INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian wrestling team capped an undefeated home campaign on Tuesday night, defeating Rochester University 38-10 in their final regular season dual. Marian closes the regular season with a 5-1 record in WHAC competition, closing strong to enter the WHAC Tournament.
Marian started the dual with an 18-0 lead, as Alex Cottey, Dylan McKelvey, and Logan Wagner all were victorious by forfeit. The first action on the mat came at 149, with Ian Heath wrestling against Anthony Gonzales. Gonzales took an early lead in the bout against Heath, scoring a takedown and a nearfall en route to a 10-2 lead after the first period. Heath looked strong in the second period getting a reversal, but ultimately fell by major decision.
After a scoreless first period in the 157 weight class, Zach Wilson went to work in the second period, forcing his opponent Rico Brown to get called for multiple stallings. Wilson tied his bout with two stallings, and took a lead going into the third with a stall point. After taking a point for the escape to start the third, Wilson hung on to win by a 5-2 decision.
Jordan Fulks dominated his match 165 from the jump, scoring an early takedown before claiming a nearfall. Fulks continued his aggressive approach with another takedown, and opened the second period with a slam. Leading 11-1, Fulks finished the job with a win by fall at 4:57, giving Marian a 27-4 lead.
At 174 Jeff Dunasky Jr. energized the crowd in his first taste of the home mat, scoring an early takedown against Julius Polk. Dunasky kept the fight going, and earned his first home victory with a 7-5 decision. Sam Osho kept win streak going as he got off to a huge lead in the first period, scoring multiple takedowns and a nearfall to lead 13-4. Osho led 19-6 after owning the second period, and in the third period scored multiple takedowns to claim a 28-8 tech fall win.
Jack Servies owned his match at 197 as he scored early points in an 8-1 win by decision, vaulting the score to 38-4 before the final match. Austin Lane would lose by fall in the 285 match to close the match, wrapping up Marian's 38-10 victory over the Warriors.
Marian will enjoy a rest period before taking on their WHAC foes in the WHAC Tournament, held at Rochester University on February 11.
