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    Air Force picks up win over Grand Canyon

    U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force wrestling concluded dual action on Sunday afternoon against Grand Canyon University with a 23-9 win over the Lopes. Air Force earned wins in seven of 10 weight classes improving their dual slate record to 5-2.

    Freshman Alex Lopouchanski led the team in bonus points coming from an 18-2 technical fall over GCU's Casey Larson in the 165 class. Other Falcons to earn decision wins were Drew Romero, 11-5 decision at 125, John Twomey, 7-2 decision at 133, Jerry McGinty 8-4 decision at 149, Zach Stepan 3-1 decision at 157, Anthony McLaughlin SV2 4-2 decision at 184 and Parker Hines 3-1 decision at 197.

    Michael Billinglsey also earned a 5-3 decision victory in exhibition action in the 165 class prior to the meet.

    Results:
    125: Drew Romero (AF) dec. Trayton Libolt (GCU) – 11-5, AF 3-0
    133: John Twomey (AF) dec. Jauquin Olivas (GCU) – 7-2, AF 6-0
    141: Rafael Tovar (GCU) dec. Anthony McHugh (AF) – 6-3, AF 6-3
    149: Jerry McGinty (AF) dec. Blake Monty (GCU) – 8-4, AF 9-3
    157: Zach Stepan (AF) dec. Zack Velasquez (GCU) – 3-1, AF 12-3
    165: Alex Lopouchanski (AF) tech. fall Casey Larson (GCU) – 18-2, AF 17-3
    174: Kenny Moore (GCU) dec. Adam Jackson (AF) – 3-1, AF 17-5
    184: Anthony McLaughlin (AF) SV2 dec. Austin Gaun (GCU) – 4-2, AF 20-6
    197: #18 Parker Hines (AF) v Austin Trujillo (GCU) – 3-1, AF 23-6
    285: Daniel Chaid (GCU) dec. Marcus Malecek (AF) – 4-1, AF 23-9

    Exhibition 165: Michael Billingsley (AF) dec. Bobby Reece (GCU) 5-3

    Final team score: 23-9

    Following the Grand Canyon dual, Air Force will head to the Dakotas for a weekend of dual action against Big 12 Conference opponents, North Dakota State on Jan. 22, and South Dakota State on Jan. 24.

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