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Camels win at The Citadel 27-9

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Three Camels picked up major decisions to lead visiting Campbell to a 27-9 Southern Conference victory at The Citadel on Sunday at McAlister Field House.

The Camels (14-8, 5-0 SoCon) won its sixth dual in the last seven outings and remained perfect in SoCon contests, while taking its eighth consecutive win over the Bulldogs (6-4, 2-4 SoCon).

CU claimed two of the day’s first three bouts via major decision, with Dom Baker leading off with a 15-4 win over Aidan Lenz at 165 pounds. At 184, No. 28 Caleb Hopkins registered a 12-0 shutout over Micah DiCarlo.

No. 29 Levi Hopkins followed with a 6-1 decision over Mark Chaid at 197, and Chris Rivera tallied a 7-5 decision over Ethan Willis at 149 as Camels won seven straight bouts, including Gabriel Hixenbaugh’s 12-3 major decision over Caelan Riley at 133.

Ben Haubert earned The Citadel’s lone head to head win, collecting a 3-1 overtime decision at 174 pounds. Anthony Allen was also credited with a forfeit victory at 157 to close the match, with the Camels coming away with the 27-9 final score.

The Camels will continue their SoCon slate on Friday, February 10, at Bellarmine. … rest of story and results at GOcamels.com/news/2023/2/5/wrestling-camels-win-at-the-citadel-27-9

February 8, 2023 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized