GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Eastern Oregon Men's Wrestling had an outstanding day at the Battle of the Rockies Duals on Friday going undefeated at 3-0. The Mountaineers defeated each of their opponents by double figures and one win came against a CCC foe. With the 3-0 day, Eastern is now 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference action.

The Mountaineers three wins came against NCAA Division II foe Simon Fraser (B.C.), Northwest College, and conference opponent University of Providence. All three wins for Eastern were by double-digits. With the three wins, the Mountaineers now have a dual win streak of four straight. Along with the three straight dual wins, EOU's victory over Providence is the first for the program since its reinstatement in 2016-17 and snaps a four-loss streak to the Argos.

Against their neighbors to the north in Simon Fraser, the Mountaineers were dominant with a 42-7 win to start the afternoon 1-0. Eastern racked up seven wins in the 10 bouts, with just two coming in forfeit fashion. SFU's three wins were at 125 pounds, 157 pounds, and 285 pounds. Following the opening bout win for SFU, EOU won the next three and led 16-4. Zach Mauras started the run with a pin in 1:39 at 133 pounds, followed by Monte Zufelt with a fall in 2:08 at 141 pounds. Chad Muenzer (149 lbs.) ended the 3-0 surge for EOU with a 11-3 major decision to give the Mountaineers a 12-point lead.

SFU got its win at 157 pounds on a decision to make it a 16-7 score. EOU responded winning the next four bouts to secure the win. John Bittinger (165 lbs.) started the 4-0 run with a forfeit win. Keegan Mulhill then posted a 15-0 tech fall at 174 pounds to give Eastern a 27-7 lead. Kyle Knudtson pushed the lead to 33-7 with a pin in 2:08 at 184 pounds. The run ended with a forfeit win for Jay Smith at 197 pounds to bring Eastern's point total to 29. SFU then scored three points on an OT sudden victory at 285 pounds to finish out the match.

Eastern Oregon vs. Simon Fraser
125 - Maka Yakapin (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) over Adrian Guevara (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) Maj 14-5
133 - Zach Mauras (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Riley Prough (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) Fall 1:39
141 - Monte Zufelt (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Randy McDonald (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) Fall 2:08
149 - Chad Muenzer (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Elijah Lazar (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) Maj 11-3
157 - Samuel Patton (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) over Chael Williams (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) Dec 8-3
165 - John Bittinger (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
174 - Keegan Mulhill (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Zachary Stratton (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) TF 15-0
184 - Kyle Knudtson (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Rick Feroce (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) Fall 2:08
197 - Jay Smith (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
285 - Taniela Feliciano-Takafua (Simon Fraser (B.C.)) over Noel Orozco (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) OT 2-2

In the second match for Eastern, it was a quick one as their opponent Northwest College forfeited six weight classes. In the other four bouts, EOU picked up wins in three of them to walk away with the 51-3 win.

Luciano Fasulo picked up his first win of the day at 125 pounds with a pin of his opponent in 1:02. Zach Mauras improved to 2-0 at 133 pounds with an 8-1 decision and pushed EOU's lead to 9-0 to start. The Trappers then forfeited from 141 pounds to 184 pounds giving the Mountaineers 36 points and a commanding 45-0 lead. 

The third head-to-head bout came at 197 pounds as Jay Smith moved to 2-0. He had a 5-3 lead on his opponent before an injury default gave him the win and another six points to Eastern. The six points brought EOU to its final of 51. Northwest scored three points with a 6-3 decision victory at 285 pounds to avoid the shutout, but ultimately fell 51-3. 

Eastern Oregon vs. Northwest College
125 - Luciano Fasulo (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Ivan Lee (Northwest College) Fall 1:02
133 - Zach Mauras (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Kendell Cummings (Northwest College) Dec 8-1
141 - Monte Zufelt (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
149 - Chad Muenzer (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
157 - Chael Williams (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - John Bittinger (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
174 - Keegan Mulhill (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
184 - Kyle Knudtson (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
197 - Jay Smith (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Ryker Blackburn (Northwest College) Inj 3:00
285 - Kenton Traycee Norman (Northwest College) over Justin Wilson (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) Dec 6-3

The Mountaineers final dual of the night was the closest and they still won by 19, downing the Argos 31-12. Eastern scored wins in seven of the 10 bouts to secure their second conference dual win. A solid start helped with EOU winning the first four matches. Luciano Fasulo got the run started with a 10-2 major decision at 125 pounds. Zach Mauras kept the solid start going with a 17-12 decision at 133 pounds.

Eastern led 7-0 through two wins and the lead grew to 13-0 with a pin in 5:00 from Chad Muenzer at 141 pounds. Monte Zufelt (149 lbs.) made it a 16-0 lead for the Mountaineers with a 5-3 decision. The Argos then got on the board at 157 pounds with a pin to make it a 16-6 score. Eastern got the six points back as John Bittinger pinned his opponent in 45 seconds at 165 points to make it a 22-6 score.

Providence added another three points at 174 points with a slim 7-6 decision to make it a 22-9 dual. The Mountaineers responded immediately as Kyle Knudtson scored a pin in 2:52 in the 184-pound bout. His pin put EOU up 28-9 and secured the win. The Argos final three points came at 197 pounds with another decision. Noel Orozco finished things up holding off his opposition via a 3-2 decision at 285 pounds to give EOU the 31-12 win.

Eastern Oregon vs. Providence
125 - Luciano Fasulo (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Deven Altenburg - Lasher (Providence (Mont.)) Maj 10-2
133 - Zach Mauras (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Joel Avila (Providence (Mont.)) Dec 17-12
141 - Chad Muenzer (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Caleb Birdwell (Providence (Mont.)) Fall 5:00
149 - Monte Zufelt (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Gavin Gies (Providence (Mont.)) Dec 5-3
157 - Dougie Swanson (Providence (Mont.)) over Chael Williams (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) Fall 2:34
165 - John Bittinger (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Garret Blydenburgh (Providence (Mont.)) Fall 0:45
174 - Bridger Hall (Providence (Mont.)) over Keegan Mulhill (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) Dec 7-6
184 - Kyle Knudtson (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Alan Badley (Providence (Mont.)) Fall 2:52
197 - Liam Swanson (Providence (Mont.)) over Jay Smith (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) Dec 8-7
285 - Noel Orozco (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) over Kc Buday (Providence (Mont.)) Dec 3-2

EOU will remain in Montana and now turn its focus toward the Battle of the Rockies Open, also hosted by University of Providence. The Mountaineers will begin mat action at 8 a.m. PT inside McLaughlin Gymnasium.

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