University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Wednesday, January 6
Ypsilanti, MI
6 p.m. (CT)
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Eastern Michigan University
UNI Wrestling Falls to EMU, 22-14
1/6/2016 7:53:00 PM | Wrestling
YPSILANTI, Mich. – UNI was edged out 22-14 by Eastern Michigan in a dual that came down to the final match.
The Panthers led 14-7, but gave up the final four matches to the Eagles and fell to 1-4 overall, 0-2 in the MAC. Eastern Michigan improved to 7-2 overall, 2-0 in the MAC.
Heavyweight Blaize Cabell stayed perfect in MAC duals with a 9-4 decision over EMU's Gage Hutchinson and gave the Panthers an early 3-0 team lead.
Leighton Gaul fell to Armando Torres, 11-1, but the Panthers took the next two matches to give UNI a lead heading into the 149-pound match.
Josh Alber built nearly two minutes of riding time heading into the third period at 133 pounds. He was up 11-2 before he secured a tech fall in 5 minutes, 40 seconds. He pushed the Panthers back into the lead, 8-4.
Trevor Jauch earned his first career MAC win with a decision over Kyle Springer at 141 pounds. UNI got its next and final win from Bryce Steiert at 157 pounds, who improved to 2-0 in the MAC.
The Panthers couldn't keep the momentum, and the final matches belonged to EMU. Jared Bartel led 4-3 before getting caught in a cradle and getting pinned by No. 14 Anthony Abro.
The next home meet will be Jan. 29 against Central Michigan.
FINAL RESULTS
The Panthers led 14-7, but gave up the final four matches to the Eagles and fell to 1-4 overall, 0-2 in the MAC. Eastern Michigan improved to 7-2 overall, 2-0 in the MAC.
Heavyweight Blaize Cabell stayed perfect in MAC duals with a 9-4 decision over EMU's Gage Hutchinson and gave the Panthers an early 3-0 team lead.
Leighton Gaul fell to Armando Torres, 11-1, but the Panthers took the next two matches to give UNI a lead heading into the 149-pound match.
Josh Alber built nearly two minutes of riding time heading into the third period at 133 pounds. He was up 11-2 before he secured a tech fall in 5 minutes, 40 seconds. He pushed the Panthers back into the lead, 8-4.
Trevor Jauch earned his first career MAC win with a decision over Kyle Springer at 141 pounds. UNI got its next and final win from Bryce Steiert at 157 pounds, who improved to 2-0 in the MAC.
The Panthers couldn't keep the momentum, and the final matches belonged to EMU. Jared Bartel led 4-3 before getting caught in a cradle and getting pinned by No. 14 Anthony Abro.
NEXT UP
The Panthers stay on the road to take on Northern Illinois 7 p.m. Friday. In addition to live stats on Trackwrestling, fans can purchase a live stream provided by NIU.The next home meet will be Jan. 29 against Central Michigan.
FINAL RESULTS
- 285 – No. 15 Blaize Cabell (UNI) dec. Gage Hutchinson (EMU), 9-4
- 125 – Armando Torres (EMU) maj. dec. Leighton Gaul (UNI), 11-1
- 133 – No. 18 Josh Alber (UNI) tech. fall Blake Caudill, 18-2 (5:40)
- 141 – Trevor Jauch (UNI) dec. Kyle Springer (EMU), 6-3
- 149 – Nick Barber (EMU) dec. Jake Hodges (UNI), 4-1
- 157 – No. 20 Bryce Steiert (UNI) dec. Devan Marry (EMU), 9-5
- 165 – Dakota Juarez (EMU) dec. Taylor Berger (UNI), 8-3
- 174 – Jake Davis (EMU) dec. Drew Foster (UNI), 2-1 (TB-1)
- 184 – Derek Hillman (EMU) dec. Cody Caldwell (UNI), 8-4
- 197 – No. 14 Anthony Abro (EMU) Jared Bartel (UNI), 4:27
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