RIVERSIDE, Calif. - SIUE wrestling's west coast swing began with a great start Friday night as the Cougars defeated CBU 25-14.

SIUE improved to 6-5 in dual matches this season and have now won three straight duals. California Baptist fell to 5-8. The Cougars next travel to San Luis Obispo for face Cal Poly on Sunday.

SIUE's Danny Martinez led the Cougars, earning a second-period pin (4:15) over Brady Hoshino at 141 pounds. The Cougars also earned bonus points at 149 pounds with a major decision victory by Hayden Whidden as well as a forfeit at 133 pounds for Marcel Lopez.

Deron Pulliam set the pace early with the opening match at 184 pounds, defeating Mason Espinoza 9-4. SIUE also picked up wins from Drew Davis (125) and Luke Odom (174).

SIUE 25 California Baptist 14
184 - Deron Pulliam (SIUE) over Mason Espinoza (CBU) (Dec 9-4)
197 - Eli Sheeren (CBU) over Nick Nosler (SIUE) (SV-1 4-1)
285 - Tristan Kemp (CBU) over Bryson Buhk (SIUE) (MD 13-4)
125 - Drew Davis (SIUE) over Mitchell Neiner (CBU) (Dec 4-2)
133 - Marcel Lopez (SIUE) won by forfeit
141 - Danny Martinez (SIUE) over Brady Hoshino (CBU) (Fall 4:15)
149 - Hayden Whidden (SIUE) over Koa Ruiz (CBU) (MD 12-0)
157 - Drayden Morton (CBU) over Brock Woodcock (SIUE) (MD 9-1)
165 - Daniel Manibog (CBU) over Bradley Gillum (SIUE) (Dec 7-5)
174 - Luke Odom (SIUE) over Carter Schmidt (CBU) (Dec 8-2)