ANGOLA, IND. -- The Trine University wrestling team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opponent Adrian (Mich.) College, 35-9, in a MIAA match at Hershey Hall.
Despite the loss, the Thunder came away with victories in three individual matches, beginning with newcomer Chase Gibson (Bronson, Mich./Bronson) at 197 pounds with a 7-4 decision against Zach Reynolds that gave Trine the early 3-0 overall lead.
Adrian took the next three matches with two being by pinfall and the other a forfeit to move ahead on the scoreboard, 18-3.
Trine's next victory came at 141 pounds in senior Caleb Maddox (Russiaville, Ind./Western) who posted a 6-2 decision against Domini Paterra to make the overall score, 18-6.
The next three bouts all belonged to the Bulldogs as they padded their lead with a tech fall and a pair of decisions to take a 29-6 advantage.
Junior Nick Miller (Fort Wayne, Ind./Snider) had the other victory for the home squad by capturing his 174-pound match against Bryant Moore by an 8-3 decision.
The final two matches of the night ended up in another pin for Adrian and a decision in the finale as the Bulldogs went on to win by the final of 35-9.
Trine will travel to Cleveland, Ohio to take part in the Si Ostrach Duals hosted by Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Jan. 19. The Thunder will take on a trio of opponents during the day, beginning with a matchup against Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College at noon.
Adrian -- 35; Trine -- 9
197: Chase Gibson (TU) dec. Zach Reynolds (AC), 7-4
285: Isaiah Espinoza (AC) pinned Ethan Simmons (TU), 2:18
125: Josh Miller (AC) won via forfeit
133: Elijah Sanchez (AC) pinned Dominic Pecoraro (TU), 1:35
141: Caleb Maddox (TU) dec. Dominic Paterra (AC), 6-2
149: Noah Nieman (AC) tech. fall Nevan Freestone (TU), 20-5 (5:51)
157: Ethan Garcia (AC) dec. Brandon Minear (TU), 7-4
165: Zach Altman (AC) dec. Owen Conklin (TU), 5-0
174: Nick Miller (TU) dec. Bryant Moore (AC), 8-3
184: Devon Pingel (AC) pinned Luke Carver (TU), 1:19
Team Records:
Adrian - (6-2, 1-1 MIAA)
Trine - (4-5, 0-2 MIAA)