Werden and Patton Pin down Gold.
Men’s Wrestling Results -- McMaster Invitational Men’s Wrestling Tournament, (Hamilton, ON) November 4, 2006
Mustang wrestlers, Jeff Werden (photo right) and Ian Patton won gold medals in their respective weight divisions to lead the team to an overall third place team finish at the McMaster Invitational Men’s Wrestling Tournament in Hamilton. Werden, a third year Kinesiology student from Petrolia, defeated Montreal’s Gabriel Choupke in the 54 kg division final in two rounds, 3-1 and 4-0 in the best of three two-minute rounds. “Jeff wrestled really well today”, commented coach, Josip Mrkoci. “He was able to penetrate with his leg attacks and make quick transitions to finishing options before his opponent could defend. He was clearly the best mustang performer of the day.” Teammate and mustang co-captain, Ian Patton won the heavy-weight division (130 kg) defeating Eric Bertrus (Queen’s) by pin in the second round. Patton controlled the match, but wasn’t totally satisfied in the win. “I need to be more aggressive and will work on attacking more next time.” The mustangs collected three bronze medals along with three additional top six place finishes. London Laurier SS graduate, Andrew Ross won a well earned bronze at 65 kg, while London Lucas SS graduate, Mohammed El Naggar took the 76 kg bronze over teammate Steven Ko who defaulted due to injury. Engineering student, Vi Nguyen-Huu won the mustangs third bronze at 82 kg pinning Guelph’s David Brunskill. “It was a good first tournament for the men” said, Mrkoci. Wrestling action continues with the women’s divisions held Sunday November 5. The women mustangs, who were OUA silver team medalists, expect tough competition from defending OUA champions, Brock University and two top US programs, the University of the Cumberlands of Kentucky and Missouri.
Ian Patton keeps guard for the leg attack by his Queen's opponent. Patton won the match and the gold at 130 kg.
Men’s results:
Jeff Werden – gold 54 kg
Ian Patton – gold 130 kg
Andrew Ross – bronze 65 kg
Mohammed El Naggar – bronze 76 kg
Vi Nguyen-Huu – bronze 82 kg
Steve Ko -- 4th 76 kg
Ryan Stewart - 5th 90 kg
Dilan Fernando - 5th 61 kg
Mustafa Bukhari - 54 kg
Jon Kirk - 68 kg
Overall Team result: 3rd overall
Mohammed El Naggar (76 kg) attempting to turn his McMaster opponent.
Andrew Ross executes a "front-head-and-arm cradle" on his Guelph opponent. Ross defeated his McMaster opponent with the same technique by PIN in 65 kg bronze medal match.
