Mavericks Dominate Tigers, 34-6
Feb 15, 2009 | General
WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha wrestling team dominated No. 19 Fort Hays State University, 34-6 in its first match in the 2009 MIAA duals hosted by the University of Central Missouri. UNO will battle Truman State at 2:30 p.m. and Central Missouri at 4:00 p.m.
The Mavericks won all but one match as Cody Garcia and Ross Taplin each won by fall, while Brent Pankoke recorded a major decision in the dual. UNO forfeited the match at 197 pounds for the Tigers only points in the dual.
Matt Rein got the Mavericks on top early with a 4-3 decision against Tigers' 125-pounder Tommy Edgmon. Second-ranked Garcia followed Rein's decision by pinning FHSU's Travis Kuhn in just 1:42.
UNO won its next four matches by decisions. No. 2 Mario Morgan defeated third-ranked James Annon, 5-3 at 141 pounds, while Esai Dominguez topped Levi Younkin, 9-4. No. 1 ranked Todd Meneely remained undefeated this season with an 8-7 decision over FHSU's fourth-ranked Danny Grater.
Second-ranked Aaron Denson scored a 8-2 decision at 165 pounds against Troy Lussenhop before Taplin pinned Shawn Kuhlman in 2:40 at 174 pounds. Pankoke recorded the Mavericks' only major decision in the dual, topping Tyler Gonzales, 10-1 at 184 pounds.
After UNO forfeited the match at 197 pounds, No. 3 Tony Lewis put the finishing touches on the Tigers, scoring a 5-1 decision against Justin Glenn in the final bout.
Final Results
Nebraska-Omaha 34, Fort Hays State 6
125 – Matt Rein (UNO) WBD Tommy Edgmon (FHSU) D 4-3, UNO 3-0
133 – Cody Garcia (UNO) WBF Travis Kuhn (FHSU) F 1:42, UNO 9-0
141 – Mario Morgan (UNO) WBD James Annon (FHSU) D 5-3, UNO 12-0
149 – Esai Dominguez (UNO) WBD Levi Younkin (FHSU) D 9-4, UNO 15-0
157 – Todd Meneely (UNO) WBD Danny Grater (FHSU) D 8-7, UNO 18-0
165 – Aaron Denson (UNO) WBD Troy Lussenhop (FHSU) D 8-2, UNO 21-0
174 – Ross Taplin (UNO) WBF Shawn Kuhlman (FHSU) F 2:40, UNO 27-0
184 – Brent Pankoke (UNO) WBD Tyler Gonzales (FHSU) M 10-1, UNO 31-0
197 – Ben Evans (FHSU) wins by Forfeit, UNO 30-6
285 – Tony Lewis (UNO) BWD Justin Glenn (FHSU) D 5-1, UNO 34-6
