Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, March 5
Convocation Center
All Day
Eastern Michigan University
vs
MAC Championships
Photo by: Sam Janicki
Wrestling Completes First Day of MAC Championships
3/5/2016 8:25:00 PM | Wrestling
EMU advanced 165 pounder Dakota Juarez into the finals
Day One Highlights.
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team wrapped up the first day of competition at the Mid-American Conference Championships at the Convocation Center Saturday, March 5. The day was highlighted by redshirt freshman Dakota Juarez (Grand Haven, Mich.-Grand Haven) who won his only two bouts of the day to advance to the 165 lbs. finals and earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Championships.
Juarez is the first Eagle to advance to a final since Jared Germaine did so at 125 lbs. in 2013. He is the second EMU grappler to advance to a final at 165 lbs. in program history, the first since J.J. Holmes won 165 lbs. in 2004, and his advancement to the NCAA Tournament makes him the 51st such wrestler in EMU history.
In all, EMU will have five wrestlers continue into the second day of competition. They totaled up eight wins on the day and currently sit in eighth place as a team with 40 points.
The 165 pounder Juarez, who was ranked No. 6 in the tournament, got his day started by defeating the No. 3 seeded Austin Reese, his second victory over the OU grappler this season, by a 3-2 decision. He followed that up in the semifinals with a thrilling 4-3 upset decision over No. 2 seeded and No. 17 nationally ranked Cooper Moore by another close decision, 4-3. The two wins catapulted him into the finals to be held Sunday afternoon.
Elsewhere, No. 24 redshirt senior Anthony Abro (Canton, Mich.-Canton), who was the No. 5 seed, won his first bout of the day to advance into the semifinals. The win came over Northern Illinois' No. 20 nationally ranked Shawn Scott, avenging his dual loss from earlier in the season, defeating him by 4-3 decision on a late takedown. It was also his 90th career victory for EMU. Abro was felled in the semis though by the No. 1 seeded and No. 2 nationally ranked J'den Cox of Missouri by fall in 6:37. He currently sits in the consolation semifinals and will need one more win tomorrow to advance to his second straight NCAA tournament.
The third Eagle to get to the semifinals was junior Shayne Wireman (Lansing, Mich.-Holt) when he upset the No. 2 seeded and No. 16 nationally ranked Zach Synon of Missouri by 3-1 decision. Unfortunately, Wireman would be knocked from the tournament in the next round by injury default, ending his chance for an NCAA bid.
Eastern also advanced three wrestlers who lost in their first round into day two in the consolation bracket. Two of the wrestlers will have a chance for an automatic bid into the NCAA's.
At 149 lbs, No 5 seeded and No. 23 nationally ranked redshirt junior Nicholas Barber (Cleveland, Ohio-St Edwards) was upended in his first bout by No. 4 seeded and No. 19 nationally ranked Mike DePalma of Kent State, but rebounded nicely in the consolation round, polishing off a 12-2 major decision win to get to the consolation semifinals. Barber will also need at least one more win to get to his first ever NCAA championships.
The other EMU wrestler with a chance at an automatic bid is 174 pounder No. 33 nationally ranked redshirt junior Jacob Davis (North Ridgeville, Ohio-St. Edwards). Coming into the tournament as the No. 5 seed, Davis dropped his first bout to the No. 4 seed by 4-0 decision. He came back in the consolation rounds though, scoring an 8-3 decision to get to the consolation semifinals. Davis will need to win out and clinch third place to receive an automatic bid.
The final Eagle in action tomorrow will be redshirt sophomore Gage Hutchison (Buchanan, Mich.-Buchanan), who will not have a chance at an auto bid with the MAC only being allocated one spot. The heavyweight dropped his first match of the night, but came back to notch two wins in the consolation rounds to get to the consolation semi-finals.
The action from the Convo gets back underway tomorrow at noon tomorrow with the continuation of the consolation rounds. The championships at each weight class will begin at 1:20 p.m.
Team Scores:
1. Missouri 103.5
2. Central Michigan 76.0
3. Northern Iowa 60.0
4. Ohio 52.5
5. Kent State 49.0
6. Buffalo 44.5
7. Northern Illinois 40.5
8. Eastern Michigan 40.0
9. Old Dominion 35.0
Individual Scores:
125 lbs.
Armando Torres (0-2)
Edilberto Vinas (Kent State) won by decision over Armando Torres (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 3-2)
Alijah Jeffery (Northern Illinois) won by tech fall over Armando Torres (Eastern Michigan) (TF-1.5 4:36 (15-0))
133 lbs.
Shayne Wireman (1-1)
Shayne Wireman (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Zach Synon (Missouri) (Dec 3-1)
Austin Eicher (Northern Illinois) won by injury default over Shayne Wireman (Eastern Michigan) (Inj. 2:09)
141 lbs.
Kyle Springer (0-2)
Chris Mecate (Old Dominion) won by decision over Kyle Springer (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 4-1)
Noah Forrider (Ohio) won in sudden victory - 1 over Kyle Springer (Eastern Michigan) (SV-1 6-4)
149 lbs.
Nicholas Barber (1-1)
Mike DePalma (Kent State) won by decision over Nicholas Barber (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 7-3)
Nicholas Barber (Eastern Michigan) won by major decision over Adam Perrin (Northern Iowa) (MD 12-2)
157 lbs.
Devan Marry (0-2)
Luke Smith (Central Michigan) won by decision over Devan Marry (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 3-0)
Alex Smythe (Buffalo) won by decision over Devan Marry (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 7-3)
165 lbs.
Dakota Juarez (2-0)
Dakota Juarez (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Austin Resse (Ohio) (Dec 3-2)
Dakota Juarez (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Cooper Moore (Northern Iowa) (Dec 4-3)
174 lbs.
Jacob Davis (1-1)
Trace Engelkes (Northern Illinois) won by decision over Jacob Davis (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 4-0)
Jacob Davis (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Kyle Lux (Northern Iowa) (Dec 8-3)
184 lbs.
Derek Hillman (0-2)
Andrew Romanchik (Ohio) won by fall over Derek Hillman (Eastern Michigan) (Fall 0:54)
Drew Foster (Northern Iowa) won by decision over Derek Hillman (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 8-4)
197 lbs.
Anthony Abro (1-1)
Anthony Abro (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Shawn Scott (Northern Illinois) (Dec 4-3)
J`Den Cox (Missouri) won by fall over Anthony Abro (Eastern Michigan) (Fall 6:37)
285 lbs.
Gage Hutchison (2-1)
Devin Nye (Kent State) won by fall over Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan) (Fall 3:51)
Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan) won by fall over Jesse Webb (Ohio) (Fall 5:23)
Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Arthur Bunce (Northern Illinois) (Dec 4-1)
Photo Gallery
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team wrapped up the first day of competition at the Mid-American Conference Championships at the Convocation Center Saturday, March 5. The day was highlighted by redshirt freshman Dakota Juarez (Grand Haven, Mich.-Grand Haven) who won his only two bouts of the day to advance to the 165 lbs. finals and earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Championships.
Juarez is the first Eagle to advance to a final since Jared Germaine did so at 125 lbs. in 2013. He is the second EMU grappler to advance to a final at 165 lbs. in program history, the first since J.J. Holmes won 165 lbs. in 2004, and his advancement to the NCAA Tournament makes him the 51st such wrestler in EMU history.
In all, EMU will have five wrestlers continue into the second day of competition. They totaled up eight wins on the day and currently sit in eighth place as a team with 40 points.
The 165 pounder Juarez, who was ranked No. 6 in the tournament, got his day started by defeating the No. 3 seeded Austin Reese, his second victory over the OU grappler this season, by a 3-2 decision. He followed that up in the semifinals with a thrilling 4-3 upset decision over No. 2 seeded and No. 17 nationally ranked Cooper Moore by another close decision, 4-3. The two wins catapulted him into the finals to be held Sunday afternoon.
Elsewhere, No. 24 redshirt senior Anthony Abro (Canton, Mich.-Canton), who was the No. 5 seed, won his first bout of the day to advance into the semifinals. The win came over Northern Illinois' No. 20 nationally ranked Shawn Scott, avenging his dual loss from earlier in the season, defeating him by 4-3 decision on a late takedown. It was also his 90th career victory for EMU. Abro was felled in the semis though by the No. 1 seeded and No. 2 nationally ranked J'den Cox of Missouri by fall in 6:37. He currently sits in the consolation semifinals and will need one more win tomorrow to advance to his second straight NCAA tournament.
The third Eagle to get to the semifinals was junior Shayne Wireman (Lansing, Mich.-Holt) when he upset the No. 2 seeded and No. 16 nationally ranked Zach Synon of Missouri by 3-1 decision. Unfortunately, Wireman would be knocked from the tournament in the next round by injury default, ending his chance for an NCAA bid.
Eastern also advanced three wrestlers who lost in their first round into day two in the consolation bracket. Two of the wrestlers will have a chance for an automatic bid into the NCAA's.
At 149 lbs, No 5 seeded and No. 23 nationally ranked redshirt junior Nicholas Barber (Cleveland, Ohio-St Edwards) was upended in his first bout by No. 4 seeded and No. 19 nationally ranked Mike DePalma of Kent State, but rebounded nicely in the consolation round, polishing off a 12-2 major decision win to get to the consolation semifinals. Barber will also need at least one more win to get to his first ever NCAA championships.
The other EMU wrestler with a chance at an automatic bid is 174 pounder No. 33 nationally ranked redshirt junior Jacob Davis (North Ridgeville, Ohio-St. Edwards). Coming into the tournament as the No. 5 seed, Davis dropped his first bout to the No. 4 seed by 4-0 decision. He came back in the consolation rounds though, scoring an 8-3 decision to get to the consolation semifinals. Davis will need to win out and clinch third place to receive an automatic bid.
The final Eagle in action tomorrow will be redshirt sophomore Gage Hutchison (Buchanan, Mich.-Buchanan), who will not have a chance at an auto bid with the MAC only being allocated one spot. The heavyweight dropped his first match of the night, but came back to notch two wins in the consolation rounds to get to the consolation semi-finals.
The action from the Convo gets back underway tomorrow at noon tomorrow with the continuation of the consolation rounds. The championships at each weight class will begin at 1:20 p.m.
Team Scores:
1. Missouri 103.5
2. Central Michigan 76.0
3. Northern Iowa 60.0
4. Ohio 52.5
5. Kent State 49.0
6. Buffalo 44.5
7. Northern Illinois 40.5
8. Eastern Michigan 40.0
9. Old Dominion 35.0
Individual Scores:
125 lbs.
Armando Torres (0-2)
Edilberto Vinas (Kent State) won by decision over Armando Torres (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 3-2)
Alijah Jeffery (Northern Illinois) won by tech fall over Armando Torres (Eastern Michigan) (TF-1.5 4:36 (15-0))
133 lbs.
Shayne Wireman (1-1)
Shayne Wireman (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Zach Synon (Missouri) (Dec 3-1)
Austin Eicher (Northern Illinois) won by injury default over Shayne Wireman (Eastern Michigan) (Inj. 2:09)
141 lbs.
Kyle Springer (0-2)
Chris Mecate (Old Dominion) won by decision over Kyle Springer (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 4-1)
Noah Forrider (Ohio) won in sudden victory - 1 over Kyle Springer (Eastern Michigan) (SV-1 6-4)
149 lbs.
Nicholas Barber (1-1)
Mike DePalma (Kent State) won by decision over Nicholas Barber (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 7-3)
Nicholas Barber (Eastern Michigan) won by major decision over Adam Perrin (Northern Iowa) (MD 12-2)
157 lbs.
Devan Marry (0-2)
Luke Smith (Central Michigan) won by decision over Devan Marry (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 3-0)
Alex Smythe (Buffalo) won by decision over Devan Marry (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 7-3)
165 lbs.
Dakota Juarez (2-0)
Dakota Juarez (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Austin Resse (Ohio) (Dec 3-2)
Dakota Juarez (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Cooper Moore (Northern Iowa) (Dec 4-3)
174 lbs.
Jacob Davis (1-1)
Trace Engelkes (Northern Illinois) won by decision over Jacob Davis (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 4-0)
Jacob Davis (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Kyle Lux (Northern Iowa) (Dec 8-3)
184 lbs.
Derek Hillman (0-2)
Andrew Romanchik (Ohio) won by fall over Derek Hillman (Eastern Michigan) (Fall 0:54)
Drew Foster (Northern Iowa) won by decision over Derek Hillman (Eastern Michigan) (Dec 8-4)
197 lbs.
Anthony Abro (1-1)
Anthony Abro (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Shawn Scott (Northern Illinois) (Dec 4-3)
J`Den Cox (Missouri) won by fall over Anthony Abro (Eastern Michigan) (Fall 6:37)
285 lbs.
Gage Hutchison (2-1)
Devin Nye (Kent State) won by fall over Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan) (Fall 3:51)
Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan) won by fall over Jesse Webb (Ohio) (Fall 5:23)
Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan) won by decision over Arthur Bunce (Northern Illinois) (Dec 4-1)
Players Mentioned
197
/ Wrestling
149
/ Wrestling
174
/ Wrestling
184
/ Wrestling
285
/ Wrestling
165
/ Wrestling
157
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
125
/ Wrestling
133
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