The Falcons won six of the ten bouts, collecting four major decisions, one decision and a pin. The Falcons (4-1) have now won four straight dual matches.
Ashland came into the match unbeaten on the season, having won three straight dual meets to start the season. The Eagles went into the match with a strong lineup that included two returning All-Americans in Michael Labry at 133 pounds and Joe Brandt at 197 pounds.
The match began at 125 pounds with Brian Hauser recording a 19-9 major decision victory over Johnny Maurice. No.3 (NWCA) Michael Labry then defeated Marty Carlson 12-3 at 133 pounds to tie the match at 4-4.
No.3 (NWCA) Maurice Miller put the Falcons back in front with a 6-1 victory over Ty Davis at 141pounds. Continuing back and forth Ashland drew level at 7-7 in the match courtesy of a 6-3 victory by Brent Fickel over Abel Avila at 149 pounds.
Ashland then claimed their only lead of the evening following a major decision victory (17-6) over Kyle Koziel at 157 pounds.
The turning point of the match came in the 165 and 174 pound weight classes where Notre Dame recorded two major decision victories. First, Louden Gordon produced an impressive display to claim a 17-6 victory over Zebulan Beam. No.1 (NWCA) Joey Davis then continued his unbeaten collegiate career (46-0) with a 18-6 victory over Luke Cramer, to give the Falcons a 15-11 lead.
At 184 pounds Bryson Hall recorded a 3-2 decision over Charles Mason to give Ashland hope. The Falcons however responded with two victories to close out the match. No.3 (NWCA) Brandonn Johnson wrestled strongly to defeat No.6 (NWCA) Joe Brandt 2-1. No.2 (NWCA) Orlando Scales then produced a convincing finish for the Falcons pinning Tyler Houska at the 5:37 mark. Scales has now pinned eight of eleven opponents this season.
With the win the Falcons move to 4-1 on the season with their only loss coming to Ohio State University, the No.9 team in NCAA Division I.
The Falcons are now unbeaten at home for five consecutive seasons.
Notre Dame will return to action on Dec. 14 when they wrestle at the Cleveland State Open.
Results:
125 Brian Hauser, NDC, maj. dec. Johnny Maurice, ASHL, 19-9
133 Michael Labry, ASHL, maj. dec. Marty Carlson, NDC, 12-3
141 Maurice Miller, NDC, dec. Ty Davis, ASHL, 6-1
149 Brent Fickel, ASHL, dec. Abel Avila, NDC, 6-3
157 Kyle Burns, ASHL, maj. dec. Kyle Koziel, NDC, 10-1
165Louden Gordon, NDC, maj. dec. Zebulan Beam, ASHL, 17-6
174 Joey Davis, NDC, maj. dec. Luke Cramer, ASHL, 18-6
184 Bryson Hall, ASHL, dec. Charles Mason, NDC, 3-2
197 Brandonn Johnson, NDC, dec. Joseph Brandt, ASHL, 2-1
285 Orlando Scales, NDC, pinned Tyler Houska, ASHL, 5:37
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