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UNC-Pembroke Takes Down Montevallo In Conference Carolinas Opener

PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team found themselves trailing after two matches, but three-straight bonus-point victories stemmed the tide and propelled the Braves to a 31-9 win over Montevallo in the Black & Gold’s Conference Carolinas dual match opener Wednesday night at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
The Braves (1-0, 1-0 CC) earned the victory in their first-ever meeting with the Falcons (1-1, 1-1 CC).
Facing a 6-0 deficit after the opening two matches, Avery Buonocore got the Braves on the board with an 11-1 major decision at 141 pounds, before ninth-ranked 149-pounder Jake Piccirilli and second-ranked 157-pounder Keegan Roberson each recorded second-period pins to give UNCP a 16-6 lead.
Will Lowery (165 pounds) and Logan Hoffman (174) would each follow with 11-6 decision victories, while Jose Zambrano Canuto put the Falcons out of reach with a 21-4 tech. fall win at 184 pounds. After a Falcon win in the 197-pound bout, Oggie Atwood closed the night with an 11-1 major decision in the heavyweight match to put a bow on the victory. … more at … https://uncpbraves.com/news/2024/11/6/wrestling-takes-down-montevallo-in-conference-carolinas-opener.aspx
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Buonocore Tabbed Conference Carolinas Wrestler Of The Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. – 141-pounder Avery Buonocore started his sophomore campaign with a bang, as he was named Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
The Wilmington native posted a 4-0 record at the season-opening PJ Smith Pembroke Classic to take home first place, logging two tech. falls to go along with a title-winning pin in the championship bout. The selection marks the second career weekly award for Buonocore. … more … https://uncpbraves.com/news/2024/11/4/wrestling-buonocore-tabbed-conference-carolinas-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx

November 10, 2024 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling