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ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio wrestling team (7-5) remained undefeated at home tonight (Feb. 17) with a comeback 22-17 win over SIUE. Ohio was helped by five wins on the night, led by an impressive pin from redshirt sophomore Peyten Kellar (Cutler, Ohio). 

With the win, Ohio improved to 3-3 in the MAC and preserved their undefeated, 5-0 record at the Convocation Center. 

After four tight losses to open the meet, Peyten Kellar recorded a win by fall with 3:52 remaining. It was a crucial six points for the Bobcats, cutting the deficit to seven. Kellar remains undefeated in conference matches and improves to 17-2 overall. 

Sophomore Jack Lledo (Penn Valley, Pa.) picked up his first MAC dual-meet win of his career. Lledo went down to the wire with his opponent, taking home a critical three points with a win by way of sudden victory. 

Junior Sal Perrine (Northfield, Ohio) earned his 16th win on the season with a strong performance in a 7-3 decision win. Perrine had the upper hand in the match, holding off his opponent and securing three points for Ohio. 

At 197, redshirt sophomore Austin Starr (Indian Creek, Ohio) picked up a win by way of forfeit. The forfeit gave Ohio six points and the lead, 18-17. 

Senior Jordan Greer (Avon, Ohio) secured the win for the Bobcats with a dominant 11-1 major decision. Greer was in control the whole way, earning more than four minutes in riding time. The major decision gave Greer his tenth win of his senior campaign and secured the victory for Ohio, 22-17. 

Full Results: OHIO 22 - SIUE 17
125: Davian Guanajuato (SIUE) over Ryan Meek (OHIO) (Dec 4-1) 

133: Marcel Lopez (SIUE) over Mason Brugh (OHIO) (Dec 2-0) 

141: Eric Almarinez (SIUE) over Aidan Waszak (OHIO) (MD 13-4) 

149: Caleb Tyus (SIUE) over Derek Raike (OHIO) (SV-1 8-5) 

157: Peyten Kellar (OHIO) over Caine Tyus (SIUE) (Fall 3:52) 

165: Jack Lledo (OHIO) over Bradley Gillum (SIUE) (SV-1 4-1) 

174: Sal Perrine (OHIO) over Dominic Lopez (SIUE) (Dec 7-3) 

184: Deron Pulliam (SIUE) over Robert Gaylord (OHIO) (MD 13-3) 

197: Austin Starr (OHIO) over (SIUE) (For.) 

285: Jordan Greer (OHIO) over Dan McKiernan (SIUE) (MD 11-1)

Ohio will host Buffalo next Saturday (Feb. 24) at the Convocation Center for Senior Night. The match will be the Bobcats' final match of the regular season before heading to Kent, Ohio for the MAC Wrestling Championships. 

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