(Edmond, OK, Feb. 7) – The No. 6 McKendree University men's wrestling team defeated No. 10 University of Central Oklahoma 22-18 this evening to move to 15-4 overall on the dual season.
Isaiah Kemper (Evansville, Ind./Central) and
Ryan Strope (Westphalia, Mo./Fatima) collected big wins on the night defeating ranked opponents to continue to build their national resume. Kemper upset #7 Will Steltzen 5-3 at 149 pounds and Strope pinned #11 Bryon Dutton in the first period.
The men's wrestling team wraps up the dual season on Sunday at the Lombardi Duals hosted by Maryville University. The Bearcats will open up the day against No. 2 Norte Dame (Ohio) at Noon.
