Wrestling hosts MAC opponent Kent State
After gaining momentum with a win in its latest meet against Northern Iowa, the Central Michigan University wrestling team continues Mid-American Conference play against Kent State University this weekend.
The Chippewas (6-10) host the Golden Flashes at 2 p.m. on Sunday at McGuirk Arena and are the No. 2 ranked team in the MAC heading into this weekend’s action.
CMU’s freshmen carried the Chippewas to their fourth conference win of the season, as the men topped Northern Iowa at home.
Freshman C. J. Brucki, Cody LeCount, and Colin Heffernan all won their matches, yet Head Coach Tom Borrelli is being careful with his inexperienced competitors.
“It has been maybe a little more difficult in the morning, but our afternoon practices have been shorter,” Borrelli said.
KSU enters Sunday’s match 2-2 in the MAC and pose interesting matchups against the Chippewas. To contrast CMU’s vast inexperience, KSU features 12 upperclassmen in their lineup.
“We need to execute a little more efficiently against them,” Borrelli said. “They have a little more experience.”
Tyler Small, KSU’s senior leader is 27-9 on the year. CMU’s Tyler Keselring will go against Small in the 133-pound weight class. Kesselring is 10-9 overall this season, and 2-2 in MAC matches.
KSU has a 1-5 record on the road in 2014-15. CMU is 2-2 in McGuirk Arena this year, and is currently on a two-match winining streak.
