Michigan State University
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Spartan Wrestling Takes Down No. 14 Illinois, 21-15
1/30/2011 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Jan. 30, 2011
| Michigan State 21, No. 14 Illinois 15 | |
| Records | MSU: (9-4, 1-3 Big Ten) | Illinois: 3-4-1 (1-3-1) |
| Multimedia |  Highlights |
| Podcasts | Coach Minkel | Sean | Dan |
EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State wrestling team, led by victories over ranked wrestlers by Dan Osterman and Ian Hinton and a fall by Sean McMurray at 157 pounds, defeated No. 14 Illinois, 21-15, Sunday afternoon at Jenison Field House. The Spartans (9-4, 1-3 Big Ten) brought energy and determination into each and every contest and were able win six of the 10 matches.
"Our theme all year is `just find a way,'" said MSU head coach Tom Minkel. "Just try and find a way to get it done, and we're trying to get everybody to take ownership in that. We have some challenges, we have so many guys out with serious injuries, but we have a really great group of kids that are wrestling hard. It very much was a team effort, and that, honestly, is really where most of the satisfaction comes. You do your job, but it's the team that makes you feel overwhelmingly good, and that was a nice win for us."
The afternoon dual between the Spartans and the Fighting Illini (3-4-1, 1-3-1 Big Ten) started off in the heavyweight division. Joe Rizqallah was able to spark the Michigan State team with a 7-3 decision over Pat Walker of Illinois. Rizqallah maneuvered a near fall in the second period, and was able to keep the pressure on throughout the match, en route to his 16th victory of the season.
The momentum generated by Rizqallah in the heavyweight match carried over into the 125-pound bout. Eric Olanowski of the Spartans was able to defeat Logan Arlis of Illinois in an 8-6 decision, giving the Spartans a quick 6-0 lead.
Illinois garnered energy of their own in the form of consecutive victories at 133 and 141 pounds. No. 8 B.J. Futrell of Illinois recorded a technical fall over Chris Lyon, 24-9, at 133 pounds. Joel Trombly fought hard for Michigan State but wasn't able to hold of Daryl Thomas of Illinois, losing a 13-7 decision at 141 pounds.
In a key match, Osterman defeated No. 14 Eric Terrazas of the Fighting Illini at 149 pounds. The score was tied heading into the third period, and Osterman was able to escape the grasp of Terrazas, giving him the 3-2 decision.
"I knew it was going to be a good match," said Osterman, who lost to Terrazas 3-2 at the Midlands Championships earlier this year. "We worked on some things this week that I had done wrong (in the first meeting), so I was really confident going into the match. My philosophy is to attack a lot, have fun, and if I wrestle my hardest, I'm not disappointed with the outcome. Luckily I was the one who won today."
"Terrazas is very, very tough and hard to score on," said Minkel. "He's a very crafty guy with a lot of experience. That was a signature win for Danny."
Coming out of intermission, McMurray was able to spark his team and the Michigan State fans in the 157-pound match against Jackson Morse of Illinois. Midway through the second period, McMurray recorded a takedown, and just seconds later had Morse on his back for the fall at the 4:40 mark. In addition to giving MSU a 15-8 advantage, the pin had an extra special meaning for McMurray.
"It felt awesome," said McMurray. "It was actually my first fall at Jenison, actually my first win at Jenison, being a freshman. It felt awesome, but we kept focus and we still had matches to go. That wasn't the end of the dual meet by any means.
"To me, it meant a lot, because my brother is about to leave for his second tour in Iraq, and he actually made it up here today. It was the first time he's seen me in a Spartan singlet and I got it done. To me, and to my family it means a lot, and to the team it means a lot. He (my brother) is really excited, he is my number one fan, and actually didn't see me win a state title until my senior year in high school. He is always there for me. When he is back overseas he will be watching my matches. I wish him the best, and I know that he is rooting for me."
At 165 pounds, Conrad Polz received a major decision for his 14-5 victory over Bobby Nash of MSU, cutting the Spartan lead to 15-12.
The 174-pound match featured Curran Jacobs and Ben Friedl. It was a back-and-forth match but Jacobs was able to win once again in the third period, as his takedown of Friedl with just 14 seconds remaining was the difference in the match. A 6-5 decision gave Jacobs and MSU the win.
"The third period is where I look to finish. Once again I dug myself out of a hole and came up with a victory," Jacobs said.
Ian Hinton defeated No. 18 Tony Dallago, 3-2, in another low scoring match in the 184-pound class. Hinton's win secured the dual victory for the Spartans as they took a commanding 21-12 lead going into the final match.
In the final match at 197 pounds, Joe Barczak earned the 3-2 decision over Tyler Dickenson, bringing the final score to 21-15 in favor of Michigan State.
"I feel that today was just an all out team effort," Osterman said. "Everybody came together. It always fun to win at home, especially against a ranked opponent."
The Spartans face off against No. 1 Penn State this Friday, Feb. 4. The match will take place at Jenison Field House at 7 p.m.
Results:
Michigan State 21, No. 14 Illinois 15
HWT: Joe Rizqallah (MSU) dec. Pat Walker (ILL), 7-3; MSU leads 3-0
125: Eric Olanowski (MSU) dec. Logan Arlis (ILL), 8-6; MSU leads 6-0
133: No. 8 B.J. Futrell (ILL) tech. fall Chris Lyon (MSU), 24-9; MSU leads 6-5
141: Daryl Thomas (ILL) dec. Joel Trombly (MSU), 13-7; ILL leads 8-6
149: Dan Osterman (MSU) dec. No. 14 Eric Terrazas, 3-2; MSU leads 9-8
157: Sean McMurray (MSU) pinned Jackson Morse (ILL), 4:20; MSU leads 15-8
165: Conrad Polz (ILL) maj. dec. Bobby Nash (MSU), 14-5, MSU leads 15-12
174: Curran Jacobs (MSU) dec. Ben Friedl (ILL), 6-5; MSU leads 18-12
184: Ian Hinton (MSU) dec. No. 18 Tony Dallago, 3-2; MSU leads 21-12
197: Joe Barczak (ILL) dec. Tyler Dickenson (MSU), 3-2; MSU wins 21-15
Attendance: 514
Michigan State vs. No. 14 Illinois - Play by Play
HWT - Joe Rizqallah (MSU) vs. Pat Walker (Illinois)
1st period
1:30 - Walker stalling warning
2nd period
Walker down
0:50 - Rizqallah near-fall (3-0)
0:37 - Walker escape (3-1)
0:10 - Rizqallah takedown (5-1)
3rd period
Rizqallah down
1:49 - Rizqallah escape (6-1)
0:30 - Rizqallah stalling warning
0:16 - Walker takedown (6-3)
Rizqallah riding time, 1:02 (7-3)
Rizqallah dec. Walker, 7-3
MSU leads, 3-0
125 - Eric Olanowski (MSU) vs. Logan Arlis (Illinois)
1st period
2:10 - Olanowski takedown (2-0)
1:35 - Arlis reversal (2-2)
1:28 - Olanowski escape (3-2)
2nd period
Arlis down
1:13 - Olanowski reversal (5-2)
0:10 - Olanowski near-fall (7-2)
3rd period
Neutral
1:25 - Arlis takedown (7-4)
1:14 - Olanowski escape (8-4)
0:30 - Arlis takedown (8-6)
0:05 - Olanowski stalling warning
Olanowski dec. Arlis, 8-6
MSU leads, 6-0
133 - Chris Lyon (MSU) vs. No. 8 B.J. Futrell (Illinois)
1st period
2:49 - Futrell takedown (0-2)
2:41 - Lyon escape (1-2)
2:35 - Futrell takedown (1-4)
2:32 - Lyon escape (2-4)
2:25 - Futrell takedown (2-6)
2:20 - Lyon escape (3-6)
2:10 - Futrell takedown (3-8)
1:54 - Lyon escape (4-8)
1:45 - Futrell takedown (4-10)
1:29 - Lyon escape (5-10)
1:11 - Futrell takedown (5-12)
2nd period
Neutral
1:33 - Futrell takedown (5-14)
0:56 - Lyon stalling warning
0:50 - Lyon escape (6-14)
0:39 - Futrell escape (6-16)
0:13 - Futrell near-fall (6-18)
3rd period
Lyon down
1:59 - Lyon escape (7-18)
1:45 - Futrell takedown (7-20)
1:37 - Lyon escape (8-20)
1:22 - Futrell takedown (8-22)
1:14 - Lyon escape (9-22)
0:48 - Futrell takedown (9-24)
Futrell tech. fall Lyon, 24-9
MSU leads, 6-5
141 - Joel Trombly (MSU) vs. Daryl Thomas (Illinois)
1st period
1:31 - Thomas takedown (0-2)
0:56 - Trombly escape (1-2)
2nd period
Trombly down
1:20 - Trombly escape (2-2)
1:16 - Thomas takedown (2-4)
1:12 - Trombly escape (3-4)
0:48 - Thomas takedown (3-6)
0:37 - Trombly escape (4-6)
3rd period
Neutral
1:51 - Thomas takedown (4-8)
1:45 - Trombly escape (5-8)
1:38 - Thomas takedown (5-10)
1:25 - Trombly escape (6-10)
0:51 - Thomas takedown (6-12)
0:39 - Trombly escape (7-12)
Thomas riding time, 1:56 (7-13)
Thomas dec. Trombly, 13-7
Illinois leads, 8-6
149 - Dan Osterman (MSU) vs. No. 14 Eric Terrazas (Illinois)
1st period
2:54 - Osterman takedown (2-0)
2:10 -Terrazas escape (2-1)
2nd period
Terrazas down
1:50 - Terrazas escape (2-2)
3rd period
Osterman down
1:57 - Osterman escape (3-2)
1:01 - Osterman stalling warning
Osterman dec. Terrazas, 3-2 MSU leads, 9-8
157 - Sean McMurray (MSU) vs. Jackson Morse (Illinois)
1st period
1:56 - Murray takedown (2-0)
1:13 - Morse escape (2-1)
2nd period
Morse down
1:43 - Morse escape (2-2)
0:46 - Murray takedown (4-2) 0:40 - Murray pin
Murray pins Morse (4:20)
MSU leads, 15-8
165 - Bobby Nash (MSU) vs. Conrad Polz (Illinois)
1st period
2:30 - Polz takedown (0-2)
2:02 - Nash escape (1-2)
1:17 - Polz takedown (1-4)
0:53 - Nash escape (2-4)
0:16 - Polz takedown (2-6)
2nd period
Polz down
1:55 - Polz escape (2-7)
1:11 - Polz takedown (2-9)
0:57 - Nash escape (3-9)
0:42 - Polz takedown (3-11)
0:15 - Nash escape (4-11)
0:08 - Polz takedown (4-13)
3rd period
1:42 - Nash escape (5-13)
Polz riding time, 2:07 (5-14)
Polz major dec. Nash, 14-5
MSU leads, 15-12
174 - Curran Jacobs (MSU) vs. Ben Friedl (Illinois)
1st period
1:44 - Friedl takedown (0-2)
1:21 - Jacobs escape (1-2)
1:05 - Jacobs takedown (3-2)
0:08 - Friedl reversal (3-4)
2nd period
Friedl down
1:39 - Friedl escape (3-5)
3rd period
Jacobs down
1:29 - Jacobs escape (4-5)
0:53 - Friedl stalling warning
0:14 - Jacobs takedown (6-5)
0:05 - Jacobs stalling warning
Jacobs dec. Friedl, 6-5
MSU leads, 18-12
184 - Ian Hinton (MSU) vs. No. 18 Tony Dallago (Illinois)
1st period
1:45 - Hinton takedown (2-0)
1:07 - Dallago escape (2-1)
2nd period
Dallago down
1:53 - Dallago escape (2-2)
3rd period
Hinton down
0:41 - Hinton escape (3-2)
Hinton dec. Dallago, 3-2
MSU leads, 21-12
197 - Tyler Dickenson (MSU) vs. Joe Barczak (Illinois)
1st period
No scoring
2nd period
Dickenson down
1:55 - Dickenson escape (1-0)
3rd period
Barczak down
1:46 - Barczak escape (1-1)
0:39 - Barczak takedown (1-3)
0:31 - Dickenson escape (2-3)
Barczak dec. Dickenson, 3-2
MSU wins, 21-15
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