In the third match of the night (141) Small gave the Flashes their first lead with a 12-0 blanking of Tyler Argue. Leading 2-0 after one period, a reversal that quickly turned into a cradle nearly flattened Argue and gave Small a commanding 7-0 lead. The major decision was the second of seven straight Kent State victories.
"Tyler did a good job in some different situations," Head Coach Jim Andrassy said. "Hopefully he's starting to turn the corner and can continue going in the right direction."
The bonus points kept on coming as Mike DePalma and Ian Miller each recorded major decisions at 149 and 157. DePalma used his 2-on-1 flip and tilt twice in the first period on the way to a 9-0 shutout of Austin Culton.
Miller totaled five takedowns in a 15-4 victory over Andrew Morse. After his second takedown of the first period, Miller locked up a cradle and powered over the head of Morse for another three points.
Junior Tyler Buckwalter scrambled his way to a clutch third period takedown and sealed up a riding time point in an 8-5 win over Shaun'Qae McMurtry. A two-point turn in the first helped Buckwalter jump out to a 5-0 lead.
Marsh unleashed a pair of three-point turns in the first period on his way to a 10-4 victory over Trace Engelkes.
"It's a really nice feeling to have both seniors come out and win their last match in the M.A.C. Center," Andrassy said. "Hopefully they have same feeling."
The seventh straight win came from Jerald Spohn (184), who trailed 7-5 after two periods, but came away with a 9-7 decision. In wild, unorthodox fashion, Spohn continued to turn dangerous positions into points in the third. Starting from the top position, Spohn nearly gave up a reversal, before his constant movement suddenly created a cradle for three near fall points and riding time.
The Golden Flashes streak began with a convincing 7-1 win for Mack McGuire over Jordan Northrup (133). McGuire finished off takedowns in the first and third periods and scored a reversal in the second.
Sophomore Mimmo Lytle's aggressive approach earned him a 4-2 victory over Arthur Bunce. Lytle continued to push Bunce backward for a third-period stalling point that broke a 1-1 tie.
Kent State (8-12, 4-4 MAC) heads west for the regional round of the NWCA National Duals Sunday against No. 12 Illinois in Champaign.
Results:
125: Derek Elmore (NIU) won by decision over Del Vinas (KSU), 5-3
133: Mack McGuire (KSU) won by decision over Jordan Northrup (NIU), 7-1
141: Tyler Small (KSU) won by major decision over Tyler Argue (NIU), 12-0
149: Mike DePalma (KSU) won by major decision over Austin Culton (NIU), 9-0
157: Ian Miller (KSU) won by major decision over Andrew Morse (NIU), 15-4
165: Tyler Buckwalter (KSU) won by decision over Shaun'Qae McMurty (NIU), 8-5
174: Caleb Marsh (KSU) won by decision over Trace Engelkes (NIU), 10-4
184: Jerald Spohn (KSU) won by decision over Quinton Rosser (NIU), 9-7
197: Shawn Scott (NIU) won by decision over Stephen Suglio (KSU), 6-0
285: Mimmo Lytle (KSU) won by decision over Arthur Bunce (NIU), 4-2
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