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Wrestling Grinds Past Newberry In Conference Carolinas Action
By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
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NEWBERRY, S.C. – 9th-ranked and visiting UNC Pembroke rattled off six straight wins to put Newberry out of striking distance and help secure a 27-15 win in Conference Carolinas wrestling action Tuesday night inside Eleazer Arena.
The Braves (7-3, 3-1 CC) moved to 7-11 all-time against the Wolves (3-2, 3-1 CC), and have now taken five of the last six duals in the matchup.
UNCP’s Logan Robinson got the Braves on the board at 133 pounds with a 13-7 decision, while Avery Buonocore followed with a pin in the 141 pound bout to give the Black & Gold the lead for good. 7th-ranked 149 pounder Jake Piccirill tasted victory with a dominating 13-1 major decision over 9th-ranked Devan Moore to make it 13-4 Braves. 6th-ranked 157 pounder and reigning Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week, Keegan Roberson, stayed hot with a 15-0 tech. fall win, while Caleb Grau followed it up with a 12-3 major decision in the 165 pound match. 2nd-ranked 174 pounder Scott Joll stayed perfect on the year with a 17-2 tech. fall victory to close out the scoring for the Braves.
The Braves will now head north this weekend as they take part in the Pitt-Johnstown hosted Mountain Cat Duals. … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Wrestling-grinds-past-newberry-in-conference-carolinas-action

Roberson Named Conference Carolinas Wrestler Of The Week
By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Sophomore and 6^th-ranked 157 pounder Keegan Roberson added to his season’s hot start, picking up Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Roberson posted a 4-1 record at the Citrus Invitational, while claiming a second place finish in the 157 pound bracket. The Chicago native used two first-period pins and two technical falls to make his way to the championship bout. Roberson currently sits at 22-5 on the season, with nine wins coming via pinfall. … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Roberson-named-conference-carolinas-wrestler-of-the-week

Wrestling Drops Two At Mountain Cat Duals
By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
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JOHNSTOWN, PA. – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team suffered two defeats to nationally-ranked squads on Saturday at the Pitt-Johnstown hosted Mountain Cat Duals. UNCP’s final dual against Frostburg State was canceled due to inclement weather in the area.
The Braves will hit the mat again Saturday, January 13 as they return home to host Coker, Allen, and Davis & Elkins for a quad meet. Wrestling action will begin at 1 p.m. on Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.

#9 UNCP vs. #16 GRAND VALLEY STATE (L 24-13)

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A Logan Robinson win at 133 pounds, followed by Avery Buonocore’s major decision victory in the 141 pound bout put the Braves ahead 7-4. Caleb Grau recorded a victory at 165 pounds, while second-ranked 174 pounder Scott Joll followed with another win to remain perfect on the year to cut the deficit to 14-13, but the Lakers notched decision victories in the final three bouts to close out the match.

#9 UNCP VS. #11 PITT-JOHNSTOWN (L 36-8) … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Wrestling-drops-two-at-mountain-cat-duals

Buonocore Named Conference Carolinas Wrestler Of The Week
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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Freshman 141 pounder Avery Buonocore added to his impressive rookie campaign, earning Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Buonocore posted a perfect 3-0 week, racking up dual match wins over Newberry, Grand Valley State, and Pitt-Johnstown. The Wilmington native tallied a first-period pin against Newberry on Tuesday, then recorded an 11-0 major decision against Grand Valley State in the first dual match of Saturday’s Mountain Cat Duals. Buonocore closed out his perfect week with a thrilling 11-10 decision against Pitt-Johnstown, using a reversal in the final seconds of the third period to take the match. He now sits at 11-4 on the season, and has racked up seven victories via pinfall. … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Buonocore-named-conference-carolinas-wrestler-of-the-week

January 9, 2024 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized