Iowa blanks Cornell, 57-0

Posted on 20 November 2009

The Iowa wrestling team displayed complete dominance  against the Cornell College Rams, winning 57-0 thanks to three technical falls and seven pins — five straight at one point.

At 125 pounds, redshirt freshman Matt McDonough opened with a technical fall against Ram sophomore Timothy Hood in 4:17.

Senior Daniel Dennis (133) followed McDonough’s lead, also winning by technical fall against Alex Hughes, 25-7.

At 141 pounds, senior Dan LeClere started Iowa’s five consecutive pin streak, downing Ram junior Kevin Donahue in 5:15 after jumping out to an 18-4 lead through two periods.

Brent Metcalf continued the Hawkeyes’ relentless pursuit of falls, pinning sophomore Jacob Schwebke in 4:35, giving Iowa two technical falls and two pins through the first four matches.

Junior Jake Kerr, not to be outdone, avenged his loss to Coe College earlier in the day by way of pin against sophomore Nicholas Loughlin in 5:54.

Senior Ryan Morningstar, who escaped with a 6-5 against Coe College’s Nick LeClere in his last match, posted Iowa’s fourth straight pin against senior Alex Riniker.

At 174 pounds senior Jay Borschel made quick work of Cliff Robertson with a pin in 1:35.

Phillip Keddy (184) broke the fall streak, but continued the domination, winning by technical fall against sophomore Andrew Roberts in 5:42.

At 197 pounds, senior Chad Beatty didn’t disappoint in his match, pinning Ram junior Robert Widmer in 2:31 for a sixth pin.

Heavyweight Jordan Johnson finished off the match with a pin of his own in 2:24.

Check The Daily Iowan throughout the day for more posts from the Iowa City Duals.

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— by J.T. Bugos

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