LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — With the wrestling season rolling into December, Little Rock head coach is still looking for his team to be more competitive. The Trojans had a few big victories Sunday during a dual with Indiana, but fell just short on the scoreboard as the Hoosiers escaped with a 25-16 victory at the Jack Stephens Center.
FULL RESULTS
"We need to find some guys who want to be in the fight. We're pretty thin right now, and we have very little breathing room," Erisman said. "We have six weights that are up for grabs."
Dillon Cooper provided Trojan fans with some early fireworks, earning a win by fall at the 1:36 mark against Logan Frazier.
"I trust my training, and I believe I can outlast anybody in my weight," Cooper said. "I like to be able to get the team going with an exciting finish."
Jaivon Jones provided another thrilling finish, earning a 2-1 decision in a double-overtime bout with Bryce Lowery.
Matty Bianchi and
Stephen Little also won, as each remains undefeated in 2025.
Bianchi earned a 5-2 decision over Tyler Lillard, while Little got a 13-3 majority decision over high school rival Gabe Sollars.
"I've wrestled him several times; we were rivals in high school, so it was good to come out today and get the upper hand. It showed that coming to Little Rock was the right decision," Little said.
Stephen Little and
Matty Bianchi had their All-American banners unveiled in the rafters during a pregame ceremony. Former Trojan
Nasir Bailey also had his All-American banner revealed.
"As a coach, you want to be able to see those banners. It's not just great for them, but for the program as well." – Little Rock head coach
Neil Erisman
Several Trojan wrestlers were also in action Sunday at the Cougar Clash, hosted by SIUE. In the tournament-style event, several Trojans gained valuable experience by wrestling multiple times throughout the day.
COUGAR CLASH RESULTS
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Jackson Tucker placed sixth at 133 pounds.
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Taye Wilson placed eighth at 174 pounds.
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Jake Stacey finished fourth at 184 pounds.
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Kaden Darwin finished eighth at 285 pounds.
