EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -
Kevin Gschwendtner completed his final home match with a victory Friday, but SIUE wrestling dropped a 29-12 dual meet to visiting Kent State on Senior Day.
"We had a lot of close ones, but they continue to go the other way instead of our way," said SIUE Associate Head Coach
Daryl Thomas. "We have to get that part figured out, and guys have to get over the hump and find a little bit of fire."
Matt Malavsky, also a senior, accepted a forfeit at 133 pounds. Gschwendtner defeated Kent State's Michael Ferre 11-9 at 174 pounds. Colton McKiernen added a 3-0 decision over Kent State's Jacob Cover.
"It was nice to see Kevin get a win on Senior night, and Colton is improving," added Thomas.
SIUE also announced a schedule change for Sunday. The Cougars will wrestle Northern Illinois in a 4 p.m. single match. Cal Baptist dropped out of the double dual.
Kent State 29 SIUE 12
125Â Â Â Jake Ferri (Kent State) over
Austin Macias (SIUE) (TF 19-3 4:56)
133Â Â Â
Matt Malavsky (SIUE) won by forfeit
141Â Â Â Louis Newell (Kent State) won by forfeit
149Â Â Â Kody Komara (Kent State) over
Caleb Tyus (SIUE) (SV-1 3-1)
157Â Â Â Robert Pryhocki (Kent State) over
Max Kristoff (SIUE) (Fall 3:25)
165Â Â Â Brady Chrisman (Kent State) over
Cardeionte Wilson (SIUE) (Dec 4-2)
174Â Â Â
Kevin Gschwendtner (SIUE) over Michael Ferre (Kent State) (Dec 11-9)
184Â Â Â Colin McCracken (Kent State) over
Sergio Villalobos (SIUE) (Dec 4-1)
197Â Â Â Tyler Bates (Kent State) over
Austin Andres (SIUE) (SV-1 3-1)
285Â Â Â
Colton McKiernan (SIUE) over Jacob Cover (Kent State) (Dec 3-0)
125Â Â Â Exhibition: Jake Ferri (Kent State) over
Austin Macias (SIUE) (Inj. 0:01)
141Â Â Â Exhibition:
Saul Ervin (SIUE) over Louis Newell (Kent State) (Inj. 0:01)
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