Johnson's pin lifts No. 13 Wrestling to thrilling 21-20 OAC victory at John Carroll

Johnson's pin lifts No. 13 Wrestling to thrilling 21-20 OAC victory at John Carroll
December 3, 2024

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — Freshman Myles Johnson (Springboro) registered a first period pin to lead the No. 13-ranked Ohio Northern wrestling team to a come from behind 21-20 victory at John Carroll on Tuesday night. This is the Polar Bears' second conference victory this season.

The Basics

  • Records: #13 Ohio Northern (7-3 Overall, 2-0 OAC), John Carroll (4-3 Overall, 1-1 OAC).
  • Venue: DeCarlo Varsity Center - University Heights, Ohio.

ONU Individuals

  • Senior Cael Vanderhorst (Covington) began the scoring for the Polar Bears with a major decision at 149 lbs 
  • Senior Jayden Jones (Ashland) followed with another major decision at 157 to cut into the lead. 
  • Senior Adam Myers (Springfield/STEM Academy) with a major decision at 174 for the Polar Bears. 
  • Senior Gavin Layman (Chesterton, Ind.) won by decision at 197 to pull the Polar Bears within 20-15. 
  • Johnson won by pin at 2:42 to give the Polar Bears the win 21-20.

Notables 

  • Johnson secured the victory for the Bears with a pin in the final match of the night.
  • JCU jumpred to a 12-0 lead and was ahead 20-12 entering the 197-pound bout.
  • Layman won by decision to make it 20-15 and Johnson's pin gave ONU the thrilling 21-20 victory.
  • Hendricks is 10 wins away from 100 career wins. 
  • Freshman Chase Vanderhorst is 9-5 and leads the team with 8 tech falls.
  • Reed is 13-0 on the season.
  • Reed is a three-time All-American at 141 pounds.
  • Reed is 6th all-time in ONU wrestling history in career wins with a 129-7 record.
  • Ohio Northern head coach Ron Beaschler is in his 37th season and has a 397-253-4 dual meet record, a winning percentage of .637. 

Up Next

  • The Polar Bears will return to action on Saturday when they host the 43rd Annual ONU invitational. 

#13 Ohio Northern 21, John Carroll 20

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