Chalfant, LeBlanc Go Out With Wins On Senior Day

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Fifth-year seniors Adam Chalfant and Ryan LeBlanc went out with individual victories on their last day competing in University Gym as #19 Indiana fell to Michigan State, 18-16, on Senior Day. Redshirt junior Taylor Walshand redshirt freshman Trevor Moody notched bout wins as well versus the Spartans.

The dual started with Moody's 4-2 decision over Brian Gibbs at 141 pounds. Gibbs came out on the right end of an elongated scramble for a first-period takedown. He then elected to start the second period in the bottom position where Moody locked on for a full two-minute ride. It's was Moody's turn to hit the deck to begin the third frame, escaping in short time cutting his deficit in half. Moody then grabbed the lead with a late takedown. Add on the riding time point, and Moody's 4-2 tally gave him his second consecutive Big Ten triumph.

Walsh overcame an early 2-0 hole as well, giving up a takedown to Roger Wildmo in the 157-pound bout. Walsh's response was fierce, following an escape with a cradle to stick Wildmo at the 1:40 mark. Walsh moved closer to becoming IU's all-time pins leader with his 45th career fall. The record currently sits at 47 pins by Viktor Sveda (1998-2002). It also marks his school-record 24th fall of the season (previous high was 19 by Rod Chamberlin in 1981).

LeBlanc kept it going in the subsequent bout, posting six takedowns and three near-fall points en route to a 16-5 major decision over Bobby Nash. LeBlanc now owns a Big Ten-best 11 majors on the season, good for a top-5 ranking nationally.

The marquee match-up came at heavyweight when #4 Chalfant (22-2) squared off with #6 Mike McClure (21-5). The two big fellas met once earlier this season as Chalfant earned a 5-3 decision in the Michigan State Open finals. This time it ended with Chalfant on top, 5-1. He got behind McClure, lifted and slammed him to the mat for his first takedown. Chalfant has entered the circle against a top-10 opponent eight times this season, arising as the victor on seven occasions. He also completed an undefeated record at home for his senior campaign. 

COMPLETE RESULTS
Indiana 16, Michigan State 18
141 lbs - Trevor Moody (IU) dec. Brian Gibbs (MSU), 4-2; Team Score: 3-0
149 lbs - Nick Trimble (MSU) dec. #32 Eric Roach (IU), 6-5; TS: 3-3
157 lbs - #4 Taylor Walsh (IU) pins Roger Wildmo (MSU), 1:40; TS: 9-3
165 lbs - #20 Ryan LeBlanc (IU) maj. dec. Bobby Nash (MSU), 16-5; TS: 13-3
174 lbs - Nick Kaczanowski (MSU) dec. Matt Irick (IU), 3-2; TS: 13-6
184 lbs - #24 John Rizqallah (MSU) dec. Luke Sheridan (IU), 3-1; TS: 13-9
197 lbs - Nick McDiarmind (MSU) dec. Cheney Dale (IU), 4-0; TS: 13-12
285 lbs - #4 Adam Chalfant (IU) dec. #6 Mike McClure (MSU), 5-1; TS: 16-12
125 lbs - Brenan Lyon (MSU) dec. Alonzo Shepherd (IU), 5-0; TS: 16-15
133 lbs - Garth Yenter (MSU) dec. Chris Caton (IU), 10-3; TS: 16-18