Recap courtesy of Kent State's Athletic Communications Department
 

STOW, Ohio– The Kent State Wrestling team dominated Mount Union in a shutout victory on Friday night at Stow-Munroe Falls High School by a score of 49-0. It was the squad's first dual win under first-year Head Coach Josh Moore.

"I am extremely grateful to be in this position and truly appreciate all the support from the community," said Moore. "A special thanks to Stow HS and Stow Youth Wrestling Club for hosting this fun event."

It didn't take long for the Flashes to get out in front as redshirt junior Nico Callelo(125) pinned his opponent in the first two minutes of the match. Fellow redshirt junior Ethan Barr recorded the other pin of the night for the Blue and Gold early in his match as well. 

The team also recorded six Technical Fall wins from Landen Duncan, Nate Roth, Carson Miller, Trent Thomas, Blake Schaffer and Brentan Simmerman. Keegan Knapp won in a Major Decision, while Nick Molchak won in a 9-5 decision.

Kent State vs. Mount Union Results

125: Nico Calello (KENT) over Mason Taylor (UMU) (Fall 1:41)

133: Nick Molchak (KENT) over Nolan Frye (UMU) (Dec 9-5)

141: Landen Duncan (KENT) over Bryce Russell (UMU) (TF 15-0 2:43)

149: Nate Roth (KENT) over Jamie Lemon-Norris (UMU) (TF 22-4 6:40)

157: Keegan Knapp (KENT) over Giovanni Duniec (UMU) (MD 16-4)

165: Carson Miller (KENT) over Aiden Stecker (UMU) (TF 18-2 5:54)

174: Ethan Barr (KENT) over Jake Starkey (UMU) (Fall 1:51)

184: Trent Thomas (KENT) over Blaine Chrisman (UMU) (TF 23-7 6:21)

197: Blake Schaffer (KENT) over Brayden McFetridge (UMU) (TF 20-3 2:42)

285: Brentan Simmerman (KENT) over Steven Marra (UMU) (TF 19-3 5:13)

Up Next

The Flashes will have a quick turnaround as they will face The University of Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at 2 P.M. at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio.