FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mark Albanese, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Media Relations

Results

WHITEWATER, Wis. (Feb. 4, 2016)-- The sixth-ranked University of Wisconsin-Parkside wrestling squad steamrolled in-state nemesis University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 44-0 on Thursday night, recapturing the Sake Bottle Trophy after a two-year hiatus.
 
Ronzel Darling got things rolling for the Rangers (9-2), tallying a 15-7 major decision victory at 125 pounds. Joseph Her collected win number 100 in a UW-Parkside singlet, edging the Warhawks' (11-5) Joseph Brodman 4-2 at 133 pounds while Pernevlon Sheppard landed a pin in the third period at 141-pounds, trailing prior to immobilizing Corey Meyer with 29 seconds left. Frank Yattoni IV landed a 16-7 major decision win at 149-pounds while 157-pounder Brett Scoles tallied a 10-2 major decision win as Parkside led 21-0 midway through the dual.
 
Nick Fishback netted a 6-2 decision at 165-pounds while Nick Becker remained perfect on the season with a 17-2 tech fall win at 174-pounds. 184-pounder Montrail Johnson prevailed 10-5 while 197-pounder Josh Anthony and 285-pounder Matt Halverson closed the meet in style, both earning first period pins. Anthony needed 2:08 to tally the fall against Isaiah Doane while Halverson ripped apart Jordan Festge in 1:32 as the Rangers kept the Warhawks off the scoreboard for the first shutout in the history of the storied rivalry, securing the trophy for the 21st time in 28 tries.
 
Parkside is back in action on Saturday, traveling to Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the Don Parker Open.