EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Bonus points proved to be the difference Friday as SIUE wrestling defeated Kent State 18-16 in a Mid-American Conference matchup.

SIUE's Drew Davis collected a technical fall over Gunner Havens 18-3 at 125 pounds. PJ Murphy won his 157-pound bout 14-3, a major decision over Aidan Rush.

Marcel Lopez, Luke Odom and Deron Pulliam also were victorious for the Cougars. Both teams won five matches.

SIUE improved to 4-5 overall and 2-1 in the MAC. Kent State fell to 1-9 overall and 0-3 in the MAC.

The Cougars now move on to face Clarion in a Sunday noon match at Clarion, Pennsylvania.

Complete Results
125 - Drew Davis (SIUE) def. Gunner Havens (KS), TF 18-3 (7:00)
133 - Marcel Lopez (SIUE) def. Adan Benvidez (JS), 4-1
141 - Jordan Decatur (KS) def. Danny Martinez (SIUE), 11-5
149 - Nate Roth (KS) def. Hayden Whidden (SIUE), 7-4
157 - PJ Murphy (SIUE) def. Aidan Rush (KS), 14-3
165 - Carson Miller (KS) def. Bradley Gillum (SIUE), 2-0
174 - Luke Odom (SIUE) def. Hunter Andel (KS), 4-1
184 - Deron Pulliam (SIUE) def Trent Tomas (KS), 14-8
197 - Blake Schaffer (KS) def. Nick Nosler (SIUE), 14-3
285 - Brentan Simmerman (KS) def. Bryson Buhk (SIUE), 6-4