Iowa State cruises past Fresno State, moves to 2-0 in Big 12
Mikinna Kerns/Iowa State Daily
Freshman Marcus Coleman wrestles Kevin Gschwendtner durring the Iowa State vs SIU-Edwarsville match in Stephens Auditorium Nov. 11. The Cyclones won nine of the ten matches over the Cougars.
January 13, 2019
Iowa State returned to the mat in Hilton Coliseum on Sunday.
The Cyclones bumped their dual record to 4-1 and 2-0 in Big 12 duals, while Fresno State slumped to 4-6 overall and 1-3 in conference after Iowa State’s 31-6 win.
The action began at 141-pounds, and Iowa State jumped out with a 19-5 major decision from Ian Parker.
Iowa State’s Jarrett Degen followed with an 11-5 win to push the Cyclone lead to 7-0.
Fresno State bounced back when Jacob Wright knocked off Chase Straw, 5-4.
Logan Schumacher and Marcus Coleman rattled off back-to-back wins at 165-pounds and 174-pounds before intermission to grow Iowa State’s lead to 14-3.
After the break, Sam Colbray earned an 8-7 decision, but Fresno State’s Josh Hokit answered with a 4-2 decision over Willie Miklus at 197-pounds. Shifting the score to 17-6 in Iowa State’s favor.
At heavyweight, Gannon Gremmel delivered an 8-7 decision. With two matches left, Iowa State picked up another win from 125-pounder Alex Mackall on a third period pin, handing the Cyclones a 26-6 lead.
To close the dual, 133-pounder Austin Gomez won by a 24-5 technical fall.
