CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.-- Trine was defeated by no. 3 Wabash, 41-13 in a dual match Thursday night at Wabash College.
Jeffrey Helm (Westfield, Ind./Westfield) highlighted the Thunder victories with a pin in the 141-lb match. The freshman held a 7-5 lead before taking over to earn the fall at the 6:04 mark. Prior to the pin, Helm had scored points via a takedown, an escape and two reversals. The victory was his 12th of the season.
Brandon Preston (Logansport, Ind./Logansport) earned a commanding 13-4 win by major decision at 133-lbs. Preston scored five takedowns, several of which came along the edge of the mat. The senior improved his mark to 17-6 on the season.
Mack Green (Buchanan, Mich./Buchanan) earned his 31st victory of the season. The no. 2 ranked heavyweight in the nation scored a 6-0 victory by decision. The senior's performance included points from a reversal and takedown.
Trine fell to 2-11 on the season in dual matches. Wabash is now 12-2 on the year.
The Thunder return to action this Saturday, Feb. 14 when they compete in the Mid-States Invitational at Olivet College. Matches begin at 8:30 a.m.
Wabash 41, Trine 13
125- Tommy Poynter (WAB) over David Moore, Fall 2:40
133- Brandon Preston (TRINE) over Chandler Moore, MD 13-4
141- Jeffrey Helm (TRINE) over Robbie Carter, Fall 6:04
149- Patrick Hall (WAB) over Tylor Willms, Fall 1:21
157- Reece Lefever (WAB) over Cody Konieczki, Fall 3:22
165- Ethan Farmer (WAB) over Kevin Groves, TF 16-0 at 3:35
174- Connor Lefever (WAB) won by forfeit
184- Riley Lefever (WAB) over Nick Fruits, Fall 2:07
197- Brett Thumm (WAB) won by forfeit
285- Mack Green (TRINE) over Abraham Hall, Dec. 6-0