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In his match against Donahoe, both wrestlers started with a great deal of action at the head and hands. Nickerson shot near the edge of the mat, but the action was called back to the center. Donahoe used less than thirty seconds of injury time. When the action returned, Donahoe deferred choice in the second, and Nickerson chose down. Nickerson quickly got to his feet, but Donahoe was able to hold on as they went to the edge of the map to return action to the center once more. Nickerson responded by standing up again quickly but could not quite escape before reaching the edge of the map. Back at center, Nickerson stood up immediately and got the escape he was looking for. Nickerson looked for a low single, but Donahoe caught the move in time to deflect it. Both wrestlers showed their offensive and defensive excellence by continuing to shoot and deflect shots by the opponent.
Donahoe chose down in the third, and earned an escape eight seconds into the period. Both wrestlers circled a great deal in the third, each looking for the anticipated takedown. With a 1-1 score in regular match-time the wrestlers went into sudden victory. Nickerson had an early shot at the head and chest that looked like a potential takedown, but Donahoe was able to shrug him off. Nickerson had choice for the tie breaker, and he chose down. On the bottom, Nickerson used some injury time, but the action returned quickly. Nickerson collected a point for a technical violation for locking hands against Donahoe.The Edinboro wrestler started down for the his choice and was cautioned. Donahoe attempted two more escapes, but Nickerson was able to hold onto his leg and take him down to the mat for the final few seconds to keep the score 2-1.
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