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Chase White

Wrestling

Lopers Warming Up, Rout UCO

Chase White
 Kearney, Neb. – The 6th-ranked Nebraska Kearney wrestling team use three falls to beat 12th-ranked Central Oklahoma, 30-13, Sunday afternoon in Edmond.
 
This was the final dual for both teams. UNK finishes 2014-15 at 9-7 (4-1) while the Bronchos fall to 7-9 (2-3).
 
UNK took the air out of the building by winning the first five weight classes to open up a 21-0 lead. Top-ranked Daniel DeShazer (133 lbs.) pinned 5th-ranked Dustin Reed at 2:53 while 6th-ranked Destin McCauley (149 lbs.) put Spencer Rutherford on his back at 3:42.
 
At 157 lbs., 4th-ranked Chase White (Lincoln H.S.) managed a late second period takedown to win 3-2 with top-ranked Romero Cotton (Hutchinson, Kan.) stopping  a Broncho win streak by pinning Michael Connor at 1:41.
 
Finally, heavyweight Ivan DeLeon (Katy, Texas) used some riding time to win 2-1 to finish UNK's scoring.
 
Next Sunday, UNK is at the MIAA Championships in Warrensburg, Mo. The Lopers are two-time defending tournament champions.
 
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Players Mentioned

Romero Cotton

Romero Cotton

197
Junior
Ivan DeLeon

Ivan DeLeon

285
Redshirt Freshman
Daniel DeShazer

Daniel DeShazer

133
Junior
Destin McCauley

Destin McCauley

149
Sophomore
Chase White

Chase White

157
Junior

Players Mentioned

Romero Cotton

Romero Cotton

Junior
197
Ivan DeLeon

Ivan DeLeon

Redshirt Freshman
285
Daniel DeShazer

Daniel DeShazer

Junior
133
Destin McCauley

Destin McCauley

Sophomore
149
Chase White

Chase White

Junior
157