Central Michigan @ Michigan State

Michigan State topped Central Michigan 18-13 in East Lansing on Feb. 23, 2024, at Michigan State University. The final margin came down to a handful of matches, with one clear bonus-point performance standing out in the supplied results.

At 133 pounds Vince Perez of Central Michigan delivered the most decisive result recorded here, beating Michigan State’s Caleb Weiand 14-6 by major decision. That 4-team-point victory was the lone bonus-point outcome called out and gave Central Michigan a necessary lift in the team race. Perez’s high-scoring outing kept the dual competitive and was the most significant individual scoring swing noted.

Even with Perez’s bonus, Michigan State accumulated enough match wins to finish five points ahead. The Spartans combined simple decisions and the rest of their lineup’s results to reach 18 team points, leaving Central Michigan at 13. Perez’s major decision narrowed the gap and made the final few matches meaningful, but it was not enough to overcome Michigan State’s overall edge on the evening.

Central Michigan leaves East Lansing with a strong individual performance to build on, while Michigan State picks up the dual win. The matchup hinged on that 133-pound major, which was the most consequential result in the data provided.