MIDWAY, Ky. -- Midway's men's wrestling team fell in their season opener to Rochester Christian 31-18 at Hunter Field House Friday evening.
The Warriors came out of the gate hot winning five straight matches. 133 and 157 came by pin; 141 and 149 came by technical fall, and they started out the game with a major decision in the 125-pound match.
Samuel Mullins ended that streak with an 8-6 decision win.
In the 285-pound match, Aaron Garcia went down 5-4 to start the third period but got a late takedown to end his round and finish with a decision win 9-6.
Michael Colligan fell in the 174-pound match by way of major decision.
The Eagles picked up two wins by forfeit.
Midway will go right back in action tomorrow as they play in the Pepsi Patriot Open in Corbin, Ky.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
