Seniors Jack Dechow and Michael Hayes picked up victories in their final home match as Old Dominion edged Kent State 23-19 in its dual meet season finale Sunday at the Ted Constant Center.
With the Monarchs (7-10, 3-5 MAC) trailing 19-12 going into the final two bouts, Dechow scored a technical fall by dominating Shane Mast 27-8 at 184 pounds.
Kevin Beazley completed ODU’s comeback by pinning Stephen Suglio in 2 minutes and 51 seconds at 197.
Hayes earned a 9-5 decision over Tim Rooney at 149 pounds.
The Monarchs will now prepare to compete in the MAC Championships on March 4-5 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.