TU falls to 4th ranked Ashland 27-12

Bryan LaVearn picked up a win at 141 pounds in the loss to Ashland.
Bryan LaVearn picked up a win at 141 pounds in the loss to Ashland.

Tiffin University's wrestling squad led half way through their match at 4th ranked Ashland, but it wasn't enough, as the Eagles dominated the upper weight classes and won 27-12.

After Giuseppe Penzone (125) fell 8-0 and Rico Puente (133) got pinned in 3:46, TU trailed 10-0. But the Dragons rallied for three straight wins, starting with Bryan LaVearn's (141) narrow 4-3 victory.

Collin Adkins pulled off a strong upset at 149 pounds, pinning his opponent in 3:50, while Beau Minnick (157) put TU ahead in the dual with a razor thin 3-2 decision. TU led at the midway point 12-10.

The Eagles lived up to their billing, however, winning the last five matches. Richard Screptock (165) lost 5-0 as AU retook the lead. Chase Boyd (174) suffered a loss by major decision 13-1, while Hayden Bronne (184) nearly beat his unbeaten and 2nd ranked opponent, Jordan Murphy, but a late turn in the third period gave Murphy a 9-6 victory.

Nicholas Mason (197) fell short 10-1 as Ashland secured the victory, while Chase Carter fell at 285 pounds in the final match of the evening 5-0.