LIMESTONE BEATS SPARTANBURG METHODIST 29-15

GAFFNEY, S.C.— The Limestone College wrestling team defeated Spartanburg Methodist College, 29-15, on Monday night at the Timken Center. The Saints improve to 6-11 for the season. Freshman Dan Scanlan (Leesburg, Va.) picked up his 26th victory of the season as he pinned his opponent in the first period to win the 184-pound weight class. 

Limestone’s Ian Barker (Summerville, S.C./125 lbs.) got the Saints’ first victory of the night as he pinned Michael Boring at 2:31. Matt Ross (Chicago, Ill.) battled against SMC’s Justin Newell in the 133-pound weight class, but was edged, 6-5. Riley Pike (Alexander City, Ala.) dominated the 141-pound division with a huge 21-6 win over Jeremiah Webb.

Dustin Baynes (Liberty Twp, Ohio) had another win for Limestone in the 149-pound class with a 6-3 decision over Tim Burdine. Greg Satterfield (Hampton, Va.) also recorded a 6-1 decision over the Pioneers’ John Murray.

The Saints’ Todd Neptune (New Concord, Ohio/174 lbs.) and Dan Scanlan (184 lbs.) both pinned their opponents, at 1:69 and 0:41 respectively. Limestone’s Mike Walsh (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) was pinned by Jeremiah Webb in the 197-pound weight class, while SMC’s Chris Tindal won by forfeit in the heavyweight class.

Limestone hosts No.-16 ranked Newberry on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Timken Center.

Limestone 29, Spartanburg Methodist 15

125: Ian Barker (LC) fall Michael Boring (SMC) 2:31

133: Justin Newell (SMC) dec. Matt Ross (LC) 6-5

141: Riley Pike (LC) tech. fall Jeremiah Webb (SMC) 21-6

149: Dustin Baynes (LC) dec. Tim Burdine (SMC) 6-3

157: Mike Bush (LC) dec. JJ Jackson (SMC) 8-5

165: Greg Satterfield (LC) dec. John Murray (SMC) 6-1

174: Todd Neptune (LC) fall Cody Galloway (SMC) 1:69

184: Dan Scanlan (LC) fall Joe LaFaille (SMC) 0:41

197: Jeremia Webb (SMC) fall Mike Walsh (LC) 0:41

285: Chris Tindal (SMC) won by forfeit

Record: Limestone 6-11

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