ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On Sunday, No. 4 Notre Dame College wrestled twice at the Dr. Lombardi Maryville Duals. They went up against two teams ranked in the top-15 in NCAA Division II, defeating the University of Indianapolis, 35-3, and Maryville University, 19-15.

"They wrestled hard today," said head coach Frank Romano. "We feel really good about beating both of the teams we faced. We had pretty good scores."

UIndy, who is ranked 15th overall and 16th in the dual meet rankings, was down eight points in a blink of an eye. Notre Dame's Roberto Campos and Kelan Mckenna each won by major decision in the first two weight classes.

Although Jose Rodriguez was under the weather, he still won his matchup at 141 lbs. against Angelo Robles, who was ranked No. 9 in the nation.

The only match that NDC lost was at 149 lbs. But the Falcons bounced right back with back-to-back pins by Zach Kelly at 157 and Jashon Hubbard at 165. Those two matches gave NDC a combined 12 points.

In the second matchup of the day, the Falcons took on the host Maryville, ranked No. 13. After losing two of the first three matches, Taylor Misuna (149) and Zach Kelly (157) each won by decision to make the score, 9-6, in favor of NDC.

A disqualification at 165, put six points on the scoreboard for MU. NDC then worked right back into the dual, winning by decision at 174 and 184. A loss at 197 gave Maryville a 15-13 advantage.
However, No. 1 ranked Kameron Teacher gave the Falcons the push they needed, winning with a late pin to give Notre Dame six points.

"Everyone who came with us got work today," Romano mentioned. "We are one step closer to being ready for the Regionals."
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio – Notre Dame College also sent five wrestlers to the JCU Open at John Carroll University, on Sunday.

Justin Crawford and Michael Viramontes lost in the quarterfinals, but advanced to the consolation semifinal round in their 157 lbs. and the 197 lbs. brackets, respectively. Crawford was wrestling unattached.

Also wresting unattached was Jack Rogan, who won his matchup in the quarterfinals, but could not advance past the semifinal round.

Notre Dame will wrestle at the Iowa State Last Chance Open on February 17.
 
No. 4 Notre Dame 35 – No. 15 University of Indianapolis 3
Roberto Campos, 125 lbs. – Defeated D.J. Smith (Major decision 11-0)
Kelan Mckenna, 133 – Defeated Ana Abduljelil (Major decision 9-1)
Jose Rodriguez, 141 – Defeated Angelo Robles (Decision 11-6)
Taylor Misuna, 149 – Lost to Kyle Barkovich (Decision 4-1)
Zach Kelly, 157 – Defeated Heath Lange (Fall 2:35)
Jashon Hubbard, 165 – Defeated J.D. Waters (Fall 1:36)
Cornell Beachem Jr., 174 – Defeated Gleason Mappes (Decision 12-10, sudden victory)
Tony Vezzetti, 184 – Defeated Brody Conner (Decision 6-2)
Logan Hall, 197 – Defeated Brian Wagner (Decision 4-3)
Kameron Teacher, 285 – Defeated Dylan Faulkenberg (Decision 9-5)
 
No. 4 Notre Dame 19 – No. 13 Maryville University 15
Roberto Campos, 125 lbs. – Lost to Tyler Kreith (Decision 6-1)
Hunter Bray, 133 – Defeated Alex Waggoner (Decision 7-2)
David Bavery, 141 – Lost to Tyler Stegall (Decision 4-3)
Taylor Misuna, 149 – Defeated Tristian Barr (Decision 8-4)
Zach Kelly, 157 – Defeated Tanner Sparks (Decision 2-1)
Jashon Hubbard, 165 – Lost to Tyler Harrington (Disqualification)
Cornell Beachem Jr., 174 – Defeated Matt Pratt (Decision 4-2)
Tony Vezzetti, 184 – Defeated Bailey Kelly (Decision 8-6)
Logan Hall, 197 – Lost to Ethan Sheretz (Decision 3-0)
Kameron Teacher, 285 – Defeated Logan Radik (Fall 4:41)