BALDWIN CITY, Kan.– The Drury Panthers lost their first dual of the season falling to Baker 37-7 on Thursday night in Baldwin City, Kansas. The Wildcats, ranked 17th in the NAIA, improved to 3-1 while Drury, ranked 10^th in NCAA-II, dropped to 0-1.
 
The Panthers got a win from Blake Clevenger in the 157-pound class as the Kearney, Missouri native won a Major Decision, 10-2, over Juan Rivera to stay unbeaten on the season. Drury heavyweight Ben Melton closed the night with 5-1 win over Jake Miller.
 
"We handled some adversity this week leading up to the dual," said Drury head coach James Reynolds. "We had a few great performances from Clevenger and Melton. We will continue to develop and work to come together as a team in February when it's most crucial."
 
Drury's Jared Rennick lost by in an injury-forfeit 1:13 into his match with David Dow at 197 pounds. The Panthers were edged at 149 pounds as Baker's Colby Johnson got past Peter Kuster 7-4, and Colin Harper dropped a 3-0 decision to Tyler Price in the 165-pound class.
 
"We want to thank the parents, fans, and spouses that made the trip to Baldwin City," added Reynolds.
 
The Panthers are at home for a dual on Tue., Jan. 15 when they host Missouri Baptist at 7 p.m. in Weiser Gym.
 
Baker 37 Drury 7
125: Emmanuel Browne (BAKA) over Clay Singh (DU) (Dec 10-4)
133: Brandon Vela (BAKA) over Chris Hansen (DU) (Fall 1:02)
141: Brandon Dofat (BAKA) over Jake Byrd (DU) (MD 10-2)
149: Colby Johnson (BAKA) over Peter Kuster (DU) (Dec 7-4)
157: Blake Clevenger (DU) over Juan Rivera (BAKA) (MD 10-2)
165: Tyler Price (BAKA) over Colin Harper (DU) (Dec 3-0)
174: Lucas Lovvorn (BAKA) over Dylan Komperda (DU) (Fall 4:34)
184: Jacob Smith (BAKA) over (DU) (For.)
197: David Dow (BAKA) over Jared Rennick (DU) (Inj. 1:13)
285: Ben Melton (DU) over Jake Miller (BAKA) (Dec 5-1)
 
 
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