MATCH DETAILS
Ouachita Baptist University Dual
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Arkadelphia, Ark.
University of the Ozarks 24, Ouachita Baptist University 15
RECORDS:
University of the Ozarks (6-3)
Ouachita Baptist University (2-2)
ON THE MAT
The Eagles won their fourth straight match taking a 24-15 win against NCAA II opponent Ouachita Baptist University Wednesday night in Arkadelphia. Nathan Rankin continued his winning ways with a 13-7 decision at 125. Newcomer Gabriel Brandenburg won his match by decision, 13-6, at 133. Nationally ranked Jacob Dado won by tech fall at 141. Veteran Jaylen York posted a tech fall at 149. Senior Ndayambaje John won by decision, 8-5. Daniel Benoit, in his first year for the Eagles, had a major decision win, 11-2.
COACH GARDNER QUOTE
"The guys fought really hard tonight. We won a lot of close exchanges and sometimes in the past those exchanges might have gone the other way. We were able to stay in those positions and outfight those guys and exhibit a little bit of heart and grit. I'm proud of the guys tonight, especially with the quick turnaround. They demonstrated a lot of maturity as a team."
COACH VINNY BARBER QUOTE
"We're extremely proud of the effort this team put forth tonight and so far this season. Heading into finals, we knew this was going to be a tough ask of our team, but they performed great and got a win on the road against a solid in-state opponent. The guys went out tonight and competed well and showcased their work. Top to bottom, all the guys fought hard and wrestled well. It's always nice to be heading into finals week off the heels of a win."
University of the Ozarks 24, Ouachita Baptist University 15
125 - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) over Noah Yeamans (Ouachita Baptist) (Dec 13-7)
133 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) over Evan Kennedy (Ouachita Baptist) (Dec 13-6)
141 - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) over Hudson Herring (Ouachita Baptist) (TF 21-5 3:52)
149 - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) over Wyatt Compton (Ouachita Baptist) (TF 17-1 3:00)
157 - Jackson Carter (Ouachita Baptist) over Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-5)
165 - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) over Chase Howerton (Ouachita Baptist) (Dec 8-5)
174 - Will Martin (Ouachita Baptist) over Kade McMahon (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 4:21)
184 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) over Adrian Salazar - Rivera (Ouachita Baptist) (MD 11-2)
197 - Brooks Schrimsher (Ouachita Baptist) over Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 8-6)
285 - Johnny Green (Ouachita Baptist) over Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 5-0)
UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete in the Gator Boot Duals December 18.
