Friday, February 17
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
7 PM
Michigan State University
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at
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Central Michigan
No. 23 Spartans Conclude Regular Season with Road Win Over Central Michigan
2/17/2023 9:51:00 PM | Wrestling
Spartans Secure Back-to-Back 10 Win Seasons for First Time in 27 Years
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – No. 23 Michigan State wrestling secured back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in 27 years on Friday night, defeating the Central Michigan Chippewas in a 20-13 dual inside McGuirk Arena.
The Spartans conclude the 2022-23 dual campaign at 10-6 overall, with all six losses coming against nationally ranked opposition inside the National Wrestling Coaches Association top-25. MSU cracked the 10-win mark for the second straight season, publishing a 10-4 overall record a year ago, also securing the third 10-win campaign of the Roger Chandler era. In defeat, Central Michigan falls to 6-9 overall and will conclude its regular season on the road against Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Friday's dual began at 133 pounds, with 25th-ranked graduate Spartan Rayvon Foley scoring a 10-2 major decision over Vince Perez to start things off. Four takedowns from Foley led to a dominant advantage in riding time that was rewarded at the conclusion of the bout, ultimately ensuring the first four team points for Michigan State. Redshirt senior Jordan Hamdan was able to maintain Michigan State's early momentum at 141 pounds, defeating Mason Breece in a 6-4 decision. A pair of takedowns in the first period set the tone for the bout, and despite a late push from Breece, Hamdan was able to pick up MSU's second consecutive win.
The Chippewas secured their first victory of the evening at 149 pounds, as Johnny Lovett registered a 12-4 major decision over MSU redshirt junior Peyton Omania. Leading the dual by a 7-4 margin, the Spartans and Chippewas got set for the highest-ranked individual matchup of the evening at 157 pounds. Eleventh-ranked junior Spartan Chase Saldate took the mat against No. 28 Corbyn Munson.
After a quiet first period, Munson took bottom to start the second. Saldate utilized a solid ride to build up 1:23 of advantage, but Munson took a 1-0 lead into the final stanza. After choosing bottom to start the third, Saldate logged a quick escape to preserve his advantage. A contentious final 30 seconds ensued, with both wrestlers seeking to score the deciding takedown. Saldate added a late takedown that was immediately answered by a Munson reversal, but the 3-all tie was broken after the Spartan collected the riding time point. Saldate's 4-3 decision put Michigan State ahead by a 10-4 tally.
No. 20 Caleb Fish took the mat against Tracy Hubbard at 165 pounds, with the Spartan junior scoring a 4-2 decision that put MSU out in front by a 13-4 tally. A scoreless first period opened the match, and Hubbard chose bottom to start the second period. A strong mat return from Fish started the frame off, and Hubbard was called for his first stall moments later. After 45 more seconds of Fish riding time, Hubbard was called for his second stall, giving MSU a 1-0 lead through two. Fish started the third on bottom, but was granted an escape before time began rolling. Hubbard notched a takedown with 25 seconds left and Fish escaped immediately, ultimately resulting in a 4-2 decision after factoring in the riding time point.
The bout at 174 pounds went Central Michigan's way by 3-0 decision, with No. 32 Alex Cramer defeating Spartan freshman Ceasar Garza. At 184 pounds, MSU returned to its winning ways with No. 13 Layne Malczewski notching a 6-4 decision over Ben Cushman. He opened his bout with a takedown halfway through the first period and chose bottom to start the second, getting to his feet for an easy escape. Leading 3-0 heading into the final period, Cushman started on bottom and coupled a swift escape with a takedown to tie the match. Malczewski escaped and mustered a takedown to go up 6-3, but Cushman got out once more to finalize the eventual 6-4 decision for Michigan State.
At 197 pounds, No. 19 Cameron Caffey opened his match with a quick takedown, but his Chippewa opponent in Cameron Wood got out 21 seconds later on an escape. Leading 2-1 in the match, Caffey took bottom to start the second and escaped 11 seconds into the frame. Caffey utilized an underhook to score a takedown with 35 seconds left in the period, setting the table for a dominant scoring run in the final two minutes. After time expired, Caffey had secured MSU's second bonus-point victory of the night with a 16-7 major decision to go up 20-7. Central Michigan took the final two matches, as Bryan Caves earned a 5-1 decision over Ryan Vasbinder at heavyweight before Sean Spidle notched a 6-2 decision over Tristan Lujan at 125.
Individually, Caffey climbs to 18-3 overall with a 13-3 record in dual meets at 197 pounds, falling one win short of his career-best 14-0 campaign set last season. Of his 18 overall victories in 2022-23, 12 have come in bonus-point fashion, including three major decisions following Friday night's result. MSU's only other bonus point win came from Foley in the opening bout of the night, his fourth major decision of the season and ninth bonus-point victory. The Ann Arbor, Michigan, native improves to 12-8 overall with a 10-6 mark in dual matches.
UP NEXT
No. 23 Michigan State wrestling travels to Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, for the 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Matches will be contested at the Crisler Center, with streaming and national broadcasting available via B1G+ and the Big Ten Network.
WRESTLING MATCH RESULTS
#23 Michigan State 20, Central Michigan 13
McGuirk Arena – Mount Pleasant, Mich.
133 | #25 Rayvon Foley (MSU) major dec. Vince Perez (CMU) 10-2 | MSU 4-0
141 | Jordan Hamdan (MSU) dec. Mason Breece (CMU) 6-4 | MSU 7-0
149 | Johnny Lovett (CMU) major dec. Peyton Omania (MSU) 12-4 | MSU 7-4
157 | #11 Chase Saldate (MSU) dec. #28 Corbyn Munson (CMU) 4-3 | MSU 10-4
165 | #20 Caleb Fish (MSU) dec. Tracy Hubbard (CMU) 4-2 | MSU 13-4
174 | #32 Alex Cramer (CMU) dec. Ceasar Garza (MSU) 3-0 | MSU 13-7
184 | #13 Layne Malczewski (MSU) dec. Ben Cushman (CMU) 6-4 | MSU 16-7
197 | #19 Cameron Caffey (MSU) major dec. Cameron Wood (CMU) 16-7 | MSU 20-7
285 | Bryan Caves (CMU) dec. Ryan Vasbinder (MSU) 5-1 | MSU 20-10
125 | Sean Spidle (CMU) dec. Tristan Lujan (MSU) 6-2 | MSU wins 20-13
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The Spartans conclude the 2022-23 dual campaign at 10-6 overall, with all six losses coming against nationally ranked opposition inside the National Wrestling Coaches Association top-25. MSU cracked the 10-win mark for the second straight season, publishing a 10-4 overall record a year ago, also securing the third 10-win campaign of the Roger Chandler era. In defeat, Central Michigan falls to 6-9 overall and will conclude its regular season on the road against Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Friday's dual began at 133 pounds, with 25th-ranked graduate Spartan Rayvon Foley scoring a 10-2 major decision over Vince Perez to start things off. Four takedowns from Foley led to a dominant advantage in riding time that was rewarded at the conclusion of the bout, ultimately ensuring the first four team points for Michigan State. Redshirt senior Jordan Hamdan was able to maintain Michigan State's early momentum at 141 pounds, defeating Mason Breece in a 6-4 decision. A pair of takedowns in the first period set the tone for the bout, and despite a late push from Breece, Hamdan was able to pick up MSU's second consecutive win.
The Chippewas secured their first victory of the evening at 149 pounds, as Johnny Lovett registered a 12-4 major decision over MSU redshirt junior Peyton Omania. Leading the dual by a 7-4 margin, the Spartans and Chippewas got set for the highest-ranked individual matchup of the evening at 157 pounds. Eleventh-ranked junior Spartan Chase Saldate took the mat against No. 28 Corbyn Munson.
After a quiet first period, Munson took bottom to start the second. Saldate utilized a solid ride to build up 1:23 of advantage, but Munson took a 1-0 lead into the final stanza. After choosing bottom to start the third, Saldate logged a quick escape to preserve his advantage. A contentious final 30 seconds ensued, with both wrestlers seeking to score the deciding takedown. Saldate added a late takedown that was immediately answered by a Munson reversal, but the 3-all tie was broken after the Spartan collected the riding time point. Saldate's 4-3 decision put Michigan State ahead by a 10-4 tally.
No. 20 Caleb Fish took the mat against Tracy Hubbard at 165 pounds, with the Spartan junior scoring a 4-2 decision that put MSU out in front by a 13-4 tally. A scoreless first period opened the match, and Hubbard chose bottom to start the second period. A strong mat return from Fish started the frame off, and Hubbard was called for his first stall moments later. After 45 more seconds of Fish riding time, Hubbard was called for his second stall, giving MSU a 1-0 lead through two. Fish started the third on bottom, but was granted an escape before time began rolling. Hubbard notched a takedown with 25 seconds left and Fish escaped immediately, ultimately resulting in a 4-2 decision after factoring in the riding time point.
The bout at 174 pounds went Central Michigan's way by 3-0 decision, with No. 32 Alex Cramer defeating Spartan freshman Ceasar Garza. At 184 pounds, MSU returned to its winning ways with No. 13 Layne Malczewski notching a 6-4 decision over Ben Cushman. He opened his bout with a takedown halfway through the first period and chose bottom to start the second, getting to his feet for an easy escape. Leading 3-0 heading into the final period, Cushman started on bottom and coupled a swift escape with a takedown to tie the match. Malczewski escaped and mustered a takedown to go up 6-3, but Cushman got out once more to finalize the eventual 6-4 decision for Michigan State.
At 197 pounds, No. 19 Cameron Caffey opened his match with a quick takedown, but his Chippewa opponent in Cameron Wood got out 21 seconds later on an escape. Leading 2-1 in the match, Caffey took bottom to start the second and escaped 11 seconds into the frame. Caffey utilized an underhook to score a takedown with 35 seconds left in the period, setting the table for a dominant scoring run in the final two minutes. After time expired, Caffey had secured MSU's second bonus-point victory of the night with a 16-7 major decision to go up 20-7. Central Michigan took the final two matches, as Bryan Caves earned a 5-1 decision over Ryan Vasbinder at heavyweight before Sean Spidle notched a 6-2 decision over Tristan Lujan at 125.
Individually, Caffey climbs to 18-3 overall with a 13-3 record in dual meets at 197 pounds, falling one win short of his career-best 14-0 campaign set last season. Of his 18 overall victories in 2022-23, 12 have come in bonus-point fashion, including three major decisions following Friday night's result. MSU's only other bonus point win came from Foley in the opening bout of the night, his fourth major decision of the season and ninth bonus-point victory. The Ann Arbor, Michigan, native improves to 12-8 overall with a 10-6 mark in dual matches.
UP NEXT
No. 23 Michigan State wrestling travels to Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, for the 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Matches will be contested at the Crisler Center, with streaming and national broadcasting available via B1G+ and the Big Ten Network.
WRESTLING MATCH RESULTS
#23 Michigan State 20, Central Michigan 13
McGuirk Arena – Mount Pleasant, Mich.
133 | #25 Rayvon Foley (MSU) major dec. Vince Perez (CMU) 10-2 | MSU 4-0
141 | Jordan Hamdan (MSU) dec. Mason Breece (CMU) 6-4 | MSU 7-0
149 | Johnny Lovett (CMU) major dec. Peyton Omania (MSU) 12-4 | MSU 7-4
157 | #11 Chase Saldate (MSU) dec. #28 Corbyn Munson (CMU) 4-3 | MSU 10-4
165 | #20 Caleb Fish (MSU) dec. Tracy Hubbard (CMU) 4-2 | MSU 13-4
174 | #32 Alex Cramer (CMU) dec. Ceasar Garza (MSU) 3-0 | MSU 13-7
184 | #13 Layne Malczewski (MSU) dec. Ben Cushman (CMU) 6-4 | MSU 16-7
197 | #19 Cameron Caffey (MSU) major dec. Cameron Wood (CMU) 16-7 | MSU 20-7
285 | Bryan Caves (CMU) dec. Ryan Vasbinder (MSU) 5-1 | MSU 20-10
125 | Sean Spidle (CMU) dec. Tristan Lujan (MSU) 6-2 | MSU wins 20-13
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