INDIANAPOLIS - Hosting their first dual meet in over two years, the Marian wrestling team made a statement in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, dominating Lourdes to the tune of a 33-3 score. Marian's victory improves their WHAC record to 2-0 this season.

At 125 Jacob Simone fell to a 5-1 decision at the hands of Nick Rodriguez, allowing the Gray Wolves to take an early 3-0 lead in the dual. Marian scored their first team points at 133, with Blake Mulkey defeating Cole McKinley 11-4. Mulkey surrendered the first four points of his match in the first period, but rebounded strong to dominate and tie the dual.

Aundre Beatty had a strong performance at 141 to push Marian back in front, controlling the pace in his match from the first period en route to a 10-3 victory by decision. Ian Heath captured the third straight victory at 149, putting together a dominant tech fall victory after defeating Cyle Wells 27-12. The win vaulted Marian ahead 11-3, and grew by three points after Bailey Moore earned a 2-1 victory at 157.

Leading 14-3 at the halfway point, Marian's lead over the Gray Wolves grew as Elliott Rodgers earned a 9-2 decision over Andrew Torres to bolster the lead by three points. Noah Hollendonner was competitive at 174, extending the win streak six straight by picking up an 11-3 major decision victory. 

Sam Osho scored the victory of the day, as the third ranked wrestler at 184 earned a statement win against No. 20 Will Speight. Osho scored points on takedown and caution calls against Speight, as he electrified the crowd in his home win. Jack Servies followed suit with a win by decision as he won 5-1, and Austin Lane closed the match at 285 with a win by fall in the second period, closing the commanding 33-3 victory.

Marian will be back in action on Friday and Saturday, traveling to Marshall, Missouri, to compete in the Missouri Valley Duals.