Nov. 22, 2011

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CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland State University wrestling team won its home opener, knocking off crosstown rival John Carroll, 29-9, in front of a large crowd returning for Alumni Night.

"We had a great crowd on hand tonight," said head coach Ben Stehura. "It was great to see so many people come out and I know I speak for the team when I say we appreciate the support. Those who came out to watch got to see some good wrestling, and it was nice to start the home portion of our schedule with a victory."

Ben Willeford started things off on the right foot for Cleveland State, picking up six team points when he pinned Jeff Holy in 4:27.

Nick Flannery followed with a 11-3 major decision at 133 pounds as he was aided by a superb first period when he recorded three takedowns.

Josh Palivoda used a takedown in the second to propel him to a 4-0 win over Doug Hayes at 141 pounds.

Lawrence Cavello recorded the second fall of the night when he pinned Mauricio Gonzalez in 3:56.

Tanner Lemon and Terner Gott had the tightest match of the night, with Lemon pulling out a 14-12 victory with a takedown in the sudden victory period.

Corey Carlo, 3-0 at the Wrestle for a Cure Duals in Harrisburg, Pa. on Nov. 12, won his fourth straight match with a 12-5 win over Sean Gill. The junior recorded two takedowns in both the first and third period to to help his cause.

The Blue Streaks won the next three matches, taking the 174, 184 and 197 bouts.

Chris Weber closed the night off with an 11-3 major decision over Alec Barker.

The Vikings, now 2-2 in duals, will return to the mat when they host Eastern Michigan at 7:00 p.m. on December 1.

Cleveland State 29, John Carroll 9
125 - Ben Willeford (CSU) def. Jeff Holy (JCU) via Pin 4:27
133 - Nick Flannery (CSU) def. Phil Kail (JCU) via 11-3 Major Decision
141 - Josh Palivoda (CSU) def. Doug Hayes (JCU) via 4-0 Decision
149 - Lawrence Cavello (CSU) def. Mauricio Gonzalez (JCU) via Pin 3:56
157 - Tanner Lemon (CSU) def. Terner Gott (JCU) via 14-12 Decision
165 - Corey Carlo (CSU) def. Sean Gill (JCU) via 12-5 Decision
174 - Todd Gaydosh (JCU) def. Aric Thurn (CSU) via 8-3 Decision
184 - Bryan Steinmetz (JCU) def. Corbin Boone (CSU) via 4-3 Decision
197 - Jim Nemunaitis (JCU) def. Nick Anthony (CSU) via 6-4 Decision
HWT - Chris Weber (CSU) def. Alec Barker (JCU) via 11-3 Major Decision