Thunder Wrestling

Coaching Staff

2007-08 Outlook

In only its third year, the Thunder wrestling team looks to have a break-out season. The team is returning all but three starters from last season, including junior Levi Mundy (16-15 at 125 lbs.), junior Bryan Wight (22-18 at 133 lbs.), sophomore Thomas Pompei (27-14 at 141 lbs.), junior Kyle Pittman (15-14 at 149 lbs), sophomore Nick Kraus (26-15 at 174 lbs.), and junior Louis Posa (26-13 at 184 lbs.). MORE >>

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03.17 / Posa and Wight Named NWCA Scholar All-American

Tri-State University junior wrestlers Louis Posa (Tecumseh, Mich./Clinton) and Bryan Wight (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead) were selected as members of the NWCA Division III Scholar All-American Wresting Team for 2007-08. MORE >>

02.23 / TSU Wrestling Season Ends at Midwest Regional

The Tri-State University wrestling team ended their season at the NCAA Midwest Regional hosted by Wabash College. The Thunder finished in fourth place with 87.5 points. Delaware Valley College took the top team honors with 191.0 points. Olivet College was second, followed by Case Western Reserve University in third. MORE >>

02.09 / Posa and Fleet Capture Midstates Championships

The Tri-State University wrestling team placed third for the second consecutive year in the Midstates Conference Tournament hosted by Rose-Hulman. Olivet College took the top team spot with five individual champions. MORE >>

02.02 / Wrestling Competes in “Pete Willson” Wheaton Invitational

The Tri-State University wrestling team finished 18th out of 27 schools at the “Pete Willson” Invitational hosted by Wheaton College. UW La Crosse took the top team honors with two individual champions and three runners-up. MORE >>

01.26 / TSU Finishes 2-2 at Monon Bell Duals

The Tri-State University wrestling team opened competition at the Wabash College Monon Bell Duals with a 29-18 victory over Knox. Thomas Pompei  (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) won by pin in 1:06 at 141 pounds. Levi Mundy (Huntington, Ind./Huntington North) and Matt Murray (Bollinbrook, Ill./Naperville Central) earned wins by technical fall. Mundy was a 16-0 winner in 3:37 at 125 pounds. Murray was victorious at 20-4 in 6:00 at 149 pounds. MORE >>

01.19 / Pompei Earns Championship at Spartan Mat Classic

Thomas Pompei (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) went 4-0 on the day and earned the 133 pound championship at the Spartan Mat Classic. As a team, the Thunder finished third with a first place finish, two seconds, and two thirds. MORE >>

01.13 / TSU Wrestling Earns Two Victories at Indiana’s Best Duals

The Tri-State University wrestling team went 2-0 on Sunday at the 2008 Indiana’s Best Duals hosted by Wabash College. TSU picked up a 29-15 victory over Wabash and a 46-9 win against Rose-Hulman. MORE >>

01.06 / TSU Wrestling Hosts Thunder Duals

The Tri-State University wrestling team hosted Muskegon Community College and Olivet College in the Thunder Duals at Hershey Hall. Olivet defeated Muskegon 33-12 in the opening match of the day. TSU defeated Muskegon 33-15 and fell to Olivet 34-12. MORE >>

12.15 / TSU Wrestling Competes at ONU Invitational

The Tri-State University wrestling team traveled to Ohio Northern University to compete in the ONU Invitational. The invitational consisted of wrestlers from 18 schools. The Thunder had four wrestlers place in the top eight at the invitational. MORE >>

12.08 / Wight and Posa Capture Little State Championships

Bryan Wight (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead) and Louis Posa (Tecumseh, Mich./Clinton) captures Tri-State’s first Little State Wrestling Tournament titles. Wight was seeded #2 at 141 pounds and went 3-0 to secure the title. Wight had a bye for round one and won a 6-1 decision over Mt. St. Joe’s Dave Harris. In the semi-finals, Wight took an 8-2 decision over Tom Griffin from Mt. St. Joe. Wight posted a 5-2 win over the number one seed, Matt Irwin from the University of Indianapolis to capture the 141 pound title. MORE >>

12.4 / Thunder Wrestling Defeated by ONU in Close Battle

The Tri-State University wrestling team was defeated by the Ohio Northern Polar Bears 16-19. The Polar Bears won the first match of the night but the Thunder followed with two straight victories to take the lead. The Bears then took control of the dual with four straight wins. The Thunder went on to win the last two matches of the night but it was too little too late. MORE >>

11.30 / TSU Wrestling Defeats Manchester College

The Tri-State University wrestling team captured a 30-17 victory at Manchester College. Tri-State picked up three decisions by pins. Thomas Pompei (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) won by pin in 1:43 at 141 pounds. Zane Stenz (Alpena, Mich./Alpena) earned a pin in 6:55 at 157 pounds. Louis Posa (Tecumseh, Mich./Clinton) won by pin in 7:57 at 189 pounds. MORE >>

11.17 / TSU Wrestling Goes 3-1 at Olivet College Duals

The Tri-State University wrestling team took three victories in four dual matches Saturday at the Olivet College Comet Duals. TSU opened the day with a 22-16 win over Mount Union then took a 26-11 victory over Baldwin-Wallace. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point took a 35-18 victory from the Thunder. TSU bounced back with a 44-9 win over Rose-Hulman to end the day. MORE >>

11.13 / TSU Wrestling Falls Just Short to #4 Heidelberg

The Tri-State University wrestling team lost 17-22 to fourth ranked Heidelberg College. The Thunder battled until the end as they held a one point advantage heading into the final match of the night. MORE >>

11.10 / Thunder Wrestling Takes Two at Muskegon Duals

The Tri-State University wrestling team went 2-0 at the Muskegon Community College Duals on November 9. TSU picked up their first career shutout with a 52-0 win over Triton College. TSU also picked up an exciting win over Niagra. Both teams were tied at 24 after the final bout and the Thunder took the victory with a three fall to two edge. MORE >>

11.03 / Thunder Wrestling Opens Season in Wisconsin

The Tri-State University wrestling team traveled to the University of Wisconsin over the weekend to compete in the Badger Duals. The Thunder went 1-2 on the weekend. Tri-State defeated the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 22-16 and then fell to NCAA Division 1 University of Wisconsin 9-45. The University of Dubuque squeaked past the Thunder 21-22.MORE >>