The Lindenwood men's wrestling team defeated McKendree on Wednesday night at the Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. The Lions won by a 34-12 score over the Bearcats.
 
The Lions had a successful outing with only two wrestlers falling to McKendree. Blayne Shockley won by a 7-3 decision in the 125 pound weight class while Cullen Halpin defeated his opponent by major decision 10-2. Daniel Breit and Clayton Macfarlane each posted a 7-3 decision victory in their respective weight classes.
 
After a Lion victory in the 174 pound division, Lindenwood suffered its first loss to the Bearcats, losing by 7-3 decision. Spenser Daniels was able to pick the Lions back up as he defeated McKendree's Zach Weber by pin fall. However, the Bearcats would conclude the meet with a victory at the heavyweight class.
 
The men's wrestling team will travel to Marshall, Mo., on Sunday Feb. 5, to compete at the Missouri Valley College Open. Meet time is set to begin at 9 a.m.