TRENTON, N.J. - Nine SIUE wrestlers will compete in day two action Saturday at the Mid-American Conference Championships in CURE Insurance Arena.
SIUE stands in eighth place as a team with 28 points. Central Michigan leads the MAC after day one with 98 points,
Drew Davis (125),
Danny Martinez (141) and
Eric Almarinez (157) each advanced in the winner's bracket before dropping their semifinals matches. All three are guaranteed at least sixth place.
Marcel Lopez (133),
Hayden Whidden (149),
Luke Odom (174),
Deron Pulliam (184),
Nick Nosler (197), and
Bryson Buhk (285) each won at least one match Friday and will be aiming to finish as high as third Saturday.
Saturday's consolation quarterfinals begins at 10:30 a.m. CT. The finals and placement matches are set to take place starting at 2 p.m. CT.Â
Team Scores
1. Central Michigan 98.0
2. Lock Haven 85.0
3. Rider 73.5
4. George Mason 57.5
5. Ohio 50.5
6. Edinboro 49.0
7. Northern Illinois 30.0
8. SIU Edwardsville 28.0
9. Buffalo 22.5
10. Clarion 20.5
11. Cleveland State 17.0
11. Kent State 17.0
13. Bloomsburg 3.0
125
Drew Davis
Champ. Round 1 -
Drew Davis (SIUE) 11-10 received a bye
Quarterfinal -
Drew Davis (SIUE) 11-10 won by decision over Christopher Vargo (Edinboro) 21-12 (Dec 7-5)
Semifinal - Blake West (Northern Illinois) 21-5 won by decision over
Drew Davis (SIUE) 11-10 (Dec 5-0)
133
Marcel Lopez
Champ. Round 1 -
Marcel Lopez (SIUE) 15-15 received a bye
Quarterfinal - Markel Baker (Northern Illinois) 15-6 won by decision over
Marcel Lopez (SIUE) 15-15 (Dec 2-0)
Cons. Round 2 -
Marcel Lopez (SIUE) 15-15 won by decision over Geoffrey Whelan (George Mason) 5-20 (Dec 9-2)
141
Danny Martinez
Champ. Round 1 -
Danny Martinez (SIUE) 19-11 won by major decision over Gianni Silvestri (Clarion) 14-16 (MD 10-0)
Quarterfinal -
Danny Martinez (SIUE) 19-11 won by decision over Jacob Brya (Northern Illinois) 12-6 (Dec 7-2)
Semifinal - Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) 25-4 won by major decision over
Danny Martinez (SIUE) 19-11 (MD 13-2)
149
Hayden Whidden
Champ. Round 1 -
Hayden Whidden (SIUE) 12-14 received a bye
Quarterfinal - Mason Shrader (Central Michigan) 24-7 won by decision over
Hayden Whidden (SIUE) 12-14 (Dec 2-0)
Cons. Round 2 -
Hayden Whidden (SIUE) 12-14 won by decision over Sam Ewing (Buffalo) 18-16 (Dec 5-4)
157
Eric Almarinez
Champ. Round 1 -
Eric Almarinez (SIUE) 17-12 received a bye
Quarterfinal -
Eric Almarinez (SIUE) 17-12 won by decision over Colton Washleski (Rider) 18-8 (Dec 11-4)
Semifinal - DJ Mcgee (George Mason) 20-5 won by decision over
Eric Almarinez (SIUE) 17-12 (Dec 1-0)
165
Bradley Gillum
Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Shaut (Buffalo) 18-14 won by decision over
Bradley Gillum (SIUE) 6-22 (Dec 5-1)
Cons. Round 1 -
Bradley Gillum (SIUE) 6-22 received a bye
Cons. Round 2 - Caden Dobbins (Lock Haven) 13-16 won by decision over
Bradley Gillum (SIUE) 6-22 (Dec 5-2)
174
Luke Odom
Champ. Round 1 - Avery Bassett (Lock Haven) 23-8 won by fall over
Luke Odom (SIUE) 10-11 (Fall 1:48)
Cons. Round 1 -
Luke Odom (SIUE) 10-11 received a bye
Cons. Round 2 -
Luke Odom (SIUE) 10-11 won by decision over John Worthing (Clarion) 17-7 (Dec 7-2)
184
Deron Pulliam
Champ. Round 1 -
Deron Pulliam (SIUE) 14-15 won by decision over Holden Martin (Kent State) 15-14 (Dec 10-3)
Quarterfinal - Isaac Dean (Rider) 23-7 won by decision over
Deron Pulliam (SIUE) 14-15 (Dec 4-2)
Cons. Round 2 -
Deron Pulliam (SIUE) 14-15 won by decision over Kolby Flank (Bloomsburg) 1-18 (Dec 10-3)
197
Nick Nosler
Champ. Round 1 -
Nick Nosler (SIUE) 14-14 won by major decision over Mason Rebuck (Bloomsburg) 8-13 (MD 9-0)
Quarterfinal - Brock Zurawski (Rider) 16-11 won by major decision over
Nick Nosler (SIUE) 14-14 (MD 12-1)
Cons. Round 2 -
Nick Nosler (SIUE) 14-14 won by decision over Ethan Wiant (Clarion) 14-17 (Dec 9-3)
285
Bryson Buhk
Champ. Round 1 - Bryan Caves (Central Michigan) 19-15 won by major decision over
Bryson Buhk (SIUE) 12-15 (MD 11-2)
Cons. Round 1 -
Bryson Buhk (SIUE) 12-15 won by major decision over Jack MacDonald (Buffalo) 7-19 (MD 12-2)
Cons. Round 2 -
Bryson Buhk (SIUE) 12-15 won by major decision over Austin Chapman (Clarion) 16-16 (MD 10-2)