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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The No. 22 Fort Hays State wrestling team won seven in a 33-13 road win over Drury on Friday (Feb. 7). The Tigers are now 5-5 in dual action, while the Panthers dip to 2-6 this season.The Tigers took advantage of two open weights for Drury early on, starting things off with a 12-0 lead after forfeits at 125 pounds and 133 pounds. No. 2&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;got the Tigers started with the feature match of the evening, holding off eighth-ranked Peter Kuster in a 6-0 decision at 141 pounds. Ball took an early lead with a first-period takedown before adding three points in the second period with an escape and a takedown. The junior kept Kuster at bay in the third period, adding a ride time point to complete the shutout victory.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;padded the Tiger lead to 18-0 with a 7-2 decision at 149 pounds. He picked up three takedowns in the win, including a pair in the third period to pull away.The Panthers battled back with wins at 157 pounds and 165 pounds, cutting the lead in half, 18-9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;broke the Tigers out of the slump with a bonus-point win at 174 pounds, defeating Logan Zimmerman with a 13-5 major decision thanks to five takedowns.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;made quick work of his opponent at 184 pounds, picking up an early takedown followed by three four-counts to lead 14-0 at the end of the first period. The sophomore made a quick escape in the second period, sealing a decisive 15-0 tech fall to push the Tigers in front 27-9.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;followed with another big win for the Tigers, pinning his opponent at 197 pounds in 92 seconds to stretch the Tiger lead to 33-9. Drury capped off the evening with a major decision at 285 pounds to make the final score 33-13.The Tigers will return home next week for their final home dual of the season Thursday (Feb. 13) when they host third-ranked Nebraska-Kearney. The Senior Night dual is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.#22 Fort Hays State 33, Drury 13125 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over Unknown (For., FHSU leads 6-0133 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5398">Mason Turner</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over Unknown (For., FHSU leads 12-0141 | No. 2&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over No. 8 Peter Kuster (Drury) (Dec 6-0, FHSU leads 15-0149 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over Seth Otis (Drury) (Dec 7-2, FHSU leads 18-0157 | Ben Stahlman (Drury) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5543">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Dec 9-6, FHSU leads 18-3165 | Alex Garrett (Drury) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5392">Josh Lenker</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Fall 2:37, FHSU leads 18-9174 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over Logan Zimmermann (Drury) (MD 13-5, FHSU leads 22-9184 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over Tucker Caswell (Drury) (TF 15-0 3:04, FHSU leads 27-9197 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over Todd Angel (Drury) (Fall 1:32, FHSU leads 33-9285 | Jared Rennick (Drury) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (MD 11-2, FHSU wins 33-13

No. 22 FHSU wrestling cruises Past Drury