#3 UW-La Crosse Defeats #5 Luther 28-12
Dec. 7, 2007
Two nationally ranked teams squared off in La Crosse, Wis. this evening in front of a crowd in Mitchell Hall estimated at 450. UW-La Crosse, ranked #3 in the nation, defeated #5 Luther 28-12. The Eagles picked up bonus points with falls at 165, 174 and 184 and a major decision at 197.
Lee Meirick (125), Travis Grawin (141), Jason Pyle (149) and John Miller (285) all posted victories for the Norse. Pyle defeated Matt Mauseth who entered the match ranked 5th in the nation. The loss was Mauseth's first of the season (10-1) while Pyle moved to 8-1. Miller, ranked third in the nation, defeated Dan Laurent who is ranked sixth.
125 - Lee Meirick (LC) decision 11-8 over Pat Parrillo (UWL)
133 - Jordan Kolinski (UWL) decision 7-2 over Zac Bartlett (LC)
141 - Travis Grawin (LC) decision 6-2 over Kevin Barber (UWL)
149 - Jason Pyle (LC) decision 15-10 over Matt Mauseth (UWL)
157 - Jay Milz (UWL) decision 5-2 over Lance Serbousek (LC)
165 - Tim Palmer (UWL) fall (3:38) over Wes Gregg (LC)
174 - Josh Chelf (UWL) fall (6:03) over A J Gregg (LC)
184 - Josh Zabel (UWL) fall (1:57) over Nic Barclay (LC)
197 - Andy Moore (UWL) major decision 16-5 over Scott Jennings (LC)
285 - John Miller (LC) decision over Dan Laurent (UWL)
The Norse will return to action on Dec. 16, when they will host the second annual Gator Duals in Orlando, Fla.
#5 Luther Defeats Simpson 34-9
Dec. 5, 2007
Travis Grawin Luther posted its first victory against an Iowa Conference opponent this evening, defeating Simpson College in front the Regents Center crowd 34-9.
The Norse, ranked #5 in the NCAA III, started the match with a 12-0 lead after Simpson forfeited at 125 and 133. All-American Travis Grawin (141) followed these two matches with a fall at 2:37 giving the Norse an 18-0 advantage. A major decision by A J Gregg at 174 and a fall by Allyn Plattner at 285 completed the bonus points for the evening.
The win was Luther's second of the year against no losses, while Simpson is now 0-2.
125 - Lee Meirick (LC) wins by forfeit
133 - Kevin Bokoski (LC) win by forfeit
141 - Travis Grawin (LC) fall (2:37) over Calvin Barber (SC)
149 - Yonny Quist (LC) Dec. 7-6 over Curtis Barber (SC)
157 - Wade Dowling (SC) Dec. 8-3 over Lance Serbousek (LC)
165 - Geoff Murtha (SC) Dec. 8-7 over Wes Gregg (LC)
174 - A J Gregg (LC) Maj. Dec. 8-0 over Jordan Ammons (SC)
184 - Nic Barclay (LC) Dec 9-3 over Trent Van Dorin (SC)
197 - Colton White (SC) Dec 11-5 over Scott Jennings (LC)
285 - Allyn Plattner (LC) Fall (5:59) over Caleb Shaeffer (SC)