Central Michigan @ Bellarmine

Central Michigan knocked off Bellarmine 28-6 at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY on December 7, 2025, cruising to a 22-point victory that hinged on two bonus-point wins. The Chippewas picked up the extra team points that separated the squads and never looked back once those matches went their way.

At 157 pounds, #24 Mason Shrader posted an 11-2 major decision over Gray Ortis, handing Central Michigan four team points and a clear momentum swing in the middle weights. Shrader’s offensive edge and control rides translated into the margin the Chippewas needed in that portion of the lineup.

The biggest blow came at heavyweight when Bryan Caves pinned Bellarmine’s Daulton Mayer, who entered the dual ranked #29. Caves’ fall delivered six team points and the kind of bonus that makes a dual difficult to overcome, putting the score beyond Bellarmine’s reach late in the order.

Those two results were the decisive factors in the final score. Central Michigan’s collection of bonus points from a major and a fall created a comfortable cushion, while Bellarmine was unable to generate corresponding bonus offense to close the gap. The final 28-6 tally reflected the impact of those high-leverage victories for the visitors.