On senior night with 16 alumni in attendance the Lindenwood wrestling team defeated No. 6 Fort Hays 21-11 on Sunday afternoon.

Senior Matt Katusin wrestled his final match in Hyland Arena and went out on a high note. The native of Omaha, Neb. defeated his opponent 7-6 to help put the Lions up 6-0 after Marco Tamayo defeated No. 8 Adam Ludwin in a scrappy 11-4 decision in the 125 weight class.

Fort Hays cut the lead in half after No. 5 C.J. Napier defeated Kyle Webb in a 9-3 decision. Terrel Wilbourn picked up a late takedown to pick up two points and won his match 5-4.

Luke Roth pulled off a huge takedown in overtime to win a 4-2 sudden victory decision and gave the Lions a 12-9 lead. John McArdle continues his successful ways as he defeated his opponent 17-11. Fort Hays was deducted a team point during the match so the Lions grabbed a 15-11 lead heading into the 197 match.

Kenny Breaux put the dual out of reach with an 11-4 decision and took pressure off of Steven Butler for the heavyweight match as the Lions held an 18-11 lead. Butler showed his strength against No. 7 Trey Page by picking him up multiple times throughout the match. The Lions heavyweight scored a late takedown to extend his lead and score a 6-3 decision.

The Lions wrap up their home season and will travel down the road on Wednesday to take on No. 19 Maryville University at 7 p.m.

Complete Results
125 – Marco Tamayo (LU) won by decision over Adam Ludwin (FHS) 11-4
133 – Matt Katusin (LU) won by decision over Rory Wilkinson (FHS) 7-6
141 – C.J. Napier (FHS) won by decision over Kyle Webb (LU) 9-3
149 – Terrel Wilbourn (LU) won by decision over Noah Killip (FHS) 5-4
157 – Mitchell Means (FHS) won by pin over Derrick Weller (LU) 6:29
165 – Luke Roth (LU) won by decision over Bradley Little (FHS) 4-2 SV
174 – Bryce Lewis (FHS) won by decision over Morgan Fitzgerald (LU) 5-3
184 – John McArdle (LU) won by decision over Jon Inman (FHS) 17-11
197 – Kenny Breaux (LU) won by decision over Chad Rous (FHS) 11-4
285 – Steven Butler (LU) won by decision over Trey Page (FHS) 6-3
*The dual started at the 125 weight class
**Fort Hays was deducted 1 (one) team point during the 184 match.
***There was an exhibition match at 149 – Colton Orlando (LU) won by pin over Ky Biddle (FHS) 2:12