PELLA, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The fifth-ranked Loras wrestling team extended its best start in program history on Tuesday night, defeating ninth-ranked Central on the road, 25-12. At 133#, senior Michael Triplett handed third-ranked Cam Timok his first loss of the season at 133# via injury default.

Press Conference (Link)


TURNING POINT
- On paper, Triplett was the heavy underdog at 133# against third-ranked Cam Timok but Triplett erased any doubt after a six-point move that saw him put Timok on his back for a four-point near fall in the first period. Timok would later injury default for his first loss of the season.

NOTABLES
- Sophomore Guy Patron Jr. recorded his 20th win by bonus points this season and improved to 23-1
- Senior Jimmy Davis improved to 17-1 and notched his 10th tech fall of the season … Of his 17 wins, 16 have come with bonus points
- The Duhawks outscored Central 80-38 in match points, secured 19 takedowns to nine for the Dutch, and six four-point near falls without Central recording a single set of back points
- As a team, Loras has 100 four-point near falls this season

#5 LORAS-25, #9 CENTRAL-12
125# - No. 2 CJ Pestano (CEN) over Matt Randone (LOR) (Dec 6-2); 0-3
133# - Michael Triplett (LOR) over No. 3 Cam Timok (CEN) (Inj. 4:15); 6-3
141# - Daniel Radcliffe (CEN) over Kevin Kelly (LOR) (SV-1 9-7); 6-6
149# - No. 2 Jimmy Davis (LOR) over Jordan Challen (CEN) (TF 15-0 5:00); 11-6
157# - Collin Groleau (CEN) over Merrick Purcell (LOR) (Dec 5-1); 11-9
165# - Eddie Smith (LOR) over Jeremy Vester (CEN) (Dec 9-2); 14-9
174# - Nathan Fritz (CEN) over Sam Schuler (Dec 6-1); 14-12
184# - Awais Arain (LOR) over Griffin McBride (CEN) (Dec 6-5); 17-12
197# - No. 3 Guy Patron Jr. (LOR) over Duncan Lee (CEN) (MD 14-1); 21-12
285# - No. 6 Quin Gilliam (LOR) over Steven Candley (CEN) (MD 15-3); 25-12

UP NEXT
Loras hosts the 2018 Iowa Conference Duals on Saturday, Jan. 20 from inside the Athletic & Wellness Center. The Duhawks' first dual of the day is shceduled for 10:15 a.m. against Nebraska Wesleyan. Fans can follow on TrackWrestling, with video coverage available for $5.