Takedown Report

Carolinas’ Colleges News & Results – # 5

No. 19 Campbell downs Gardner-Webb 43-5
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – No. 19 Campbell collected four pins on the way to a 43-5 win at Gardner-Webb, remaining unbeaten in Southern Conference matches. Campbell took its fifth straight match, improving to 7-2 overall and 3-0 in SoCon action, while GWU fell to 1-7 on the year and 0-4 in conference matches. Through its first three SoCon matchups of the season, CU has outscored its opponents 140-8. …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/1/31/no-19-wrestling-downs-gardner-webb-43-5.aspx?mc_cid=f21ebbee67&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 20 Camels down App State 20-13
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Noah Gonser’s major decision clinched No. 20 Campbell’s 20-13 win over Appalachian State Thursday night inside Carter Gym. In a matchup of the only two unbeaten teams in SoCon action, the Camels (9-2, 5-0 SoCon) claimed four of the final five bouts to top the visiting Mountaineers (8-3, 5-1 SoCon). The win marked Campbell’s seventh-straight,  …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/2/13/wrestling-no-20-camels-down-app-state-20-13.aspx

No. 20 Camels roll at VMI 38-6
LEXINGTON, VA. – No. 20 Campbell picked up its 10^th dual win of the season, defeating VMI 38-6 on the road at Cormack Hall Saturday. The Camels move to 10-2 on the season and 6-0 in SoCon matchups, sending VMI to 4-12 overall and 1-3 in conference action. The win marked Campbell’s eighth-straight, including six SoCon matches. …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-no-20-camels-roll-at-vmi-38-6.aspx

Newberry rolls past King, 23-16
Wolves pick up second conference win
NEWBERRY- The Newberry wrestling team ( 2-3, 2-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas) displayed strong performances up and down the lineup on Thursday evening as they came away with a 23-16 victory over King University (3-6, 2-2). The Wolves kept up the hot streak against the Tornados, picking up their eighth consecutive win against the program. The Tornados had to forfeit two duals, causing them to give up 12 points to the Wolves. The dual began at 125 where Newberry’s Josh Aquino lost a hard-fought 12-4 major decision to King’s Rylee Billings, giving the Tornados an early 4-0 lead in the dual. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/1/30/wrestling-newberry-rolls-past-king-23-16.aspx?mc_cid=0c135afe6f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Newberry Tops Queens 39-11
Spears picks up his fifth consecutive victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– The Newberry Wrestling Team (4-3, 4-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas) toppled Queens University on Friday evening by a 39-11 margin.  The Wolves defeated the Royals 47-0 in 2019 and kept up the same intensity during tonight’s bout in The Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation. The match took a turn during the 149 pound bout as Damien Penichet initiated Newberry’s dominant run. The Wolves picked up one win by decision, three major decisions, two forfeits and two victories by fall. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/7/wrestling-newberry-tops-queens-39-11.aspx

Wolves take hold of conference standings with 55-0 domination of Mount Olive
Margin of victory is largest against NCAA opponent in school history
NEWBERRY – The Newberry Wolves wrestling team took a big step toward their fifth straight South Atlantic Conference Carolinas championship with a 55-0 thrashing of the visiting Mount Olive Trojans on Senior Night for Damien Penichet and Nick Weldon. The margin of victory is the largest in school history against an NCAA opponent. The Wolves took a quick 6-0 lead as Zachary Valentine won the 125 pound division by forfeit. The 133 pound division was the most contested of the evening as the match went the requisite three rounds, but Austin Neal was able to come away with three points as he won by decision, 7-1.  … story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-wolves-take-hold-of-conference-standings-with-55-0-domination-of-mount-olive.aspx

Wolves finish regular season by pummeling over Lander 33-12
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Newberry wrestling ended the regular season on fire as they blew past Lander University, 33-12.  The Wolves had the opportunity to add the first-year program to their schedule during the 2020 campaign. Newberry displayed an all-around team performance to comfortably takedown the Bearcats, improving their record to 7-3 and 6-1 in conference. Joshua Aquino (125) got the nod for the first bout of the night. Aquino wasted no time getting on the board during his first regular-season dual of the year. Ross was able to quickly escape, earning a point back, but Aquino was consistent with his takedowns. Ross was able to accumulate points due to escapes, but Aquino’s relentless pressure led to a 15-7 major decision. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/20/wrestling-wolves-finish-regular-by-season-pummeling-over-lander-33-12.aspx

Newberry edges Coker 26-18
Graham’s victory propels Newberry over the Cobras
NEWBERRY, S.C.– The Scarlett and Grey picked up their fourth consecutive conference victory as the Newberry wrestling team edged Coker, 26-18 Tuesday evening.  The Wolves solidified their victory after Keenan Graham put on one of the best performances of the evening during the 184 pound bout. Following the win over the Cobras, Newberry improves it’s overall record to 5-3 with a 5-1 mark in conference competition. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/11/wrestling-newberry-edges-coker-26-18.aspx

February 21, 2020 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized