Montgomery, Alabama-The men's wrestling team had a number of strong performances Saturday, but still came up short in two matches at Huntingdon College.
Ozarks suffered a 33-21 setback against Truett-McConnell and then had a 37-15 loss against Huntingdon College.
Ozarks will host its first-ever match January 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Truett-McConnell 33, University of the Ozarks 21
125 – Devonte Upshaw (TM) d. Siaygnoun Nhamnhouane (UO), Fall, 2:01
133 – Jakaree Garrison (TM) d. Trevor Lister (UO), Fall, 2:31
141 – Isaac Padilla (TM) d. Ny'Trell Dean, 6-2
149 – Eli Raatz (UO) won by forfeit
157 – David Capers (TM) won by forfeit
165 – Blaine Bird (TM) d. Marcus Jones (UO), Fall, 1:08
174 – Montre Blade (UO) d. Tyler O'Rear (TM), Fall, 1:16
184 – John Gruenwald (UO) d. Joey Cable (TM), Fall, 2:07
197 – James Wheeler (UO) d. Patrick Wasp (TM), 7-4
285 – Ty Anderson (TM) d. Christopher Aroche (UO), Fall, 0:25
Huntingdon College 37, University of the Ozarks 15
125 – Ryan Brooks (HC) d. JaToris Combs (UO), Fall, 2:19
133 – Mason Blakeney (HC) d. Siaygnoun Nhamnhouane (UO), 6-4
141 – Brandon Abejon (HC) d. Ny'Trell Dean, Technical Fall, 22-4
149 – DeAndre Beck (HC) d. Eli Raatz (UO), Technical Fall, 16-1
157 – Deon Maxwell (HC) won by forfeit
165 – Jared Mercer (HC) d. Marcus Jones (UO), Fall, 6:26
174 – Montre Blade (UO) d. Wyatt Miller (HC), Fall, 1:28
184 – John Gruenwald (UO) d. Cody Dixon (HC), Fall, 2:22
197 – James Wheeler (UO) d. Jesse Herron (HC), 2-1
285 – Jesse Rowlen (HC) d. Christopher Aroche (UO), Fall, 1:26