#3 UW-La Crosse Defeats #5 Luther 28-12
Dec. 7, 2007
Two nationally ranked teams squared off in La Crosse, Wis. this evening in front of a crowd in Mitchell Hall estimated at 450. UW-La Crosse, ranked #3 in the nation, defeated #5 Luther 28-12. The Eagles picked up bonus points with falls at 165, 174 and 184 and a major decision at 197.
Lee Meirick (125), Travis Grawin (141), Jason Pyle (149) and John Miller (285) all posted victories for the Norse. Pyle defeated Matt Mauseth who entered the match ranked 5th in the nation. The loss was Mauseth's first of the season (10-1) while Pyle moved to 8-1. Miller, ranked third in the nation, defeated Dan Laurent who is ranked sixth.
125 - Lee Meirick (LC) decision 11-8 over Pat Parrillo (UWL)
133 - Jordan Kolinski (UWL) decision 7-2 over Zac Bartlett (LC)
141 - Travis Grawin (LC) decision 6-2 over Kevin Barber (UWL)
149 - Jason Pyle (LC) decision 15-10 over Matt Mauseth (UWL)
157 - Jay Milz (UWL) decision 5-2 over Lance Serbousek (LC)
165 - Tim Palmer (UWL) fall (3:38) over Wes Gregg (LC)
174 - Josh Chelf (UWL) fall (6:03) over A J Gregg (LC)
184 - Josh Zabel (UWL) fall (1:57) over Nic Barclay (LC)
197 - Andy Moore (UWL) major decision 16-5 over Scott Jennings (LC)
The Norse will return to action on Dec. 16, when they will host the second annual Gator Duals in Orlando, Fla.
285 - John Miller (LC) decision over Dan Laurent (UWL)
