Iowa Wesleyan wrestling pummels Fontbonne

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Iowa Wesleyan’s men’s wrestling team put a hurting on Fontbonne University on Wednesday night. The Tigers defeated a former St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival 44-3.

The Tigers had three pins on the day. Kyle Thibodeaux picked one up at the 125-pound weight class, in 4:28. Austin Abitua had a 43-second pin at 157 pounds, and Jesus Diaz pinned his man in 2:19 during the 165-pound bout.

The Tiger women were also in action but just for two exhibition contests before the men’s meet got underway.

Iowa Wesleyan 44, Fontbonne 3: 125: Kyle Thibodeaux (IWU) def. Kody Kretzer (FBU) by fall, 4:28; 133: Ty Broussard (IWU) def. Daniel Bauer (FBU) by major decision, 17-6; 141: Josh Presley (FBU) def. Will Weidman (IWU) by decision, 2-0; 149: open; 157: Austin Abitua (IWU) def. Joe Beck (FBU) by fall, 0:43; 165: Jesus Diaz (IWU) def. Bradyn Rawlins (FBU) by fall, 2:19; 174: Caelen Shannon (IWU) def. Micah Dennis by major decision, 18-4; Ayden Frazer (IWU) wins by forfeit; 197: IWU wins by forfeit; 285: IWU wins by forfeit