OWENSBORO, KY. - The pinnacle event for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference came to Owensboro on Saturday. In their first G-MAC Championship appearance Ashland University came away with the team title. The Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling team finished fifth as Nick Ornelas placed fourth overall at 133-pounds. 

Ornelas and Andrew Parker both competed at 133-pounds, but both lost in the opening round. Ornelas defeat Derek Sharp from from Findlay to reach the placing rounds while Parker advanced through the consolation bracket after a major decision 13-2 over Tyler Masters from Ashland. 

Ornelas lost in the third pace match 8-3 to Jacob Donahue who stalled out the match. Prior to the placing round Parker eventually saw his tournament end in the consolation semis to Donahue.

Caleb Craig also reach the consolation semis as well, finishing the day 1-2. Craig won his first consolation match 11-2 before falling in the semis 5-2.

Adam Bender was also moved into the consolation bracket at 125-pounds after the opening round. Bender stayed alive with 6-4 win the consolations but fell in the semi-finals, finishing 1-2. 

The Panthers will travel to St. Charles, Missouri on Feb. 3 to match-up with Lindenwood University and Central Missouri. 

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