Vikings Defeat John Carroll 25-17
CSU Takes Early Lead and Never Looked BackNov. 26, 2008
Contact: Ryan Mulford

University Heights, Ohio - The Vikings continued their winning ways against John Carroll Tuesday night, beating the Blue Streaks, 25-17, in nonconference action at the DeCarlo Varsity Center in University Heights, Ohio.

The Vikings raced out to a quick 9-0 lead with three consecutive decisions to open the match. Jordan Keller got the bout started at 125 pounds with a 13-6 win over Elie Naoum scoring points in each period.

Josh Palivoda kept the Vikings on a roll with a 6-0 decision against Kevin Nycz, while Lawrence Cavello earned four points in the third period to claim a 4-0 victory against Christopher Romeo.

"It was important for us to get off to a quick start tonight," head coach Ben Stehura said. "John Carroll has a very strong program, but we pulled together and did what we needed to do get the win."

With John Carroll threatening, team captain JT Miller stepped up and earned an 8-0 major decision victory against Nick Morin. After holding onto a slim 2-0 lead entering the third period, Miller took control earning six points to give the Vikings a 19-10 lead.

After a Viking loss, John Carroll narrowed the gap to just two points (19-17), with the final match between Rashard Goff and Tim Lambert. Goff continued his hot streak tallying four takedowns within the first two periods, before pinning Lambert at 4:47 giving him his ninth win of the young season.

"Tonight was a big win for us, our guys continue to gain confidence with each match," Stehura said. "We will continue working hard in the practice room and prepare for next week's open."

The Vikings have a week off before returning to action Dec. 7 when they travel to the Penn State Open. The tournament is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.

Cleveland State 25 John Carroll 17
125 – Keller (CSU) dec. Naoum, 13-6;
133 – Palivoda (CSU) dec. Nycz, 7-0;
141 – Cavello (CSU) dec. Romeo, 4-0;
149 – Mizener (JCU) dec. Nicholson, 9-8;
157 – Carlo (CSU) wins by forfeit;
165 – Jurczak (JCU) maj. dec. Doty, 13-1;
174 – Miller (CSU) maj. dec. Hammer, 8-0;
184 – Steinmetz (JCU) wins by forfeit;
197 – Nemunaitis (JCU) maj. dec. Schwartz, 15-3;
285 – Goff (CSU) pinned Lambert, 4:47