Sam Janicki

Wrestling 1/16/2022 6:33:00 PM

Wrestling Drops Three Duals at Chippewa Challenge

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The first duals of the new year did not go as planned for American University wrestling, with the Eagles coming up short against all three of their opponents at the Chippewa Challenge.

Notable Results

The Eagles got three wins in their opening dual vs. Campbell, with the most exciting of those coming from Antonio Segura (157).
Tied at 3-3 after three periods, Segura came up with the takedown in sudden victory over Campbell's Matthew Dallara.
At 149 pounds, Patrick Ryan took down Campbell's Josh Heil by a score of 9-4, which was the highest score of the day for the Eagles.
Despite the dual being well in hand for the Camels, Isaac Righter ended things on a high note for AU with an 8-2 victory over Luke Davis at 285.
Freshman Max Leete was a winner for the Eagles against host Central Michigan.
In the first bout against the host Chippewas, Leete scored two takedowns and beat Sean Spindle 4-2.
Colin Shannon suffered a one-point, 3-2 loss at 184 pounds vs. Central Michigan, and Tim Fitzpatrick was also battling hard at 174 pounds before falling 5-3 to Bret Fedewa.
The Eagles' only victory in their final dual against CSU Bakersfield was a forfeit at 133.
The match was marked by a number of close bouts. Ryan lost 7-5 at 149, Segura's opponent needed overtime for a 3-1 win at 157, and Fitzpatrick was edged 3-2 at 174.

Results vs. Campbell

125 - Korbin Meink (Campbell) pinned Max Leete (AU), 2:00 (Campbell 6-0)
133 - Domenic Zaccone (Campbell) major dec. Jack Maida (AU), 13-3 (Campbell 10-0)
141 - Shannon Hanna (Campbell) dec. Ethan Szerencsits (AU), 9-6 (Campbell 13-0)
149 - Patrick Ryan (AU) dec. Josh Heil (Campbell), 9-4 (Campbell 13-3)
157 - Antonio Segura (AU) dec. Matthew Dallara (Campbell), 5-3 SV-1 (Campbell 13-6)
165 - Troy Nation (Campbell) tech. fall Breon Phifer (AU), 16-0 (Campbell 18-6)
174 - Austin Murphy (Campbell) dec. Tim Fitzpatrick (AU), 10-7 (Campbell 21-6)
184 - Caleb Hopkins (Campbell) dec. Colin Shannon (AU), 11-5 (Campbell 24-6)
197 - Chris Kober (Campbell) major dec. Carsten Rawls (AU), 12-4 (Campbell 28-6)
285 - Isaac Righter (AU) dec. Luke Davis (Campbell), 8-2 (Campbell wins 28-9)

Results vs. Central Michigan

125 - Max Leete (AU) dec. Sean Spindle (CMU), 4-2 (American 3-0)
133 - Ja'Kerion Merritt (CMU) dec. Andy Fallon (AU), 6-4 (Tied 3-3)
141 - #13 Dresden Simon (CMU) tech. fall Ethan Szerencsits (AU), 19-0 (CMU 8-3)
149 - #27 Corbyn Munson (CMU) dec. Patrick Ryan (AU), 7-2 (CMU 11-3)
157 - #18 Johnny Lovett (CMU) dec. Antonio Segura (AU), 6-2 (CMU 14-3)
165 - Tracey Hubbard (CMU) major dec. Breon Phifer (AU), 8-0 (CMU 18-3)
174 - Bret Fedewa (CMU) dec. Tim Fitzpatrick (AU), 5-3 (CMU 21-3)
184 - Ben Cushman (CMU) dec. Colin Shannon (AU), 3-2 (CMU 24-3)
197 - Aaron Bolo (CMU) pinned Connor Bourne (AU), 1:57 (CMU 30-3)
285 - #9 Matt Stencel (CMU) pinned Isaac Righter (AU), 1:23 (CMU wins 36-3)

Results vs. CSU Bakersfield

125 - Eddie Flores (CSUB) dec. Max Leete (AU), 9-6 (CSUB 3-0)
133 - Jack Maida (AU) won by forfeit (AU 6-3)
141 - #27 Angelo Martinoni (CSUB) tech fall. Ethan Szerencsits (AU), 17-0 (CSUB 8-6)
149 - Josh Brown (CSUB) dec. Patrick Ryan (AU), 7-5 (CSUB 11-6)
157 - Brock Rogers (CSUB) dec. Antonio Segura (AU), 3-1 SV (CSUB 14-6)
165 - Augustine Garcia (CSUB) major dec. Breon Phifer (AU), 8-0 (CSUB 18-6)
174 - Albert Urias (CSUB) dec. Tim Fitzpatrick (AU), 3-2 (CSUB 21-6)
184 - Jacob Hansen (CSUB) dec. Colin Shannon (AU), 5-0 (CSUB 24-6)
197 - Josh Loomer (CSUB) tech. fall Carsten Rawls (AU), 17-0 (CSUB 29-6)
285 - Jacob Sieder (CSUB) pinned Isaac Righter (AU), 1:09 (CSUB 35-6)

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Players Mentioned

Connor Bourne: Junior

Andy Fallon: Sophomore

Tim Fitzpatrick: Senior

Isaac Righter: Sophomore

Patrick Ryan: Redshirt Sophomore

Colin Shannon: Redshirt Senior

Ethan Szerencsits: Sophomore

Maximilian Leete: Freshman

Jack Maida: Freshman

Breon Phifer: Freshman

Players Mentioned

Connor Bourne
: Junior

Andy Fallon
: Sophomore

Tim Fitzpatrick
: Senior

Isaac Righter
: Sophomore

Patrick Ryan
: Redshirt Sophomore

Colin Shannon
: Redshirt Senior

Ethan Szerencsits
: Sophomore

Maximilian Leete
: Freshman

Jack Maida
: Freshman

Breon Phifer
: Freshman

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