Saturday, February 11
Davidson, N.C.
3:15 p.m.
Davidson College
31
vs
12
The Citadel
Kevin Birmingham
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The Citadel Prevails Over Davidson Wrestling, 31-12
2/11/2012 5:29:00 PM | Wrestling
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Citadel claimed the final four bouts to secure a 31-12 victory over Davidson in Southern Conference wrestling action Saturday afternoon in Belk Arena.
A decision in Davidson (3-12, 0-4 SoCon) senior Tyler Mullen's favor (4-1) pulled the Wildcats within one (13-12) but three consecutive major decisions by Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (174 pounds), Josh Tuck (184) and Kelby Smith (197) tipped the match in The Citadel's (6-8, 2-2 SoCon) favor. No 15 Odie Delaney then won the heavyweight bout by forfeit for the Bulldogs for the final margin.
The two teams traded victories through the first six bouts. Despite a late challenge by Davidson junior Matt Zarth, Richard Alarcon Jr. held on for a 6-2 win. Freshman Anthony Elias came out strong at 133 pounds to answer for the Wildcats and even the match at 3-3 with an 8-4 decision over Kyle Casaletto. Jordan Dix then scored a major decision at 141 pounds to put The Citadel back ahead, 7-3.
Freshman Kevin Birmingham scored a pin at 149 pounds in 1:48 to give Davidson a 9-7 advantage, but Pierre Frazile answered with a pin at 157 pounds in 1:01 to put The Citadel ahead for good.
Davidson has just two dual meets remaining before the SoCon Championship tournament, which will be held on March 3 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The 'Cats will host Gardner-Webb on Thursday, Feb. 16 before concluding the regular season Sunday, Feb. 19 at Appalachian State at 3 p.m. Senior Tyler Mullen will be honored prior to the Gardner-Webb match.
The Citadel 31, Davidson 12
125 Richard Alarcon Jr. (C) decision Matt Zarth (D) 6-2
133 Anthony Elias (D) decision Kyle Casaletto (C) 8-4
141 Jordan Dix (C) major decision Ben Hartshorn (D) 11-3
149 Kevin Birmingham (D) pinned Shane Lee (C) 1:48
157 Pierre Frazile (C) pinned Dan Hagemann (D) 1:01
165 Tyler Mullen (D) decision Michael Harper (C) 4-1
174 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (C) major decision Chris Cirenza (D) 13-4
184 Josh Tuck (C) major decision Ian Solcz (D) 12-2
197 Kelby Smith (C) major decision Eddie Isola (D) 13-2
285 No. 15 Odie Delaney (C) win by forfeit
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Citadel claimed the final four bouts to secure a 31-12 victory over Davidson in Southern Conference wrestling action Saturday afternoon in Belk Arena.
A decision in Davidson (3-12, 0-4 SoCon) senior Tyler Mullen's favor (4-1) pulled the Wildcats within one (13-12) but three consecutive major decisions by Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (174 pounds), Josh Tuck (184) and Kelby Smith (197) tipped the match in The Citadel's (6-8, 2-2 SoCon) favor. No 15 Odie Delaney then won the heavyweight bout by forfeit for the Bulldogs for the final margin.
The two teams traded victories through the first six bouts. Despite a late challenge by Davidson junior Matt Zarth, Richard Alarcon Jr. held on for a 6-2 win. Freshman Anthony Elias came out strong at 133 pounds to answer for the Wildcats and even the match at 3-3 with an 8-4 decision over Kyle Casaletto. Jordan Dix then scored a major decision at 141 pounds to put The Citadel back ahead, 7-3.
Freshman Kevin Birmingham scored a pin at 149 pounds in 1:48 to give Davidson a 9-7 advantage, but Pierre Frazile answered with a pin at 157 pounds in 1:01 to put The Citadel ahead for good.
Davidson has just two dual meets remaining before the SoCon Championship tournament, which will be held on March 3 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The 'Cats will host Gardner-Webb on Thursday, Feb. 16 before concluding the regular season Sunday, Feb. 19 at Appalachian State at 3 p.m. Senior Tyler Mullen will be honored prior to the Gardner-Webb match.
The Citadel 31, Davidson 12
125 Richard Alarcon Jr. (C) decision Matt Zarth (D) 6-2
133 Anthony Elias (D) decision Kyle Casaletto (C) 8-4
141 Jordan Dix (C) major decision Ben Hartshorn (D) 11-3
149 Kevin Birmingham (D) pinned Shane Lee (C) 1:48
157 Pierre Frazile (C) pinned Dan Hagemann (D) 1:01
165 Tyler Mullen (D) decision Michael Harper (C) 4-1
174 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (C) major decision Chris Cirenza (D) 13-4
184 Josh Tuck (C) major decision Ian Solcz (D) 12-2
197 Kelby Smith (C) major decision Eddie Isola (D) 13-2
285 No. 15 Odie Delaney (C) win by forfeit
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