Tiffin, Ohio - The Alma College wrestling team took on Heidelberg University Friday (Dec. 9) night in non-conference action, falling by a 40-7 margin. The Student Princes improved to 3-2 for the season, while the Scots are now 5-5 in dual meets.

Alma opened the dual with a victory at 125 pounds after junior Aaron Parr-Besemer scored an 11-9 decision over Mason Brainard.

After Heidelberg took points at 133, 141, 149, 157 and 165 pounds, junior Taylor McPhail (Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores) scored his third major decision of the season, triumphing over Darren Decker by a 14-6 margin in the 174-pound match. McPhail also improved his record to 13-1 with the win.

Heidelberg posted wins at 184, 197 and 285 pounds to close out the match.

The Scots have a week off before traveling to Lexington, Va., to participate in the Washington & Lee Duals on Monday, Dec. 19.

RESULTS

125: Aaron Parr-Besemer (AC) decision over Mason Brainard (HU), 11-9.

133: Ryan Hornack (HU) decision over Noah Lopez (AC), 9-5.

141: Hayden Bates (HU) major decision over Jake Anderson (AC), 16-5

149: Joey Baitt (HU) won by fall over Anthony Lesko (AC), 2:45.

157: Noah Messerall (HU) won by fall over Mitch Franklin (AC), 1:27.

165: Steven Murray (HU) won by fall over Roderick Howard (AC), 1:23.

174: Taylor McPhail (AC) major decision over Darren Decker (HU), 14-6.

184: Dillen Decker (HU) won by fall over Trent Hullett (AC), 5:24.

197: Gage Finegan (HU) won by technical fall over Chance Smith (AC), 16-0, 5:41.

285: Christian Climer (HU) major decision over Cameron Lee (AC), 20-10.