The Lindenwood men's wrestling team (2-2) shut out William Jewell (0-9) by a final of 56-0 on Wednesday night in St. Louis, Mo.
 
OVERVIEW
Lindenwood scored 12 quick points after the Cardinals took a forfeit in the first two matches.  Colby Smith was in a battle with his opponent at 141 pounds, but a pin at the 6:35 mark added six more points to the Lindenwood tally.  Jack Tangen followed with a quality 10-2 major decision, while Anthony Michaels posted an 11-2 major decision.
 
After a forfeit in the next bout, Brian Flanagan needed just 2:02 at 174 pounds to pin his counterpart.  Another forfeit added to Lindenwood's total, while Luke Dickhaus posted a pin at the 5:26 mark.  Lindenwood closed out the night with a win by forfeit to claim the 56-point victory.
 
RESULTS
125 – Nick Lindley def Open - FF
133 – Ben Lindley def Open - FF
141 – Colby Smith def Julian Victoria - Fall 6:35
149 – Jack Tangen def Garrett Deason – MD 10-2
157 –Anthony Michaels def Caleb Benshoof - MD 11-2
165 –Dawson Sickmeier def Open - FF
174 – Brian Flanagan def Jayce Taylor – Fall 2:02
184 – Kyle Dickhaus def Open - FF
197 – Luke Dickhaus def Ian Lawson - Fall 5:26
285 –Michael Kramer def Open - FF
 
UP NEXT
The Lions will wrestle three matches on Sunday inside Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.  Lindenwood is scheduled to take on Davenport at 10:00 a.m., Drury at 12:00 p.m., and Maryville at 2:00 p.m.