College Rundown – NWCA National Duals Edition

By Blaze Lowery

 NWCA National Duals Recap --

The NAIA #7 Marian Knights achieved a historic victory by defeating #5 Indiana Tech for the first time in program history during the NWCA National Duals, with a final score of 21-18. Despite forfeiting at the 149lbs weight class, the Knights were able to secure a win due to Aundre Beatty’s sudden victory at 141lbs over Kyle Kantola. Additionally, the absence of Gimson resulted in Mulkey securing a win over Elijah Anthony which is usually a match the Warriors can count on.

Marian Box Scores:

#7 Marian defeated #9 Campbellsville 30-9 

#3 Southeastern defeated #7 Marian (IN) 21-13 

#7 Marian defeated #16 Baker (Kan.) 46-5

#7 Marian defeated #14 Morningside 34-4

#7 Marian defeated #5 Indiana Tech 21-18

Indiana Tech Box Scores:

#5 Indiana Tech defeated #16 Baker (Kan.) 43-5

#4 Doane defeated #5 Indiana Tech 19-13 

#5 Indiana Tech defeated #12 Reinhardt (GA) 30-12

#7 Marian defeated #5 Indiana Tech 21-18 

The DII #12 ranked Indianapolis Greyhounds secured a commendable 7th place finish at the NWCA National Duals, with a noteworthy victory over the highly ranked #2 Nebraska-Kearney. The match was decided through criteria, with Logan Bailey delivering a decisive pin to secure the win for the Greyhounds. Additionally, during their dual against Central Oklahoma, #11 Derek Blubaugh was able to exact revenge from his loss at last year's National Finals against #1 Dalton Abney in sudden victory. Even with Breyden Bailey and Jack Eiteljorge getting upsets over the Lucas brothers, it was not enough to make an impact over the Bronchos. Cale Gray also seals a dual with a 24 second pin during the Indianapolis – Gannon dual with a final score of 21 – 19.

Indianapolis Box Score:

#12 Indianapolis defeated #14 Gannon 21-19

#1 Central Oklahoma defeated #12 Indianapolis 25-9

#12 Indianapolis defeated Newberry 23-15

#5 Lander defeated #12 Indianapolis 21-18

#12 Indianapolis defeated #2 Nebraska-Kearney 20-19

Upsets on Upsets

IU pushes themselves to #17 in the country with win over #16 Maryland earlier this week by tie-breaking criteria (17-16) with #33 Graham Rooks securing a nice win over #22 Ethen Miller.

The Hoosiers also get it done with a win over the new #16 Rutgers at home with a final score of 24 – 16. Indiana matched up well against the Scarlet Knights and make it hard for their front three to pick up any bonus. Surprisingly, Nick South was down at 165lbs after wresting 184 earlier this week and ended up finding 6 points with a pin early in the third period. With South, Washington, and Bullock picking up bonus, Rutgers stood no chance in the end.

With their only dual loss being Ohio State, the Hoosiers continue to knock teams out of the rankings.