March 10, 2009 issue

KING OF THE MAC MAT: John McClure, a senior on Eastern Michigan University's wrestling team, raises his arms in triumph after defeating Buffalo's James Hamel 3-2 to claim the 197-pound class title at the Mid-American Conference Championships March 8. By virtue of his MAC tournament win, McClure qualified for the NCAA Championships, which will take place in St. Louis March 19-21. As a team, the Eagles, who hosted the conference meet in the Convocation Center, finished fifth with 36.5 points.

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