Edmond, Okla. - The Maryville wrestling team, ranked No. 3 in the country, traveled to Edmond, Okla., to take on Central Oklahoma but saw a rally fall short as UCO downed the Saints 24-15.

The Saints fell behind early as the Bronchos won the first four matches, including two via falls. Maryville got on the board when Greg Hegarty claimed a 3-1 decision at 157. However, Central Oklahoma took the next two bouts to grab a 24-3 lead.

Nick Burghardt started the Saints rally as he posted a 4-1 victory in the 184 weight classification. Ryan Beltz continued the Maryville momentum with a pin at 1:52 to win his bout at 197 as the Saints drew to 24-12. In the heavyweight matchup, Donnell Walker recorded a 5-3 victory but UCO held on for the 24-15 win.

The Saints are next in action Sunday, Jan. 31, as they host their first dual match versus Fort Hays State starting at 3 p.m.

 

125 – Zac D'Amico, UCO, dec. Jaret Singh, 6-1. (0-3)

133 – Aaron Hane, UCO, pinned Dakota Bauer, 1:54. (0-9)

141 – Joshua Ailey, UCO, pinned Keygan Foster, 1:44. (0-15)

149 – Spencer Rutherford, UCO, dec. James Krischke, 6-2. (0-18)

157 – Greg Hegarty, MU, dec. Jeromy Davenport, 3-1. (3-18)

165 – Danny Carrillo, UCO, dec. Dimitri Willis, 5-2. (3-21)

174 – Mason Thompson, UCO, dec. Travis Lang, 6-0. (3-24)

184 – Nick Burghard, MU, dec. Brock Warren, 4-1. (6-24)

197 – Ryan Beltz, MU, pinned Brody Largent, 1:52. (12-24)

Hvy – Donnell Walker, MU, dec. Kyle Factor, 5-3.  (15-24)