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.
