Eastern Michigan Athletics
Wrestling Preps for a Pair of Home MAC Duals
1/27/2010 4:53:55 PM | Wrestling
EMU takes on Buffalo, Feb. 3, and Northern Illinois, Feb. 5
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THE HOMESTAND CONTINUES: The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team will continue its homestand Wednesday, Feb. 3, with a Mid-American Conference dual against the University at Buffalo at Bowen Field House. The Eagles then host Northern Illinois University Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m.
BULLS AND HUSKIES REVISITED: EMU turned in split performances against UB and NIU last season, having beaten the Huskies at Bowen, Feb. 6, 2009, in an 18-16 thriller after opening the MAC schedule with a 25-8 setback at Buffalo, Nov. 26, 2008.
Buffalo and EMU will meet for the 15th time with the Bulls holding a 9-5 series advantage. An EMU victory last season over the NIU ended a seven-bout losing skid for the Green and White against the Huskies.
ROUGH RIDE: If there were any positives in the Jan. 21 MAC opener against Central Michigan, they were hardly noticeable as the Chippewas disposed of the Eagles, 34-3. The Eagles won just one match on the evening thanks to a decision for freshman Alex Ortman. Ortman squeaked past Eric Cubberly, 4-3, at 165 lbs.
Head Coach Derek DelPorto echoed those sentiments, “There wasn't too much that we could take away from the match. We have to keep working on our confidence when we wrestle teams like Central. We can compete from a technique stand-point with anyone, but its the individual toughness and confidence that is a struggle with our team right now.
DOMINANCE AT EMU DUALS: The Eagles responded nicely from Thursday's setback with a three-bout sweep at the EMU Duals Saturday, Jan. 23. EMU rolled to a trio of victories against Olivet College, 32-6, the University of Indianapolis, 36-6, and Thiel College, 41-6.
EMU won 25-of-30 individual matches on the day and improved their season record to 10-8-1. “True” freshman Phillip Joseph and junior Nick Hendrick each posted perfect 3-0 records at the event, pushing their season marks to 18-13 and 11-13, respectively.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: The 2009-10 season has showcased many of EMU's potential future stars. Wrestlers such as Greg Egbert (6-10), Phillip Joseph (18-13) and Alex Ortman (14-7) have already been major contributors to the starting lineup this season.
“These guys are very important not only for this season, but for our future,” said Head Coach Derek DelPorto. “They are going to be, along with the other young guys on our team, the nucleus of our future success. I am glad a few of them are seeing action this early in their careers, its good for them and us.”
BEGINNING OF THE END: Following home bouts against UB and NIU, the Eagles will close out the 2009-10 regular season with a road match-up at Kent State University, Feb. 14. Ohio University then invades the Convocation Center, Feb. 21, for the final dual before the MAC Championship, March 6-7, in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
EMU POSTSEASON FACTS: Last season, the Eagles placed fifth at the MAC Championship with 36.5 team points. John McClure took home championship honors at 197 lbs., which earned him a trip to St. Louis, Mo., for the NCAA National Championship.
Other placewinners included Chris Jenkins at 125 lbs. (third), Sean Clair at 133 lbs. (fourth), J.J. Johnson at 149 lbs. (third), and David Wade at heavyweight (third).
THE HOMESTAND CONTINUES: The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team will continue its homestand Wednesday, Feb. 3, with a Mid-American Conference dual against the University at Buffalo at Bowen Field House. The Eagles then host Northern Illinois University Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m.
BULLS AND HUSKIES REVISITED: EMU turned in split performances against UB and NIU last season, having beaten the Huskies at Bowen, Feb. 6, 2009, in an 18-16 thriller after opening the MAC schedule with a 25-8 setback at Buffalo, Nov. 26, 2008.
Buffalo and EMU will meet for the 15th time with the Bulls holding a 9-5 series advantage. An EMU victory last season over the NIU ended a seven-bout losing skid for the Green and White against the Huskies.
ROUGH RIDE: If there were any positives in the Jan. 21 MAC opener against Central Michigan, they were hardly noticeable as the Chippewas disposed of the Eagles, 34-3. The Eagles won just one match on the evening thanks to a decision for freshman Alex Ortman. Ortman squeaked past Eric Cubberly, 4-3, at 165 lbs.
Head Coach Derek DelPorto echoed those sentiments, “There wasn't too much that we could take away from the match. We have to keep working on our confidence when we wrestle teams like Central. We can compete from a technique stand-point with anyone, but its the individual toughness and confidence that is a struggle with our team right now.
DOMINANCE AT EMU DUALS: The Eagles responded nicely from Thursday's setback with a three-bout sweep at the EMU Duals Saturday, Jan. 23. EMU rolled to a trio of victories against Olivet College, 32-6, the University of Indianapolis, 36-6, and Thiel College, 41-6.
EMU won 25-of-30 individual matches on the day and improved their season record to 10-8-1. “True” freshman Phillip Joseph and junior Nick Hendrick each posted perfect 3-0 records at the event, pushing their season marks to 18-13 and 11-13, respectively.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: The 2009-10 season has showcased many of EMU's potential future stars. Wrestlers such as Greg Egbert (6-10), Phillip Joseph (18-13) and Alex Ortman (14-7) have already been major contributors to the starting lineup this season.
“These guys are very important not only for this season, but for our future,” said Head Coach Derek DelPorto. “They are going to be, along with the other young guys on our team, the nucleus of our future success. I am glad a few of them are seeing action this early in their careers, its good for them and us.”
BEGINNING OF THE END: Following home bouts against UB and NIU, the Eagles will close out the 2009-10 regular season with a road match-up at Kent State University, Feb. 14. Ohio University then invades the Convocation Center, Feb. 21, for the final dual before the MAC Championship, March 6-7, in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
EMU POSTSEASON FACTS: Last season, the Eagles placed fifth at the MAC Championship with 36.5 team points. John McClure took home championship honors at 197 lbs., which earned him a trip to St. Louis, Mo., for the NCAA National Championship.
Other placewinners included Chris Jenkins at 125 lbs. (third), Sean Clair at 133 lbs. (fourth), J.J. Johnson at 149 lbs. (third), and David Wade at heavyweight (third).
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