Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder wrestling team hosted University of Chicago College on Tuesday night for a dual match in King Arena, as the Maroons defeated Wheaton 27-8. Wheaton picked up victories in the 165-pound and 184-pound weight classes. The Thunder will travel to Manchester College's "Spartan Mat Classic" on Saturday.
Thunder freshman
Matt McCrary picked up his second victory of the season by winning a 6-3 decision against Chicago's Josh Jowy at 165-pounds.
Senior
Justin Marble was impressive in winning a 21-8 technical fall against Sam Pennisi at 184-pounds, as Marble registered nine takedowns in the win. The victory was Marble's 10th consecutive victory as he improves to 20-6 on the year.
University of Chicago 27, Wheaton College 7
125-pounds: Jake Schramm (Chicago), won by forefeit
133-pounds: No match contested
141-pounds: No match contested
149-pounds: Ryan Hoyt (Chicago) def.
Casey Krahn (Wheaton), 17-0 technical fall (3:32)
157-pounds: Jim Layton (Chicago) def.
Matthew Cordell (Wheaton), 8-1 decision
165-pounds: Matt McCrary (Wheaton) def. Josh Lowy (Chicago), 6-3 decision
174-pounds: Takumi Mihama (Chicago) def.
Cameron Fox (Wheaton), 5-3 decision
184-pounds: Justin Marble (Wheaton) def. Sam Pennisi (Chicago), 21-6 technical fall (7:00)
197-pounds: Jeff Tyborski (Chicago) def.
Rocky Gingg (Wheaton), 8-0 major decision
285-pounds: Ryan Hatten (Chicago) def.
Jason Geick (Wheaton), by fall (0:32)