AUBURN HILL, Mich. - Freshman Mike Letts, ranked No. 11 in the nation and the 12th-seed at the 2007 Division I Wrestling Championships at 174 pounds, lost by decision in the first round to Ken Robertson of Eastern Illinois, 8-5, at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Letts scored a quick takedown after the opening whistle which Robertson escaped from. Robertson then responded with a takedown of his own to take the 3-2 lead, but Letts was able to escape before the end of the period to deadlock the match 3-3.

Robertson chose down for the second period and escaped Letts' grasp to earn a point. Letts then notched another takedown to take a 5-4 lead, but Robertson responded with a reversal to take a 6-5 lead that he would never let up.

Letts chose neutral at the start of the third period and Robertson scored the only points of the final stanza to take the 8-5 win.

Letts will compete later this evening in the wrestleback at 174 pounds.

Stay tuned to umterps.com for second round results of the matches for senior Jason Kiessling and redshirt freshman Hudson Taylor.