Takedown Report

Pembroke Wrestling Marches Past Saints In Conference Carolinas Action

By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
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GAFFNEY, S.C. – 6^th-ranked and visiting UNC Pembroke won seven matches and recorded three first-period pins en route to a 36-12 victory over Limestone in Conference Carolinas action Tuesday night inside the Timken Center. 
The Braves (11-5, 6-1 CC) improved to 12-6 all-time against the Saints (4-6, 3-5 CC), and have now taken five of the last six duals in the matchup.
UNCP’s Logan Seliga got the Braves on the board first with an 8-4 decision in the 125 pound bout, while Logan Robinson quickly added to the lead with a first-period pin at 133 pounds. 5^th-ranked 149 pounder Jake Piccirilli picked up a 14-4 major decision and 6^th-ranked 157 pounder Keegan Roberson followed with a dominating tech. fall win to make it an 18-5 lead. Scott Joll stayed perfect on the year, picking up another first-period pin to stretch the lead to 24-8. Garrett Steele won via forfeit at 197 pounds, while Massimo Sullivan put the final touches on the match with a first-period pin.
The Braves will be back in action Sunday, February 4, as they head to Mount Olive … story at … UNCPbraves.com/Westling-marches-past-saints-in-conference-carolinas-action

January 31, 2024 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized