Cyclones defeat Penn in second dual of doubleheader

Jake Calhoun

The ISU wrestling team added another tally to the win column, defeating Penn 25-9 in the latter half of a doubleheader on Sunday in Philadelphia.

The match of the day was at 197 pounds, where No. 11 Kyven Gadson upset No. 7 Micah Burak in a 3-1 sudden victory decision.

Bonus points for the Cyclones (4-3, 0-1 Big 12) came from Michael Moreno’s major decision in the 165-pound match and Tanner Weatherman’s pin in the first period at 174 pounds.

Also picking up wins for the Cyclones (4-3, 0-1 Big 12) were John Meeks (133 pounds), Max Mayfield (149), Logan Molina (157) and Boaz Beard (184).

Iowa State returns to action in a road dual meet against West Virginia on Jan. 26.