CMU starts fast, finishes strong in topping NIU Central Michigan University Sports Information 1/17/2021 MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. Central Michigan wrestling coach Tom Borrelli has long been an advocate of aggressiveness and fast starts.
His Chippewas delivered on Sunday, winning six matches and scoring bonus points in three of them in downing Northern Illinois, 22-14, in a Mid-American Conference wrestling dual at McGuirk Arena.
The win lifted CMU to 2-2, 1-1 MAC. NIU is 2-1, 1-1.
CMU s Drew Hildebrandt (125 pounds) set the tone for the dual, winning the opening bout by technical fall to put the Chippewas up 5-0. CMU then sandwiched major-decision victories from Dresden Simon (141) and Johnny Lovett (157) around a decision win by Corbyn Munson (149) in building a 16-3 lead.
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