Wildcat Wrestling takes down Graceland

Baker University men’s wrestling had a big night with a 43-0 shutout against Graceland on Nov. 12.

Starting with 125 pounds, Freshman Tristan Stafford won in a majority decision of 11-3. Following was Freshman Breyden Morill who helped push Bakers lead to 10-0. Junior Dylan Pelland and Levi Green won their weight classes by majority decision with a win by Freshman Dallas Koelzer to make the Wildcats lead to 21-0.

Sophomore Joey Hancock pulled out a big win at 165 pounds by pinning his opponent and making the lead 27-0. With wins from Sophomore Isaiah Luellen, Freshmen Brett Bober and Malachi Karibo the Wildcat’s lead progressed with Junior Jake Miller closing it out with a close win of 3-2 at 285 pounds to make the final score 43-0.

The Wildcats are starting with 1-0 in duals this season. Baker will be back on the mats on Nov. 13 in Des Moines, Iowa competing in the Grand View Open.