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Wrestling vs Buffalo 12-20-24: 

SIUE Cougars host the Buffalo Bulls for a wrestling match at the Vadalabene Center on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Friday, December 20, 2024. (Photo: Scott Kane/SIUE Athletics)
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Wrestling Eric Hess, SIUE Athletic Communications

SIUE Wrestling Secures 18-16 Victory at Kent State

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
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Players Mentioned

Bryson Buhk

Bryson Buhk

Redshirt Sophomore
Bradley Gillum

Bradley Gillum

Redshirt Sophomore
Marcel Lopez

Marcel Lopez

Redshirt Sophomore
Danny Martinez

Danny Martinez

Sophomore
Nick Nosler

Nick Nosler

Sophomore
Deron Pulliam

Deron Pulliam

Redshirt Junior
Hayden Whidden

Hayden Whidden

Sophomore
Drew Davis

Drew Davis

Freshman
PJ Murphy

PJ Murphy

Freshman
Luke Odom

Luke Odom

Senior

Players Mentioned

Bryson Buhk

Bryson Buhk

Redshirt Sophomore
Bradley Gillum

Bradley Gillum

Redshirt Sophomore
Marcel Lopez

Marcel Lopez

Redshirt Sophomore
Danny Martinez

Danny Martinez

Sophomore
Nick Nosler

Nick Nosler

Sophomore
Deron Pulliam

Deron Pulliam

Redshirt Junior
Hayden Whidden

Hayden Whidden

Sophomore
Drew Davis

Drew Davis

Freshman
PJ Murphy

PJ Murphy

Freshman
Luke Odom

Luke Odom

Senior