MOUNT PLEASANT — The Central Michigan wrestling team defended home territory with a 22-12 victory over the visiting Michigan State at McGuirk Arena on February 21, 2025. The event drew a crowd of 1100 fans. The Chippewas claimed victory in this dual meet.

Early Chippewas Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Grant Stahl (Central Michigan) secured a decision victory (4-1) to give the home team an early lead at Central Michigan 3, Michigan State 0. At 133 pounds, Sean Spidle (Central Michigan) won by major decision (10-0), extending the home team's advantage at Central Michigan 7, Michigan State 0. The 141-pound bout saw Jaden Crumpler (Michigan State) earned a decision (4-2), narrowing the gap at Central Michigan 7, Michigan State 3.

Key Middle Bouts

A key match came at 133 pounds where Sean Spidle (Central Michigan) dominated with a major decision, extending the home team's advantage to Central Michigan 7, Michigan State 0. At 141 pounds, Jaden Crumpler (Michigan State) responded with a decision, bringing the score to Central Michigan 7, Michigan State 3. Mason Shrader kept the momentum going for the home team at 149 pounds with a technical fall, making the score Central Michigan 12, Michigan State 3.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Marty Larkin (Michigan State) secured a decision victory (6-0), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Luke Cochran earned a decision (7-2), making the final score Central Michigan 22, Michigan State 9. In the final bout at 285 pounds, Max Vanadia earned a decision (5-3), making the final score Central Michigan 22, Michigan State 12.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Central Michigan led with a 6 takedown advantage. Overall, Central Michigan finished with 12 takedowns to Michigan State's 6. Mason Shrader (Central Michigan) led all wrestlers with 4 takedowns, followed by Jay Nivison (Michigan State) with 3 takedowns and Sean Spidle (Central Michigan) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis