ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Jan 4, 2020) - Central Missouri Wrestling fell to No. 16 Lindenwood 42-4 on Saturday night at the Lion's Hyland Arena.
Redshirt junior
Dominique Hampton was responsible for scoring the Mules four points against the Lions. Hampton defeated Patrick Kristin in a 15-5 major decision at 185 pounds. With the win, Hampton's record improves to 10-8 on the season.
The night began with a rematch of the 2019 NCAA Regional final at 133 pounds between
John Feeney and No. 12 Tanner Hitchcock. A late take down in the third period gave Hitchcock the 6-4 decision victory to gain Lindenwood the lead.
Conner Dalton lost a 20-1 technical fall to Colby Smith at 141 pounds, followed by a Danny Swan fall over
Emmett Kuntz in 2:55 at 149 pounds. At 157 pounds
Austin Morgan lost a close 7-2 decision to Lindenwood's Nate Trepanier.
Zion Vasquez suffered an 18-5 major decision loss to Austin Stofer at 165 pounds, followed by an Elijah Mahan fall over
Jack Goin in 1:16 at 174 pounds.
Sam Pennington was awarded the fastest fall of the night at 30 seconds over
Joe Brady at 197 pounds. In the heavyweight match,
Chase Miller lost to fifth-ranked Courvoisier Morrow in an 8-3 decision.
No. 16 Lindenwood defeated Central Missouri 42-4. The Mules are now 7-13 in their all-time series against the Lions.
Mules Wrestling returns to action Saturday, Jan. 11 to compete in Hastings Cusatis Open.
