell to Southern Oregon 25-14, as the Raiders won four matches and earned victories at 125 and 133 by forfeit. Aundre Beatty picked up a 7-4 win by decision at 141, and Bailey Moore won 10-3 by decision at 157. Elliott Rodgers scored a 16-0 win by tech fall in his bout at 165, and Sam Osho was victorious at 184 in a high-scoring 18-12 decision over Southern Oregon's Kabb Christensen. Jack Servies suffered a close loss at 197 as he was defeated in a sudden-victory, and Austin Lane was defeated to close the dual by decision at 285.
Menlo 28-18 Marian
The Menlo Owls defeated Marian by 10 points, winning by forfeit at 125 and 133 to score 12 points. Aundre Beatty picked up his third win in the duals with a second period win by fall, and Seth Johnson won by fall at 149 to tie the score. The Knights would fall by decision at 157 and 165, and at 174 Menlo scored a major decision victory to go on top 22-12 in the match. Sam Osho would win by forfiet, but Marian was unable to catch up as they lost by decision at both 197 and 285 to end the match in a defeat.
DUAL RECORDS
Aundre Beatty: 3-0
Sam Osho: 3-0
Seth Johnson: 1-0
Bailey Moore: 1-2
Elliott Rodgers: 1-2
Excel Brooks: 0-1
Austin Lane: 0-2
Ricky Hegedus: 0-2
Noah Hollendonner: 0-3
Jack Servies: 0-3
In Sunday's Tournament of Champions, Marian had their best performance from Asa Garcia, as he went 3-2 overall. Sam Osho had the longest run in the championship bracket reaching the quarterfinal round as he went 2-2 overall, while Ian Heath and Elliott Rodgers also picked up two wins each.
Tournamet Records
Asa Garcia (unattached): 3-2
Sam Osho: 2-2
Ian Heath: 2-2
Elliott Rodgers: 2-2
Austin Lane: 1-2
Excel Brooks: 1-2
Aundre Beatty: 1-2
Anthony Hughes (unattached): 1-2
Jack Servies: 0-2
Bailey Moore: 0-2
Ricky Hegedus: 0-2
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