Cleveland, Ohio - In their first action of the
new year, the Vikings came out on the short end of a 10-32 decision Saturday
(1/3) night in the Woodling Gym. The Vikings were able to score victories from
Rashard Goff, Lawrence Cavello and JT Miller.
"We are entering a tough part of the season," head coach Ben Stehura
said. "We are focusing on getting healthy while we prepare for our EWL
schedule coming up later in the month."
The meet started at 141 pounds between the Vikings Lawrence Cavello and Cole
Zempel of Northern Iowa. Cavello jumped out to an early lead scoring a double
leg takedown and three back points getting out to a 5-0 lead after the first
period. In the second period, he continued his momentum with his second takedown
of the contest stretching his lead to seven points. In the final period, Cavello
was able to maintain his intensity earning three extra riding points en rout to
an 8-0 victory.
Rob Michaels had a high action match-up against the number two-ranked 165
pounder Moza Fay of UNI. Michaels kept the score close after the first period
trailing by only two points (4-6). Throughout the match Michaels continued to
pick away at the lead narrowing the gap to four points (8-12) midway through the
second period before being pinned at 4:55.
With UNI pulling away in the team score (4-12), JT Miller kept the Vikings in
the match. After battling for position most of the period, Miller scored three
near fall points at the end of the first period, unable to finish the pin before
time ran out. Miller was able to hold a strong defensive position keeping a 7-6
lead after two periods. As the third period drew on, Miller kept one step ahead
of Hazen earning an 8-7 decision, narrowing the UNI lead to five points at 7-12.
Rashard Goff once again took care of business getting his 21st victory of the
young season. After a low scoring contest (1-1) late in the third period with
both men jockeying for position, Goff was able to score an exciting last second
takedown securing a 4-1 decision.
"The matches that we contested, we fought hard," Stehura said.
"Our line-up is getting better with experience and we are pleased at the
progression that they have made."
The Vikings will be back in action on Sunday, January 11, as they travel to
Ypsilanti, Michigan to take on Eastern Michigan. Action is set to begin at 3:00
p.m.
141: Lawrence Cavello (CSU) 8-0 Maj. Dec Cole
Zempel (UNI); 4-0 CSU
149: Charlie Ettelson (UNI) 7-1 Antonio Nicholson (CSU); 4-3 CSU
157: Trevor Kittleson (UNI) 10- 5 Dec Corey Carlo (CSU); 4-6 UNI
165: Moza Fay (UNI) Fall 4:55 Rob Michaels (CSU); 4-12 UNI
174: JT Miller (CSU) 8-7 Dec. Scott Hazen (UNI); 7-12 UNI
184: Alex Dolly (UNI) 22-6 Tech Fall 5 Derek Cummins (CSU); 7-23 UNI
197: Andrew Anderson (UNI) wins by forfeit
HWT: Rashard Goff (CSU) 4-1 Dec. Christian Brantley (UNI); 10-23 UNI
125: Caleb Flores (UNI) 2-1 Dec Jordan Keller (CSU); 10-32 UNI
133: Josh Baldridge (UNI) wins by forfeit
Vikings Lose Close Contest 26-12
Cleveland, OH - Cleveland, OH - The Vikings
dropped a close match against the Buffalo Bulls by a score of 26-12, Saturday
(1/3) night in Woodling Gym. The Vikings were able to collect four victories,
including wins by Rob Michaels, Rashard Goff, Lawrence Cavello and Jordan
Keller.
"Our guys wrestled very hard tonight," head coach Ben Stehura said.
"Buffalo has a very strong line-up, but we continued to wrestle the entire
match, I saw a lot of good stuff out their today."
Lawrence Cavello got the Vikings on the board early with a 5-2 victory. After a
scoreless first period, Cavello scored quick takedown giving him a lead (2-1),
which he would not relinquish the rest of the match. Cavello took his margin to
three points with another takedown early in the third period. Cavello was able
to keep a strong position and notch his second victory of the day.
Rob Michaels came out avenging his loss earlier in the day, scoring a takedown
in the first minute of the contest and was able to take that 2-1 lead through
the first period. Late in the second period, Michaels scored a reversal knotting
the score at four. Michaels took control in the final period, getting an escape
point at the whistle and then followed that up with two takedowns giving him a
10-5 victory with riding time.
Corey Carlo put in another strong performance against John Martin-Cannon. Going
into the third period, Carlo trailed by three points (5-8) but with Cannon on
the defensive he was unable to mount any offense.
Rashard Goff dominated the match-up with Brett Correll, taking a 2-1 lead in to
the third period. Goff was able to score a quick takedown early in the match,
which proved to be the only scoring he would need. After adding an escape and
two points of riding time, Goff won his 22nd match by a score of 4-1.
The final contested match of the evening put the Vikings Jordan Keller up
against the Bull's Danny Bisphop. Keller led the match from start to finish,
taking a 2-0 lead after the first period. Keller continued his momentum early on
to the second period adding a two-point reversal, giving him a 4-0 advantage.
Keller held on to his lead to grab a 5-2 victory.
Derek Cummins continues improving after an early season injury kept him
sidelined. Cummins held his own closing to within five points late in the final
period, before coming up short in the end.
In other action Antonio Nicholson gave the Vikings a strong performance in a
losing effort. Nicholson was able to get a last second takedown, however, was
not enough losing by two points.
"We are starting to enter the meat of the schedule later this month,"
Stehura said. "We are getting healthier as the season progresses and the
guys are realizing their potential."
The Vikings will be back in action on Sunday, January 11, as they travel to
Ypsilanti, Michigan to take on Eastern Michigan. Action is set to begin at 3:00
p.m.
141: Lawrence Cavello (CSU) 5-2 Dec. Mark
Lewandowski (B); 3-0 CSU
149: Desmond Green (B) 7-5 Dec Antonio Nicholson (CSU); 3-3
157: John Martin-Cannon (B) 8 -5 Dec. Corey Carlo (CSU); 3-6 B
165: Rob Michaels (CSU) 10-5 Dec. Ron Majerus (B); 6-6
174: Nate Rock (B) 11-0 Maj. Dec JT Miller (CSU); 6-10 B
184: Mikey Moran (B) 14-6 Maj. Dec Derek Cummins (CSU); 6-14 B
197: Jimmy Hammel (B) wins by forfeit; 6-20 B
HWT: Rashard Goff (CSU) 4-1 Dec. Brett Correll (B); 9-20 B
125: Jordan Keller (CSU) 5-2 Dec.Danny Bishop (B); 12-20 B
133: Kevin Smith (B) wins by forfeit; 12-26 B