Takedown Report

22nd College News, Notes and Results

Ex-Inexperienced Beret, Military vet survived struggle to affix Arizona State wrestling
Roman Rozell was able to die. He survived numerous roadside bombings and gun battles serving within the Military in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was in a Humvee that flipped. He noticed associates get killed. He obtained to the purpose that he simply didn’t care anymore. “I needed one thing would occur,” he stated. “That I’d get killed or wounded or despatched dwelling. Simply to interrupt up the monotony.” He can’t clarify what made him drag himself out of his bunk every morning, tug on his boots, eat slop, strap into 100 kilos of substances and drive off into the desert a half a world away from dwelling. However he did it. He stored going. He made it by. Right now, he’s good. A husband. A father of six. A navy fight veteran. An honor pupil. And, most improbably, a 35-year-old wrestler for one of the best college programs in the nation.
He shares his story with anybody prepared to pay attention. Perhaps it’ll preserve a child from dropping out? Or put down a meth pipe? Or get a therapist to assist calm the voices that scream inside?
Perhaps.
We are able to say for sure that Roman has lots to be grateful for, however his journey makes one marvel, simply how a lot can a person take? Simply what number of instances might he face down loss of life and reside to inform the story? And what about all of the unrecognized heroes who make all of it attainable? What about his spouse, Alicia?
The solutions — all of them — begin in Apache Junction.
Rest of the story at https://theunionjournal.com/ex-inexperienced-beret-military-vet-survived-struggle-to-affix-arizona-state-wrestling/?mc_cid=147f9403c9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

WALDORF UNIVERSITY CLINIC SHEDS LIGHT ON GIRLS WRESTLING
In Iowa, a wrestling state in the middle of wrestling country, a growing demographic of potential participants are still in the margins — females. High school athletic associations in Iowa and 31 other states in the country have yet to officially sanction a scholastic state championship for girls wrestling, despite a surge in the sport’s popularity. In the last five years alone, the national number of girls who wrestle doubled from 10,694 to 21,264, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. In that same period, participation nearly quadrupled for Iowa girls, jumping from 52 to over 200.  Last season, 204 girls were on high school wrestling rosters in the state, while 6,523 boys participated. “Funny thing about it is, when it gets sanctioned, it will explode even further,” said Tyreece Gilder, head coach for the women’s wrestling team at Waldorf University.  ……
“Wrestling gives you tools that you can utilize for the rest of your life,” he said. “The confidence, mental toughness, the work ethic that it takes to do the sport. There is no reason it should be exclusive to males.” Both Gilder and Randolph pleaded in a letter, written in October to Jean Berger, executive director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association, that Iowa become the next state to sanction the sport. Rest of the story at https://globegazette.com/sports/waldorf-university-clinic-sheds-light-on-girls-wrestling/article_4ab3977e-2dba-5e87-8584-9d2a87bcee57.html?mc_cid=0ada15c614&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

SOLD-OUT CROWD ON TAP FOR SUNDAY DUAL VS. CORNELL
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University wrestling team hosts Cornell in front of a packed house on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. ET. It represents a third straight tpo-15 foe faced for the Buckeyes. The NWCA Coaches Poll, which is dual-based, pits No. 8 Ohio State (2-1) vs. the 17^th-ranked Big Red (0-1). Both squads are slotted higher in FloWrestling’s tournament-based rankings, coming in at No. 5 and No. 16.
HISTORY WITH THE BIG RED
The Buckeyes have clashed with Cornell 15 times over the past 90 years and have split the series right down the middle, 7-7-1. Ohio State traveled to Ithaca, N.Y., last season and brought home a 25-9 victory.
STRONG RETURN FOR SINGLETARY
Chase Singletary made his 2019-20 colllegiate debut on Nov. 15 at Pittsburgh, picking up an impressive 8-3 win over then-No. 9 Demetrius Thomas. The top-10 triumph included a Singletary ride out for the entire second period. He then came back two days later and grinded out a tough 4-2 win vs. Virginia Tech’s John Borst.
PLETCHER PUSHING THE PACE
Luke Pletcher has notched bonus points in six of his first eight matches with four major decisions and two pins. He’s faced top-20 opponents in five consecutive bouts, outscoring the higher tiered competition by a combined tally of 56-21. Rest of the story and line-ups at https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sold-out-crowd-on-tap-for-sunday-dual-vs-cornell/?mc_cid=0ada15c614&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

BUCKEYES RECORD 23-9 VICTORY OVER CORNELL
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 8/5 Ohio State University wrestling team (3-1) supplied a packed house assembled at the Covelli Center with cheering opportunities aplenty, taking seven of 10 bouts to top Cornell (0-2), 23-9, Sunday afternoon. The latest triumph pushes Ohio State ahead in the all-time series, improving to 8-7-1 all-time when facing the Big Red.
DUAL SCORE SHEET
POST-MATCH PRESSERS
Tom Ryan | Kaleb Romero | Gary Traub
The day started at 141 pounds and Luke Pletcher pushed Ohio State ahead for good with a hard-fought 8-6 win. He tallied three takedowns and maintained an unblemished season mark of 9-0. Sammy Sasso tacked up on three more team points in the subsequent bout, holding on for a 12-9 decision. He carried a 7-3 edge into the third period and fended off a late flurry to come away victorious. Sasso came out on the right end of a wild scramble in the first period… Rest of the story at https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/buckeyes-record-23-9-victory-over-cornell/?mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Weekend Rundown: DeSanto takes down Gross, Hawkeyes belt Badgers
SUNDAY NIGHT 
Iowa swept all three of the marquee matches and blew out Wisconsin 32-3 Sunday night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Austin DeSanto handed top-ranked Seth Gross his first loss at 133 pounds since the 2017 NCAA finals, Alex Marinelli topped Evan Wick and freshman Tony Cassioppi knocked off Trent Hillger to finish the rout for the Hawkeyes.  Iowa picked up a fall from Michael Kemerer at 174 and a quick tech from Spencer Lee at 125, but the story of the dual was what occurred in the three showcase bouts.  In a battle of the top two 133-pounders in the national rankings, No. 2 DeSanto neutralized Gross’ scrambling ability, scoring a takedown in the first period and two more in the second on his way to a 6-2 victory.  Marinelli scored a takedown with 26 seconds left and held Wick down the rest of the way to claim a 4-2 victory at 165. Rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1575265605844&twSessionId=ftqwztjzrr&postId=1792306132&mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

D1 Insider: Penn State unfazed by first loss since 2015
Cody Sanderson certainly wasn’t celebrating Penn State’s first dual meet loss this past weekend in Arizona. But Penn State’s associate head coach can’t help but appreciate the parity that’s emerged across the board this season. The Nittany Lions’ 19-18 loss to Arizona State capped an early portion of the season that’s been full of upsets. Through a month, the college wrestling world has seen Lehigh whack Oklahoma State, Rider upend Minnesota and Virginia Tech hand Ohio State and Missouri losses. “It’s important that we have that,” Sanderson said on the Penn State Radio Network after the dual. “That doesn’t mean that I advocate for a loss for Penn State, but it’s important that we have schools challenging the top teams.” Rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1575265578339&twSessionId=gwujstcqvx&postId=1786931132&mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Mocs Score 19-15 Win Over Ohio
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team won a tight 19-15 dual over Ohio in Maclellan Gym this afternoon.  The Mocs took six of the 10 matches to improve to 3-4 overall.  “It is a good win,” stated UTC head coach Kyle Ruschell.  “We beat two of their top guys at 133 and 149, so those were two good quality wins that our guys needed.  “That is what this year has been about, giving our guys lots of opportunities.  Today, a couple guys capitalized on that.” Rest of the story at https://gomocs.com/news/2019/12/1/wrestling-mocs-score-19-15-win-over-ohio.aspx?mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Bonus Points Carry NDSU Past Augustana 32-9
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State won eight bouts including a pair of tech falls and four major decisions to defeat Augustana University 32-9 in a non-conference dual on Sunday, Dec. 1, in Scheels Center. It was the first meeting between the two former North Central Conference combatants since Feb. 1, 2004. North Dakota State (3-2, 0-0 Big12) is scheduled to send wrestlers to compete in the Cliff Keen Collegiate Invitational on Dec. 6-7 in Las Vegas. Augustana (0-2, 0-0 NSIC) jumped to an early 9-0 lead thanks to a forfeit at 125 pounds and Brandon Carroll’s 10-6 over freshman Tyler Jones at 133.
NDSU then reeled off eight straight wins. Dylan Droegemueller led 3-2 in the third period, but used a pair of 4-point near falls to put together a 14-2 major decision. Droegemueller notched his first collegiate dual win and improved to 5-2 overall. Rest of the story at https://gobison.com/news/2019/12/1/wrestling-bonus-points-carry-ndsu-past-augustana-32-9.aspx?mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Trio of Lions Win Titles at Lock Haven’s Mat-Town Open
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; December 1, 2019 – Seven members of the Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team took part in the Mat-Town Open at Lock Haven University on Sunday, Dec. 1, in Lock Haven, Pa.  All seven wrestled unattached and three true freshmen won individual titles at their respective weight classes.
True freshman Aaron Brooks (Hagerstown, Pa.)  went 3-0 at 184 to win Penn State’s first title of the day. Brooks had one pin along the way to the 184-pound crown. True freshman Michael Beard (Pottsville, Pa.) went 3-0 at 197 to win his title.  Beard had two tech falls and a major decision. True freshman Seth Nevills (Clovis, Calif.) went 3-0 at 285 to win the heavyweight crown.  Nevills had two pins in his three victories.
True freshman Baylor Shunk (Centre Hall, Pa.) went 2-3 at 125, netting a fall during his tournament run. Sophomore Scott Obendorfer (Germantown, Md.) picked up a victory at 149, with the win coming by fall. True freshman Joe Kurtz (Easton, Pa.) also had a win at 197, getting a major decision. True freshman Eddie Smith (Scotch Plains, N.J.) also competed at 197 for Penn State. Rest of the story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2019/12/1/wrestling-trio-of-lions-win-titles-at-lock-havens-mat-town-open.aspx?mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Hawkeyes Top Badgers, 32-3, in Big Ten Opener
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three University of Iowa wrestlers defeated top-three opponents to lead the No. 1 Hawkeyes past No. 6 Wisconsin, 32-3, on Sunday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Austin DeSanto upset No. 1 Seth Gross at 133. Tony Cassioppi topped No. 2 Trent Hillger at 285, and Alex Marinelli defeated No. 3 Evan Wick at 165.
In a battle of one versus two, DeSanto prevailed, 6-2, behind the strength of three takedowns; one in the first period and two more in the second. Marinelli is ranked No. 2 and won his fourth straight against Wick, this time by 4-2 decision. Cassioppi, ranked No. 12 at 285, used a first-period takedown to win the dual’s final match, 3-2.
Rest of the story at https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2019/12/1/wrestling-hawkeyes-top-badgers-32-3-in-big-ten-opener.aspx?mc_cid=e765be94da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

December 7, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized