NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Trine University men's wrestling team came up short in their first dual match of the season, falling to Manchester University by the score of 41-9.

Aden Hartman was awarded the first team points of the contest. In the third period of a highly contested match, with Hartman trailing 10-12, the Spartan grappler was disqualified. The result gave the Thunder six points and tied the dual after two matches.

The next four weight classes went to Manchester in bonus point fashion, giving them a 28-6 lead. Ben Shaffer came up with a tight victory in the 174 match, winning by a 5-4 decision. The rest of the dual went to the home side and the match ended in the 41-9 score.

The Thunder will next compete when they travel to face Indiana Tech on Thursday, November 19. That dual is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.