Ole wrestlers defeat UW Eau Claire

Jeremy Driver
December 8, 2012

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The St. Olaf wrestling team defeated the Blugolds 32-13 in a dual meet Saturday. Despite dropping two of the first three matches, the Oles rallied to a 26-6 lead and won the next four consecutive matches. The win lands the Oles at 1-3 overall.

St. Olaf had two pins, one from senior Jake Bohler (157) and the other from junior Alexander Evan (165). James Roach (junior) also added a technical fall at 174 to the winning effort. In addition, the Oles had victories from Wesley Azariah (forfeit), Carl Elmer (5-0 decision), and Zach Gibson (forfeit).

The Oles are not slated to compete again until after winter break on January 12 at the Central College Open in Pella, Iowa.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at 507-786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.