Radsky Concludes Action at NCAA Wrestling Championships

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Radsky Concludes Action at NCAA Wrestling Championships

3/18/2010 10:19:18 PM | Wrestling

By: Mark Brumbaugh

OMAHA – A third-period takedown proved to be too much to overcome, as Davidson's Alex Radsky was defeated 4-1 by Sean Clair of Eastern Michigan in the first wrestleback round Saturday night in Qwest Center.

The loss eliminated Radsky from the double-elimination tournament. He finishes the season with a career-best 17-6 record, which ranks among the best all-time in Davidson history. Radsky was the first Davidson wrestler to compete at the NCAA Championships since 1999, and was the first to automatically qualify by winning the Southern Conference championship since 1969.

The first frame was scoreless, but Clair (21-14) took a 1-0 lead in the second with an escape after Radsky chose top. The two started from neutral and Clair was able catch Radsky with an early shot for a two-point takedown. Radsky was unable to get free until Clair let him up late. Radsky's late attempts nearly brought him back in contention, but Clair was just able to free himself in the final seconds as Radsky nearly took him down. Clair was then awarded a bonus point for riding time.

Radsky was placed in the wrestlebacks after Ian Paddock (Ohio State) pinned him in the opening round. It was the first loss by fall for Radsky this season.

The NCAA Wrestling Championships will continue through Saturday.

NCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
First Round: Ian Paddock (Ohio State) pins Alex Radsky (Davidson), 3:38
First Wrestleback: Sean Clair (E. Mich.) dec. Alex Radsky (Davidson), 4-1