The Ashland University wrestling team competed against the No. 2 Glenville State on Friday Jan. 17. 

Junior heavyweight Wyatt Bailey got the final pin against Glenville State’s Devan Gauldin in 5:35 to lift No. 16-ranked Ashland past the second-ranked Pioneers, 22-20. The Eagles are now 7-1 in duals for the 2024-25 season. 

Nearly a full year ago Bailey did the same thing against Grand Valley State to win 24-22. 

“It Feels great,” said Bailey. “I’ve got to thank my teammates, thank my coaches. Everybody believed in me. All the work I have been putting in it’s all I can do and to be at home, to call myself an Eagle, to have these fans, everybody supporting me, it feels great.” 

Eagles Head Coach Colt Sponseller found that Bailey came through for the Eagles. 

“He came up clutch at a good time,” said Sponseller. “Obviously, he was excited afterward. It is fun to go out and take care of business, that’s what you need.” 

Other Eagles also showed up for the team following this meet against Glenville State.  The Eagles competed at the No.6-ranked McKendree University on Sunday Jan. 19. 

No. 12-ranked sophomore Luke Acuna pinning No.14-ranked Jason Strope with three seconds left in their dual. 

No. 5-ranked junior Nate Barrett overtaking No. 6-ranked Cory Peterson, No. 8-ranked Sevriano Garza overtaking No. 2-ranked Matt Ortiz, and sophomore Braden Welch topping Brandon Lloyd. 

Following that will be the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championships on Jan. 25 at Findlay.