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Mon, Dec 7, 2009 - [Wrestling]
Chris Diaz had a team-high four wins Saturday
Chris Diaz had a team-high four wins Saturday
Indianola--A trio of Statesmen grapplers put together solid performances at the Simpson Invitational Saturday.

As a team, Penn tied for ninth out of 13 programs with 30 points. Coe and Wartburg tied for the tournament title with 187 points.

Karl Spain (Jr., Lafayette, La., Comeaux HS) had the highest placing by finishing sixth at 197 pounds with a 3-3 record. The junior lost his opening match to the top seed, but then posted three straight wins prior to back-to-back losses to end the day.

Chris Diaz (So., Montrose, Colo., Olathe HS) paced the Statesmen in wins with a 4-2 record at 174 pounds. The sophomore, who placed seventh overall, won one match via fall, one by technical fall, and by one major decision.

Levi Davidshofer (So., New Market, Clarinda HS) also placed, taking eighth at 157 pounds with a 3-3 record. His final win came via fall.

125-pounders Matt Chustz (Sr., Manassas Park, Va., Manassas Park HS) and Taylor Louie (Jr., West Covina, Calif., West Covina HS) and 133-pounder David Crow (Jr., Baumholder, Germany, Baumholder HS) also all won one match each at the Invitational.

Next: Penn returns to Oskaloosa for its home opener as it hosts Cornell in dual action Wednesday at 7 p.m.