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Ole wrestlers get pinned by UW-Eau Claire

Nicole Keenan
January 9, 2003

The St Olaf wrestling team hosted UW-Eau Claire Wednesday Jan. 8 at 7:00 pm in the Skogland Field House. UW-Eau Claire defeated the Oles in a tough match with a score of 33-21.

Ryan Jacobson (FY, Northfield, Minn.) received a forfeit at 133 pounds. Phil Simondet (FY, Minneapolis, Minn.) defeated Tony D'Antuono at 141 pounds by fall in 3:27. This gave the Oles a 12-6 lead over UW-Eau Claire.

Alex Morf (Sr, Mt. Vernon, Iowa) beat Matt Renkas with a pin in 3:30 at 149 pounds. Jason Moore (FY, Brooklyn Center, Minn.) beat Derek Sikora 5-3 at 165 pounds. The Oles maintained their lead with a score of 21-12, however, lost some tough matches near the end of the meet. UW-Eau Claire recieved forfeits at 197 pounds and heavyweight to edge St Olaf by a final score of 33-21.

The Oles will travel to Mt. Vernon, Iowa for the Cornell Invitational two day meet this Friday and Saturday. The action Friday starts at 3:00 pm. and will continue Saturday at 9:00 am.

Contact Le Ann Finger at 507-786-3315 or finger@stolaf.edu.