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Pointers Finish Eighth at National Duals
UW-Stevens Point won its second round consolation match, but lost its next
two matches on Saturday at the
national wrestling duals in Cleveland, Ohio to finish eighth for the weekend.
The
Pointers, who split their first two matches on Friday, won their next
match 31-9 over 10th-ranked John Carroll (Ohio) before a
28-6 setback to fifth-ranked UW-La Crosse and a 29-9 loss to sixth-ranked
Ithaca (N.Y.). UW-Stevens Point is ranked 14th
nationally and is now 9-6 for the season. The Pointers competed against
six ranked teams, including five top 10 squads during the past week.
Ed
Wynimko recorded a pin at 165 pounds and Joel Burdick had a major decision
win at 141 pounds in the win over John Carroll. Burdick also posted victories against UW-La Crosse
and Ithaca, while Cody Koenig won all three of his matches at
174 pounds, including a 3-1 win over third-ranked Mark Hawald of John
Carroll. Mike Hayes had a forfeit win at heavyweight against John Carroll
and won his match against Ithaca.
The
Pointers host UW-Parkside on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Berg
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