Feb. 16, 2003
Truman Wrestlers Pick Up Dual Win Over Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
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The Bulldogs snapped an eight-match losing streak with a 25-16 victory over the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars this afternoon. The 'Dogs took a 16-0 lead after 141-pounder Merrick Meyer picked up the first decision of the match over Alex Lininger. However Alex Carter pinned Phil Esposito at 149 pounds next to make it 16-6. Truman won the next three matches by decision, while SIUE won the final three matches, two by decision and the last by a technical fall.
Truman finishes its dual season on Wednesday at Missouri Baptist and will then rest until playing host to the NCAA Midwest regional meet on Sunday, March 2.
The Bulldogs move to 2-10 in dual matches for the season.
Truman 25, SIUE 16
125-Steve Cox, Truman won by forfeit
133-Allen Stokes, Truman won by forfeit
141-Merrick Meyer, Truman won by a major decision over Alex Lininger, SIUE,
10-1
149-Alex Carter, SIUE won by a fall over Phil Esposito, Truman, 6:41
157-Corey Crandall, Truman won by decision over Pat Selby, SIUE, 11-5
165-Chris Pivirotto, Truman won by decision over Mike Davis, SIUE, 3-1
174-Tom Tajkowksi, Truman won by decision over Kyle Johnson, SIUE, 7-5
184-Zach Stephens, SIUE won by decision over Gregg Nurrenbern, Truman, 4-2
197-Branden Lorek, SIUE won by decision over Marc Heinecke, Truman, 6-4
HWT-Aaron Wiens won by a technical fall over Matt Sonn, Truman, 24-9 (minus
one team point for unsportsmanlike conduct by Wiens)