The No. 10-ranked Ohio Northern wrestling team opened its 2012-13 season with a 3-1 record at the Olivet Duals on Saturday at the Cutler Events Center.
The Polar Bears defeated No. 12-ranked Olivet (Mich.) 26-15, Alma (Mich.) 20-15 and Trine (Ind.) 25-12 after opening the day with a 39-3 loss to No. 5 Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Senior three-time All-American, defending NCAA Champion and No. 1-ranked Kyle Kwiat led ONU with a perfect 4-0 record, going 2-0 at 184 pounds and 2-0 at 174 pounds.
Junior Michael Pawlitz posted a 3-0 record at 197 pounds, sophomore Cody Lovejoy went 2-0 at heavyweight and freshman Max Brooke went 2-0 at 157 pounds for ONU.
The Polar Bears used different lineups in all four matches and 21 different wrestlers saw varsity action on the day.
The Polar Bears will return to action Dec. when they host the annual ONU invitational at the ONU Sports Center.
