WPU Shut Out by #2 Missouri Valley

William Penn University Athletics

by Wade Steinlage

Marshall, Mo.–The Statesmen wrestling team was unable to put up much of a fight against one of the top teams in the NAIA as William Penn fell 48-0 to #2 Missouri Valley in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Monday.

WPU (1-2, 0-1 Heart) was short-handed in its pre-holiday finale, forfeiting three separate weights.

Unfortunately, only four bouts went the distance, including the first three of the evening as 125-pounder John Altieri (Jr., Warwick, R.I., Sociology), 133-pounder Jeremy Andujar (Sr., Tampa, Fla., Biology), and 141-pounder Tyshon Cannon (Jr., LaGrange, Ga., Psychology) were all defeated by decision.

Next Up: William returns from the break on January 6, traveling to Pella to compete in the Central Invitational. Action begins at 9 a.m.

125–Jacob Seto (M) won by decision over John Altieri, 13-7 (0-3)
133–Zachary Durbin (M) won by decision over Jeremy Andujar, 4-0 (0-6)
141–Alexander Juarez (M) won by decision over Tyshon Cannon, 3-2 (0-9)
149–Seth Johnson (M) won by forfeit (0-15)
157–Kenny Boyd (M) won forfeit (0-21)
165–Tobias Barnes (M) won by major decision over Johnny Hopper, 17-5 (0-25)
174–Alex Destra (M) won by technical fall over Jason Beebe, 17-2 (0-30)
184–Tristan Ramberg (M) won by forfeit (0-36)
197–Donavan Fouchey (M) won by fall over Sheldon Rodriguez, 1:54 (0-42)
285–Jesse Gomez (M) won by fall over Will Wan, 2:28 (0-48)