ISU wrestling defeats West Virginia on senior night
February 14, 2016
The seniors stole the show Sunday at Hilton Coliseum as ISU wrestling dominated Big 12 foe West Virginia 28-11 in the final home match of the season.
Earl Hall was the first senior to take the mat for the Cyclones. He notched four takedowns and two escapes in his 10-5 victory over West Virginia’s Cory Stainbrook.
The Cyclones held a 15-3 lead going into intermission. The only loss came at 149 pounds.
Heavyweight Quean Smith started off the meet with a win in sudden victory getting a takedown almost immediately.
Kyle Larson, at 125 pounds, scored a massive takedown that led to an injury default by his opponent.
At 141 pounds Nate Boston scored a takedown and reversal en route to a 4-3 victory.
After intermission the Mountaineers started off strong getting a technical fall at 157 pounds to narrow the Cyclones lead to 15-8.
The other senior of the night, Tanner Weatherman quickly turned things around for the Cyclones getting a pin in 2:43 at 165 pounds to extend the Cyclone lead, 21-8.
Lelund Weatherspoon followed up the pin with a major decision at 174 pounds.
Pat Downey won his Hilton Coliseum debut 5-4.
In the last match of the afternoon Marcus Harrington lost but ISU won the meet 28-11.