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Mules Wrestling Lands a Conference Road Win at Newman

WICHITA, Kan. -- University of Central Missouri Mules Wrestling landed the Jets in a dominate conference road win Sunday, Feb. 18. The Mules defeated the Jets 36-12 winning seven of their 10 matches. Of their seven victories, six came as bonus point victories. 

At 133-pounds, James Wright got the Mules on the board with a 16-1 techfall over Newman's Collin Creach just after the four minute mark. 

Next, 149-pound Garrett Lyons earned an 11-4 decision over Newman's Colby Schreiner, putting the Mules within one. 

With the highest score of the day, Gavin Goddard put up 22 points against Newman's Bryce Kegley at 157-pounds, earning a 22-11 major decision and giving the Mules a three point lead. 

From there, the Mules went on an unanswered 24-0 against the Jets by winning their last four matches, all by fall. 

Paul Hernandez pinned Newman's Chris Mapp in 34 seconds at 174-pounds. Next, Damon Ashworth, at 184-pounds, pinned Newman's Dane Donigian in 44 seconds. Then, at 197-pounds, Brayden Dillow pinned Newman's Erick Tomanek in one minute and 21 seconds. Finally, heavyweight Trent Strong pinned Newman's De'Leon Freeman in the second period (4:22). 

This dual wrapped up regular season competition for the Mules as they now prepare for the NCAA-II Super Region IV Tournament, which is set to take place Saturday, March 2 in Indianapolis, Ind. 

MULES 36, JETS 12
125: Dylan Sheler (Newman) over Logan Edwards (Central Missouri) (Fall 3:41), Mules trail 0-6
133: James Wright (Central Missouri) over Collin Creach (Newman) (TF 16-1 4:08), Mules trail 5-6
141: Jevin Foust (Newman) over Cayden Dotson (Central Missouri) (Dec 10-6), Mules trail 5-9
149: Garrett Lyons (Central Missouri) over Colby Schreiner (Newman) (Dec 11-4), Mules trail 8-9
157: Gavin Goddard (Central Missouri) over Bryce Kegley (Newman) (MD 22-11), Mules lead 12-9
165: Jace Fisher (Newman) over John Ridle (Central Missouri) (Dec 10-4), Mules tied 12-12
174: Paul Hernandez (Central Missouri) over Chris Mapp (Newman) (Fall 0:34), Mules lead 18-12
184: Damon Ashworth (Central Missouri) over Dane Donigian (Newman) (Fall 0:44), Mules lead 24-12
197: Brayden Dillow (Central Missouri) over Erik Tomanek (Newman) (Fall 1:21), Mules lead 30-12
285: Trent Strong (Central Missouri) over De`Leon Freeman (Newman) (Fall 4:22), Mules win 36-12
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Players Mentioned

Damon Ashworth

Damon Ashworth

Redshirt Sophomore
Brayden Dillow

Brayden Dillow

Junior
Cayden Dotson

Cayden Dotson

Redshirt Sophomore
Gavin Goddard

Gavin Goddard

Redshirt Sophomore
Paul Hernandez

Paul Hernandez

Redshirt Freshman
John Ridle

John Ridle

Senior
Trent Strong

Trent Strong

Redshirt Junior
Garrett Lyons

Garrett Lyons

Freshman
James Wright

James Wright

Freshman
Logan Edwards

Logan Edwards

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Damon Ashworth

Damon Ashworth

Redshirt Sophomore
Brayden Dillow

Brayden Dillow

Junior
Cayden Dotson

Cayden Dotson

Redshirt Sophomore
Gavin Goddard

Gavin Goddard

Redshirt Sophomore
Paul Hernandez

Paul Hernandez

Redshirt Freshman
John Ridle

John Ridle

Senior
Trent Strong

Trent Strong

Redshirt Junior
Garrett Lyons

Garrett Lyons

Freshman
James Wright

James Wright

Freshman
Logan Edwards

Logan Edwards

Freshman