Takedown Report

College Results — # 72

Augustana Takes Down No. 17 Minnesota State
The Vikings Defeated Two Ranked Wrestlers
MANKATO, Minn. — The Augustana wrestling team recorded its fifth win over nationally-ranked opponents Friday night in the Taylor Center in Mankato, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Minnesota State Mavericks 24-13 to move to 10-3 on the season and 6-1 in the NSIC.  “We showed a lot of heart tonight,” head coach Jason Reitmeier said. “I’m proud of the effort, this team is resilient and nothing keeps them down.” … story at http://goaugie.com/news/2020/2/14/augustana-wrestling-takes-down-no-17-minnesota-state.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 13 Ashland Win Seventh Straight Dual To End Season
Ashland University’s No. 13 wrestling team traveled to Davenport on Friday (Feb. 14) night and topped the Panthers, 33-12, in its final dual of the season. The victory was the seventh straight dual win for the Eagles, as they won every dual after the new year. … story at https://ashland.prestosports.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200214vpyg3v?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No.2 McKendree Closes Out Senior Night with a 55-0 Victory
(LEBANON, Ill. – Feb. 14) – McKendree University’s No.2 men’s wrestling honored seven seniors at their final home competition of the 2019-20 season Friday night along with a dual against Ouachita Baptist University. The Bearcats held their own with a 55-0 victory. The seven seniors – … story at https://mckbearcats.com/news/2020/2/14/no-2-mens-wrestling-closes-out-senior-night-with-a-55-0-victory.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Ninth-Ranked Wildcats Takedown Roger Williams 27-9
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Johnson & Wales University wrestling team ran out to a fast start against rival Roger Williams University and never looked back. The ninth-ranked Wildcats won their eighth match in a row over the Hawks, 27-9, on Friday. Tommy Wrzesien got the Wildcats on the board with a decisive 7-1 decision over Travis Arata at 197 pounds. A run of three-straight major decisions started when Michael DiNardo beat Addison Voisvert, 12-1, at 285 pounds. It was his 147^th career win, giving him sole possession of second place on the JWU all-time list. … story at https://providence.jwuathletics.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200214vuiqnx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 7 Baldwin-Wallace Takes Down West Liberty (W. Va.) on Seniors’ Night
BEREA, Ohio – On Seniors’ Night, the No. 7 Nationally-Ranked Baldwin Wallace University wrestling team defeated NCAA Division II opponent, West Liberty (W. Va.) University 24-12 in the Lou Higgins Center, inside Ursprung Gymnsium. BW (13-3 overall) tallied five decisions, one major decision, and one technical fall. … story at https://www.bwyellowjackets.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/westliberty?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Knights Fall in A-R-C Championship to Loras
WAVERLY, Iowa – The top-ranked Wartburg wrestling team fell 19-17 to No. 3 Loras College in the American Rivers Conference Championship on Feb. 14 at Levick Arena.  Wartburg’s conference title streak ends at 27 seasons along with the conference dual streak coming to a halt at 220-straight victories dating back to 1994. … story at https://go-knights.net/news/2020/2/14/wrestling-knights-fall-in-a-r-c-championship-to-loras.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 6 The College of New Jersey Honors Seniors Prior to Friday Night Victory
Senior Insert (PDF)
EWING, N.J. – The College of New Jersey wrestling team honored its four graduating senior team members Friday night before a 38-6 victory over Delaware Valley. In their final matches in Packer Hall, Nic Mele, Giancarlo Crivelli, and Dan Kilroy each scored six team points for the sixth-ranked Lions (16-1). The final senior, Mike Plaska, was unable to compete due to injury. Mele started the Lions off with a forfeit win at 141. After the Aggies (5-12) answered with a decision win at 149, Matthew Surich got out to a 16-1 lead early in the third period to earn a technical fall and end the match. … story at https://tcnjathletics.com/news/2020/2/14/no-6-wrestling-honors-seniors-prior-to-friday-night-victory.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

#9 Mines Completes Unbeaten RMAC Season
GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines completed its first-ever perfect RMAC season, dispatching CSU-Pueblo 26-20 to wrap up the outright conference championship. The Orediggers (9-2, 7-0 RMAC) relied on bonus points as Taylor Gambill, #6 Robert Gambrell, and #12 Anderson Salisbury recorded falls and #6 Skyler Lykins had a technical fall to overcome an early Thunderwolves lead. Mines, who shared the RMAC title last year with Western Colorado, finished out the dual season ensuring they will be alone atop the standings thanks to the win. CSU-Pueblo ends at 4-7 overall and 3-4 in the RMAC. … story at https://minesathletics.com/news/2020/2/14/wrestling-9-mines-completes-unbeaten-rmac-season.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Clarion Snuffs Golden Flashes, 30-8
CLARION, Pa. – The Golden Eagle wrestling team clinched a winning dual season with a dominant effort over Kent State on Friday, as Clarion defeated the Golden Flashes 30-8 at Tippin Gym.  Clarion (9-5, 6-3 MAC East) took eight of the 10 bouts to claim their first win over Kent State since the 2000-01 season, snapping a nine-match losing streak to the Golden Flashes.  
Brock Zacherl wrestled the final home dual of his Clarion career, defeating Kody Komara 3-2 in the 149-pound bout.  … story at https://clariongoldeneagles.com/news/2020/2/14/wrestling-snuffs-golden-flashes-30-8.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Oklahoma U. GETS IN THE WIN COLUMN, DEFEATS AIR FORCE 24-10
NORMAN – Oklahoma used three major decisions and wins from all five of its ranked wrestlers to defeat Air Force, 24-10, inside McCasland Field House on Friday night.  The win snapped a four-match losing streak for the Sooners (4-6 overall, 2-5 Big 12), who took the lead after the third bout of the night and never looked back, as the program improved to 5-0 all-time versus Air Force (4-6 overall, 1-5 Big 12). … story at https://soonersports.com/news/2020/2/14/wrestling-sooners-beat-air-force-24-10.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Kelbly’s Pin Secures CSU’s Ninth Win
QUICK HITS

• Cleveland State survived a late scare to top Bloomsburg, 23-13
• John Kelbly secured the win with a pin in the final bout at heavyweight
• It was Kelbly’s fifth pin of the season
• Evan Cheek posted his team-leading 32nd win with a technical fall
• Nico O’Dor posted an upset with a late takedown at 157 pounds
• Chase Archangelo, Logan Heil and Riley Smucker also added wins for CSU
• DeAndre Nassar nearly upset the top wrestler in the MAC at 184 pounds
• Cleveland State’s nine wins are its highest total in over a decade

… story at https://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200214w24msz?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Rutgers Pounds No. 25 Northwestern, 26-13, on Senior Night
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Behind six individual victories, including a fall from Alex Esposito (HWT) and a Top-10 upset from No. 25 Nicolas Aguilar (125), Rutgers wrestling (10-6, 4-5) defeated No. 25 Northwestern (4-7, 2-6), 25-13, on Friday night in front of 3,497 fans at the RAC.
Willie Scott (174) worked a technical fall while No. 9 Sammy Alvarez (133), No. 15 Billy Janzer (184), and Gerard Angelo (149) all added bonus points with major decisions against the Wildcats, as the Scarlet Knights moved to 4-0 all-time against Northwestern since RU joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014. … story at https://scarletknights.com/news/2020/2/14/wrestling-pounds-no-25-northwestern-26-13-on-senior-night.aspx?mc_cid=aac8a693e2&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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