Charleston, S.C. - Chattanooga jumped out to an early 12-0 advantage and held on late for a 27-13 Southern Conference victory over The Citadel Sunday afternoon at McAlister Field House. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 5-8 overall, 1-2 in the SoCon, while UTC improves to 11-3 overall and 4-0 in the league. The Mocs have won 39 straight SoCon dual meets, dating back to a 27-13 defeat at the hands of The Citadel on Feb. 14, 2004.

Chattanooga opened the dual with a 20-4 technical fall victory at 149 pounds by Kelly Felix. Felix scored six takedowns against the Bulldogs' Seth Vernon en route to the win. Pierre Frazile battled Dan Waddell at 157 and had the match deadlocked at 1-1 in the third period before the Mocs' Waddell scored a takedown for the 3-1 decision victory. Chattanooga opened its lead to 12-0 with a 12-3 major decision by Brandon Wright at 165.

The Bulldogs mounted a comeback in the upperweights, winning three of the next four bouts to close within 18-13. No. 19 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj scored a pin at the 5:35 mark of the 174 match, holding a 7-2 lead at the time. Chattanooga responded with a fall in the 184 bout, as Robert Prigmore stopped Josh Tuck at the 6:22 mark. At 197, Kelby Smith picked up his ninth straight win, a 12-3 major decision over Cory Canada and No. 19 Odie Delaney remained a perfect 10-0 in dual meets with a 6-3 decision over Kevin Malone.

At 125, Richard Alarcon and Manny Ramirez battled in a spirited contest that was knotted at 5-5 after three periods. Ramirez, however, scored the first takedown in the sudden-victory overtime period for the 7-5 decision. Kyle Casaletto gave No. 14 Nick Soto a battle at 133 pounds, before allowing a late takedown in the third period and falling in a 3-1 decision. Shawn Greevy gave the Mocs their seventh victory of the afternoon with a 7-1 decision over Jordan Dix at 141.

The Bulldogs return to action next Sunday afternoon as they travel to Colorado Springs, Colo. for the All-Academy Championships at Air Force. Chattanooga returns to action on Sunday, Feb. 5, hosting Appalachian State.

Citadel (5-8, 1-2 SoCon) vs. Chattanooga (11-3, 4-0 SoCon)
Match Summary
149 Kelly Felix (UTC) won by tech fall over Seth Vernon (CIT) 6:39 20-4; UTC leads 5-0
157 Daniel Waddell (UTC) won by decision over Pierre Frazile (CIT) 3-1; UTC leads 8-0
165 Brandon Wright (UTC) won by major decision over Michael Harper (CIT) 12-3; UTC leads 12-0
174 No. 19 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (CIT) won by pin over Levi Clemons (UTC) 5:35; UTC leads 12-6
184 Robert Prigmore (UTC) won by pin over Josh Tuck (CIT) 6:22; UTC leads 18-6
197 Kelby Smith (CIT) won by major decision over Cory Canada (UTC) 12-3; UTC leads 18-10
285 No. 19 Odie Delaney (CIT) won by decision over Kevin Malone (UTC) 6-3; UTC leads 18-13
125 Manuel Ramirez (UTC) won in overtime over Richard Alarcon Jr. (CIT) 7-5 SV; UTC leads 21-13
133 No. 14 Nick Soto (UTC) won by decision over Kyle Casaletto (CIT) 3-1; UTC leads 24-13
141 Shawn Greevy (UTC) won by decision over Jordan Dix (CIT) 7-1; UTC leads 27-13
Dual Meet Score - Chattanooga 27, The Citadel 13

SIUE 32, Truman 12
#15 Missouri 42, SIUE 0
Eastern Michigan 38, SIUE 6

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE wrestling Head Coach David Ray saw marked improvements in his squad Sunday.

The Cougars are now 4-11 overall after defeating Truman 32-12 and falling to Missouri 42-0 and Eastern Michigan 38-6.

"The Truman win was a big turnaround from the last time," said Ray.

Both teams gave up a forfeit, and SIUE picked up pins from Brendan Murphy at 133 pounds and Gabe Hocum at 174 pounds. Murphy pinned Daniel Karlskin in 1 minute, 5 seconds. Hocum pinned Joshua Wells in 3:51.

The Cougars were not as fortunate against the No. 15-ranked Missouri Tigers. Missouri overpowered SIUE 42-0 but did not come away with any pins. The Tigers were 28-2 overall in their matches against SIUE, Eastern Michigan and Truman.

‘We wanted to win a match against Missouri somewhere and somehow, but we weren't able to pick up a win," Ray said.

The Cougars closed out the event with a loss to Eastern Michigan. Ray said he felt it could have been closer had the Cougars wrestled a little better at some of the middle weights. SIUE did pick up decisions from Murphy at 133 pounds and Cole Brandt at 184 pounds.

"That's what we really want to work for. We need to make those gains and make improvements for the program," said Ray.

ROUND 1
SIUE 32 Truman 12
125 - Tyler Schilson (Truman) won by forfeit
133 - Brendan Murphy (SIUE) pinned Daniel Karlskin (Truman), 1:05
141 - Dillon Pousson (SIUE) def. Alex Maus (Truman) 6-2
149 - Ryan Maus (Truman) def. Derrick Pousson (SIUE) 6-0
157 - Devon Fenstermaker (Truman) def. Kyle Lowman (SIUE) 7-2. OT
165 - Steven Ross (SIUE) def. Jordan Powell (Truman) 2-1.
174 - Gabe Hocum (SIUE) pinned Joshua Wells (Truman), 3:51
184 - Deshoun White (SIUE) won by forfeit
197 - Cole Brandt (SIUE) def. Zach Hayes (Truman) 7-0.
285 - Cole Rogers (SIUE) won by tech fall over Joel Geders (Truman) 7:00 17-2

ROUND 2
#15 Missouri 42 SIUE 0
125 - Alan Waters (Mizzou) won by forfeit
133 - Nathan McCormick (Mizzou) def. Brendan Murphy (SIUE) 9-4
141 - Nicholas Hucke (Mizzou) def. Dillon Pousson (SIUE) 2-0
149 - Kyle Bradley (Mizzou) won by major decision over Derrick Pousson (SIUE) 12-2
157 - Drake Houdashelt (Mizzou) won by tech fall over Kyle Lowman (SIUE) 4:35 21-6
165 - Zach Toal (Mizzou) won by major decision over Gabe Hocum (SIUE) 16-4
174 - Dorian Henderson (Mizzou) def. Deshoun White (SIUE) 8-6
184 - Mike Larson (Mizzou) won by major decision over Cole Brandt (SIUE) 16-5
197 - Brent Haynes (Mizzou) won by major decision over Cole Rogers (SIUE) 16-7
285 - Devon Mellon (Mizzou) won by forfeit

ROUND 3
Eastern Michigan 38 SIUE 6
125 Jared Germaine (EMU) won by forfeit
133 Brendan Murphy (SIUE) won by decision over Jacob Byers (EMU) 8-2
141 Corey Phillips (EMU) won by major decision over Dillon Pousson (SIUE) 9-0
149 Jaylyn Bohl (EMU) won by pin over Derrick Pousson (SIUE) 2:19
157 Aaron Sulzer (EMU) won by major decision over Steven Ross (SIUE) 16-2
165 Lester France (EMU) won by decision over Gabe Hocum (SIUE) 14-8
174 Alex Ortman (EMU) won by decision over Deshoun White (SIUE) 6-5
184 Cole Brandt (SIUE) won by decision over Michael Curby (EMU) 4-2
197 Nick Whitenburg (EMU) won by pin over Cole Rogers (SIUE) 6:10
285 Wesley Schroeder (EMU) won by forfeit