The Hokies took four of the first five matches against the Flashes, including pins at 141 and 157. With his team trailing by 14 points, Ross Tice (165) began the rally with a 3-2 decision over Jason Epperly.
"We needed to get that 165 match." Head Coach Jim Andrassy said of his team's 18-4 deficit. "Ross did a nice job against a good opponent and got us the one we needed."
Keith Witt took a forfeit at 174 to make it 18-13.
Redshirt sophomore Dustin Kilgore had little trouble with Tommy Spellman in a 10-0 major decision. Adam Cogar (197) and Brendan Barlow (285) followed major decisions of their own. Cogar topped Chris Penny 11-2 and Barlow ended the day with 14-5 thumping of Andrew Miller.
KSU's conditioning showed according to Andrassy as the Flashes finished the grueling weekend 4-1.
"I've yet to see a team that's in better shape than us," Andrassy said. "Our guys live the right lifestyle."
The Flashes' upper weights had success all day beginning with a pin by Witt against Ohio's Steve Wilson in the first period. Redshirt freshman Casey Newburg (184) followed with a 21-5 technical fall victory over Brian Driscoll, to help hand the Bobcats (7-2) just their second loss of the season.
Despite having wrestlers available at both weights, Ohio opted to forfeit both 197 and 285.
The Flashes jumped out to a 7-0 lead over the Bobcats after victories from Troy Opfer (125) and Danny Mitcheff (133). Opfer downed Gabe Ramos 4-2, while Mitcheff earned 13-4 major decision over Quentin Keyes.
The Bobcats responded with wins at 141 and 149, before redshirt freshman Mallie Shuster won a tight battle at 157, 3-0 over Clay Tucker.
Shuster was then one of eight Flashes to win against the Wolverines. Shuster's 8-3 win over Mark Boyer, was the fourth of five straight KSU wins beginning with Mitcheff. The fifth-year senior topped Zac Stevens 11-5 on his way to a 3-0 day.
"I'm really proud of Danny and the way he handled himself this weekend," Andrassy said. "He caught some bad breaks yesterday, but he didn't let that bother him. He's really methodical and has become the complete wrestler. He's the example of how I want our younger guys to be like."
Redshirt freshman Chase Skonieczny (141) claimed a 4-1 decision over Michigan's Mark Weber followed by a an 11-2 major decision from Tommy Sasfy. Obie Simpson capped off the five straight victories with a 4-3 win over Aaron Hynes.
"Obie showed a lot of character in that match," Andrassy said. "He was losing going into the third period, scored and rode him out."
Kilgore, who went 5-0 on the weekend, recorded a 21-5 technical fall over Hunter Collins. Cogar followed with a 9-2 decision, before Joe Tymoszczuk pinned Ben Apland in the second period.
"Adam Cogar, Ross Tice, and Keith Witt are all getting better," Andrassy said. "They are learning how to be more consistent."
The Golden Flashes return to action next weekend with three meets at the Wendy's Duals in Ashland.
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