Takedown Report

Dual Meet Results

TDR Editor’s Notes ; End of the dual meet season results for NCAA Division I schools from across the country.
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1 } – Hokies win share of regular season title
Tech wins nine of ten bouts against Virginia to secure Commonwealth win; seniors shine on Senior Night
BLACKSBURG – The No. 9 Virginia Tech wrestling team held down the fort in the last dual of the season with a victory over Commonwealth foe, University of Virginia, in Cassell Coliseum on Friday night. Highlighting the night were seniors Collin Gerardi, Hunter Bolen, and Mekhi Lewis picking up wins in their final bout in Cassell Coliseum and the Hokies securing a share of the regular season title.
The night started with a moving Senior Night ceremony recognizing graduating seniors Mekhi Lewis, Hunter Bolen, Collin Gerardi, Jordan Florence, Brandon Wittenberg, and Drew Nicholson and athletic training students, Caroline Johnson, Taylor Connor, and Ella Anderson. The group was honored for their time, legendary accomplishments, and embodiment of the Hokie spirit during their time in Blacksburg. Among the group, Lewis does have a year of eligibility remaining. … rest of story at Hokiesports.com/news/2023/2/17/hokies-win-share-of-regular-season-title

2 } – No. 23 Spartans Conclude Regular Season with Road Win Over Central Michigan
Spartans Secure Back-to-Back 10 Win Seasons for First Time in 27 Years
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – No. 23 Michigan State wrestling secured back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in 27 years on Friday night, defeating the Central Michigan Chippewas in a 20-13 dual inside McGuirk Arena.
The Spartans conclude the 2022-23 dual campaign at 10-6 overall, with all six losses coming against nationally ranked opposition inside the National Wrestling Coaches Association top-25. MSU cracked the 10-win mark for the second straight season, publishing a 10-4 overall record a year ago, also securing the third 10-win campaign of the Roger Chandler era. In defeat, Central Michigan falls to 6-9 overall and will conclude its regular season on the road against Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Friday’s dual began at 133 pounds, with 25th-ranked graduate Spartan Rayvon Foley scoring a 10-2 major decision over Vince Perez to start things off. Four takedowns from Foley led to a dominant advantage in riding time that was rewarded at the conclusion of the bout, ultimately ensuring the first four team points for Michigan State. Redshirt senior Jordan Hamdan was able to maintain Michigan State’s early momentum at 141 pounds, defeating Mason Breece in a 6-4 decision. A pair of takedowns in the first period set the tone for the bout, and despite a late push from Breece, Hamdan was able to pick up MSU’s second consecutive win.
The Chippewas secured their first victory of the evening at 149 pounds, as Johnny Lovett registered a 12-4 major decision over MSU redshirt junior Peyton Omania. Leading the dual by a 7-4 margin, the Spartans and Chippewas got set for the highest-ranked individual matchup of the evening at 157 pounds. Eleventh-ranked junior Spartan Chase Saldate took the mat against No. 28 Corbyn Munson.
After a quiet first period, Munson took bottom to start the second. … rest of story at MSUspartans.com/spartans-conclude-regular-season-with-road-win-over-central-michigan

3 } – RECAP: Tenn.-Chattanooga Wrestling Controls Bellarmine in SoCon Finale
Rocky Jordan and the Chattanooga Mocs roll to an easy win over Bellarmine
RESULTS
CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs cruised to a 32-8 win over Bellarmine in Maclellan Gym Friday night. The Mocs won eight matches earning bonus points in six completing the Southern Conference schedule at 6-2.
“Pleased overall (with the win),” Coach Kyle Ruschell began. “Our guys were looking for offense, looking to score, looking to bully the guys up a little bit. But there’s moments in the matches, top to bottom where we let their guys build a little confidence, and they made it hard on us.
“We just need to nip that in the bud and just say, hey, this is my match, those are my points and I’m not giving you anything. I liked where we were, but there’s moments in the match where we just gotta say no you’re not getting anything from me.”
The Mocs close out the dual season Sunday with a visit by Indiana. The Senior Day Match starts at 2 p.m.
WEIGHT-BY-WEIGHT
125: Logan Ashton 3-2 loss to Jack Parker
The two traded escapes in the second and third before Parker got the first takedown early in the third. Ashton escaped just inside of a minute remaining. The defensive posture Parker took throughout held Ashton off to the buzzer. … rest of story at GOmocs.com/news/2023/2/17/recap-wrestling-controls-bellarmine-in-socon-finale

4 } – TIGERS TAKE DUAL-MEET FINALE AT BUCKNELL, 22-12
Seven matches went Princeton’s way as the Tiger wrestling team won its dual-meet finale 22-12 Friday night at Bucknell.

Nick Kayal opened the night with an 11-4 win over Bucknell’s Grayson McLellan at 125, getting three first-period takedowns to lead 6-3 three minutes in.
Bucknell followed with back-to-back wins at 133 and 141 to take the lead as each of its two NCAA Coaches-ranked wrestlers won their matches. At 133, No. 23-ranked Kurtis Phipps had the lone takedown of the match in the second period on the way to a 4-0 win over Anthony Clark to tie the match, and at 141, No. 26-ranked Darren Miller had a first-period pin to help Bucknell take a 9-3 lead three matches in.

Princeton responded with a five-match win streak that turned the six-point deficit into a 10-point lead. At 149, Marshall Keller was a 5-4 winner over Dylan Chappell, taking a 4-2 lead with a two-point near-fall 27 seconds into the third period, and after Chappell answered with a reversal halfway through the final period, an escape out of that reversal ended up being the decisive point for Keller. At 157, Ty Whalen got past Nick Delp … rest of story at GOprincetontigers.com/news/2023/2/17/wrestling-tigers-take-dual-meet-finale-at-bucknell-22-12

5 } – TERPS TOP BINGHAMTON 19-12 ON BEAUTY AND THE BEAST NIGHT
COLLEGE PARK, MD — The Terps came away with a big win on the main XFINITY Center floor on Friday evening, cruising past Binghamton 19-12 in the return of the Beauty and the Beast event, where wrestling and gymnastics compete side-by-side. 

In their home finale, Maryland won four of the first five bouts to pull away early and that would prove to be enough to secure the win. The night was highlighted by a dominant 11-0 major decision from No. 18 Ethen Miller.  The Terps improved to 10-8 on the season while Binghamton dropped to 5-13. … rest of story at UMterps.com/news/2023/2/17/wrestling-wrest-binghamton-recap

6 } – Wolfgram’s Pin Lifts West Virginia over Clarion
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With the team score tied heading into the final match of the dual, redshirt junior Michael Wolfgram scored a pin at heavyweight to lift the West Virginia University wrestling team to a 24-18 victory over Clarion, to conclude Senior Night in front of 1,121 passionate fans on Friday.
Wolfgram flipped Clarion’s Austin Chapman onto his back and managed to keep one leg inbounds to seal the fall in 2:16.
The Mountaineers (9-5) responded with an 18-0 run after Clarion (11-5) took a 9-0 lead to open the contest
by winning the first two matches at 125 and 133 pounds.
Redshirt senior Alex Hornfeck gave West Virginia its first lead of the night, as he scored the first takedown of the match and ended it with a four-point nearfall to claim a 10-2 major decision over the Golden Eagles’ Trevor Elfvin at 157 pounds.
After junior Peyton Hall, ranked No. 12 in the country, captured a 19-4 technical fall to extend WVU’s lead to six (15-9), senior Scott Joll gained a 13-9 decision to close out five-match win streak for the home team.
Tyler Bagoly tied things up for Clarion in the 197-pound fight, 
… rest of story at WVUsports.com/news/2023/2/17/wrestling-wolfgrams-pin-lifts-west-virginia-over-clarion

7 } – Rider Wrestling Opens Weekend With Dominant Win vs George Mason
Broncs Takedown Patriots 27-9
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ- The Rider Broncs Wrestling team started their weekend on a high note with a 27-9 win vs George Mason. With the win Rider moves to 7-5 overall and 5-1 in the MAC. The win also ends Rider’s home losing streak as they get set to finish the year tomorrow afternoon. Rider won four of the first five bouts as Richie Koehler, #23 McKenzie Bell, and #22 Quinn Kinner all picked up bonus point victories.  Rider opened up the dual with a win from Tyler Klinsky who took down Markel Baker by decision 3-1. 

Rider would go on to win each of the next four all with bonus points. Koehler would take down Pat Schellpfeffer to start the long run for the Broncs. Following, the win at 133 Bell and Kinner would dominate the next two bouts as Bell continued to wreak havoc winning his fourth straight bout by major decision. Bell has now outscored opponents 36-0 in his last four. Kinner would be equally as impressive taking down Evan Maag by fall 2:22 seconds in.  The pin is Kinners fourth of the year and his first in a dual this season. … rest of story at GObroncs.com/Rider-opens-weekend-with-dominant-win-vs-george-mason

8 } – Binghamton Wrestling defeats American, 19-13
Bearcats win six of 10 bouts in final EIWA dual

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Binghamton wrestling won six of 10 bouts in the final EIWA dual of the season against American on Thursday afternoon at Bender Arena. Binghamton finished the EIWA campaign with a 4-5 record. Micah Roes, Nate Lucier, Michael Zarif, Brevin Cassella, Sam DePrez, and Jacob Nolan all picked up wins for the Bearcats. 

Head coach Kyle Borshoff (American ’10) was honored at intermission. Borshoff, a two-time All-American, will be inducted into American University’s Stafford H. “Pop” Cassell Hall of Fame tomorrow. Assistant Coach Phillip Barreiro (American’13) was also recognized at intermission with other American wrestling alumni. “The team wrestled tough today. We won lots of close matches and came away with a win,”said Borshoff.” American has some good dual meet wins this season, so I’m glad to get one against my alma mater.” … rest of story at BUbearcats.com/news/2023/2/17/Wrestling-defeats-American-19-13

9} – Rider University Takes Share of MAC East Division on Senior Day
Broncs sweep The Weekend with wins vs Cleveland State and Drexel
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ- For the second time in three full years in the conference, the Rider University wrestling team won a share of the MAC East Division Dual Season Championship after taking down Cleveland State as a part of their tri-meet vs the Vikings and the Drexel Dragons. Rider defeated Cleveland State, 25-9, before taking down Drexel, 26-12. With the wins, Rider ends its dual season as the winner of five straight and finish with a record of 9-5 and 6-1 in the MAC.  

Rider saw great performances from Tyler Klinsky, Richie Koehler, #23 McKenzie Bell, #22 Quinn Kinner, #6 Ethan Laird, and David Szuba who all swept the two bouts. Bell, and Szuba were all incredibly dominant with all of their wins on the afternoon with bonus point marks. The Broncs went on a tear in the first four bouts in both contests going undefeated up to 157 vs Cleveland State and Drexel. Bell would pick up his fifth straight major decision as he shutout Cody Moosman 13-0. Bell has now outscored his last five opponents 49-0 with five straight majors. Bell also hasn’t surrendered a point since January 28th vs Bucknell.

Ethan Laird would round out his final dual season with a perfect 13-0 and 7-0 in MAC duals. The three-time NCAA qualifier rounded out his dual season with a pair of strong showings … rest of story at GObroncs.com/news/2023/2/18/wrestling-rider-take-share-of-mac-east-division-on-senior-day

10 } – University of Buffalo Bulls Top Ohio on Senior Night
BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo wrestling team closed out the regular season in style with a 22-17 victory over Ohio at Alumni Arena on Saturday night. Trailing 17-13, the Bulls won their last two matches, including a pin by Greg Hodulick in the final bout to complete the comeback.

After falling behind 3-0, Tommy Maddox got the Bulls going with a 14-2 major decision over Paul Woo to give the Bulls a 4-3 advantage. Kaleb Burgess won by forfeit at 149 to put Buffalo ahead, 10-6. Michael Petite followed with a 4-3 decision over Dan Segura to extend the UB lead to 13-6. Ohio rallied and won the next three matches to take a 17-13 lead with two matches left.

Sam Mitchell started the comeback with a 2-1 decision over Austin Starr at 197. He rode out Starr for the entire third period to earn the victory. That set the stage for Hodulick. Wrestling in his final match at Alumni Arena. … rest of story at UBbulls.com/news/2023/2/18/wrestling-bulls-top-ohio-on-senior-night

11 } – UNC Crushes Air Force in Regular-Season Finale
GREELEY, Colo. – The story couldn’t be written any better. Northern Colorado raced past Air Force 37-9 in the final dual of the regular season and on Senior Night. Seniors Chris Sandoval and Andrew Berreyesa both earned wins by pinfall.
Sandoval (149) pinned Alec Viduya at 6:19 and Andrew Berreyesa (174) took care of business and pinned Gage Musser 1:11.
“Really excited for Chris and Andrew for winning on Senior Day and their final match at home,” said UNC head wrestling coach Troy Nickerson. “We are peaking at the right time and now it’s time for the Big 12 wrestling championships.”
No. 1-ranked Andrew Alirez improved to 20-0 on the season and defeated Bryce Shelton by pinfall at 3:40 … rest of story at UNCbears.com/news/2023/2/19/UNC-Senior-Day

12 } – Bonus Points Abound in Dominant Win Over CMU in Dual Finale
» No. 11 Michigan earned seven bout wins, including five with bonus points, in a 30-9 win over in-state foe Central Michigan in the season dual-meet finale.
» Dylan Ragusin (133) and Cole Mattin (141) earned back-to-back first-period pins, while Jack Medley (125), Matt Finesilver (184) and Mason Parris (Hwt) scored major decisions.
» Mattin and Cameron Amine (165) both returned to the Michigan lineup after a four-week hiatus due to injury.
Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Crisler Center)
Score: #11 Michigan 30, Central Michigan 9
Records: U-M (11-4), CMU (6-10)
Next U-M Event: Sat-Sun., March 4-5 — host, Big Ten Championships (Crisler Center)
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 9-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team closed out the dual-meet portion of its 2022-23 season in dominant fashion, rolling to a 30-9 win over in-state foe Central Michigan on Sunday evening (Feb. 19) in front of 2,341 fans at Crisler Center.

Michigan won seven matches and earned five bonus wins, including back-to-back pins at 133 and 141 pounds and three major decisions. Four Wolverine seniors claimed wins in their final collegiate dual.

Jack Medley and Mason Parris claimed major decisions at the bookends at 125 pounds and heavyweight to go out winners at home. Medley, ranked 17th nationally, earned a 10-2 win over Sean Spidle with four takedowns — two in the third period — and 2:27 in riding-time advantage.

Parris, the nation’s No. 1 heavyweight, boasted nine takedowns, using a variety of singles, doubles, carries and go behinds, and rode for 3:58 to earn a dominant 20-7 major decision over Bryan Caves. … rest of story at MGOblue.com/wrestling-bonus-points-abound-in-dominant-win-over-cmu-in-dual-finale

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