Feb. 16, 2013
STANFORD, Calif. - The Stanford wrestling team fell to No.12 Central Michigan 30-3, Saturday, in its final home dual of the season at Burnham Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. The Cardinal drops to 6-16 overall, while the Chippewas improve to 14-3.
Redshirt freshman Michael Sojka was the lone Cardinal to earn a win, posting a 4-1 decision over Jackson Lewis at 197 pounds. After a scoreless first period, Sojka chose down and earned a penalty point and an escape to take a 2-0 lead. Jackson cut the lead to 2-1 with an escape in the third period, but Sojka scored a quick takedown to seal the win. He improved to 16-14 overall and 10-11 in duals this season.
The Cardinal came up short in three other bouts against the Chippewas. At 125 pounds, Stanford's Evan Silver was tied with Joe Roth 1-1 late in the third period, but Roth notched a takedown with under 25 seconds remaining and earned riding time for a 4-1 decision.
Both Stanford's Bret Baumbach and Dan Scherer were tied late into the third period in their matches, but gave up takedowns in the final two seconds to fall to 20-10 and 19-10, respectively.aStanford will now have two weeks to prepare for the Pac-12 Championships, hosted by Arizona State. The Cardinal will travel to Tempe, Ariz., on March 2 for a chance to qualify individuals for the NCAA Championships.
Central Michigan 30, Stanford 3
125: Joe Roth (C) dec. Evan Silver (S), 4-1
133: Tyler Keselring (C) dec. Alex Manley (S), 6-2
141: Scott Mattingly (C) dec. Peter Russo (S), 11-4
149: Donnie Corby (C) maj. dec. Timmy Boone (S), 12-3
157: Luke Smith (C) dec. Garrett Schaner (S), 8-1
165: Mike Ottinger (C) dec. Bret Baumbach (S), 5-3
174: Craig Kelliher (C) dec. Dylan Morris (S), 6-2
184: #2 Ben Bennett (C) tech. fall Ryan Davies (S), 17-2 (7:00)
197: Michael Sojka (S) dec. Jackson Lewis (C), 4-1
HWT: #5 Jarod Trice (C) dec. Dan Scherer (S), 3-1