Wrestling takes down John Carroll on Senior Night

The Muskingum wrestling team defeated John Carroll in Ohio Athletic Conference action on Senior Night at the Anne C. Steele Center, 24-22.

The Basics 

• Records: Muskingum (4-9 overall, 1-5 OAC), John Carroll (7-9 overall, 1-5 OAC)
• Location: New Concord, Ohio - Anne C. Steele Center 

On the Mat 

• Prior to the match, Muskingum recognized seniors Jon Raugh and Jonathan Muntz.
• Muskingum's win over John Carroll is the first Ohio Athletic Conference dual victory since the 2010-11 season.
• The Muskies jumped out to an early 6-0 advantage as sophomore Jordan Burkholder collected his 23rd victory of the season by forfeit in the 125-pound weight class. 
• In the 133-pound clash, junior Slade Stiles defeated Austin Zarins by fall extending the Muskie lead to 12-0.
• Sophomore Toby Warrington dropped a hard fought battle in the 149-pound weight class by decision, 5-2.
• John Carroll also claimed a victory in the 157-pound bout, cutting the deficit to 18-9.
• The Muskies bounced back as sophomore Tanner Walker claimed a win by decision over Christian DeDi in the 165-pound clash. The victory was his 20th of the season.
• In the 184-pound bout, junior Anthony Cole-Young defeated Kevin Khoma by decision for a pivotal Muskie win extending the lead to 24-13.
• Sophomore Antonio Zapata dropped a heart breaker in overtime against Mason Litz in the 197-pound weight class. 
• John Carroll won the heavy weight match-up by forfeit. 

Up Next

• Muskingum returns to action Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26 at the NCAA Regional Championships.