Sunday, December 19
7:00 PM
Davidson College
18
vs
25
George Mason
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Falls to George Mason
12/19/2021 9:57:00 PM | Wrestling
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DAVIDSON, N.C. - Davidson wrestling fell to A10 foe George Mason in a close battle. The Wildcats fall to 0-5 on the season while the Patriots improve to 5-3.
The 'Cats won five of 10 duals, but started down 6-0 after forfeiting the 125-lb. bout. Kyle Gorant earned three points, giving the Wildcats their first win of the night in the 133-pound dual with two takedowns and an 8-4 decision over Michael Rapuano. Bryce Sanderlin earned a hard-fought 3-1 decision over his opponent from George Mason, giving Davidson 6 total points through five duals, but Davidson trailed 17-6 halfway through the match.
Gavin Henry gave Davidson a spark, pinning his opponent in 40 seconds, and was the first of three straight Wildcat victories. Finlay Holston followed his teammate with a decision over his opponent in the 197-lb. weight class and heavyweight Mitchell Trigg earned a 5-1 decision to close out the night.
Jake Fernicola won the extra match on Sunday night with a 7-3 decision over his opponent.
FULL RESULTS
125: Ben Monn (George Mason) winner by forfeit
133: Kyle Gorant (Davidson) over Michael Rapuano (George Mason) (Dec 8-4)
141: Kaden Cass (George Mason) over Gavin Damasco (Davidson) (Fall 4:13)
149: Alex Madrigal (George Mason) over David Loniewski (Davidson) (TF 21-4, 6:15)
157: Bryce Sanderlin (Davidson) over Avery Bassett (George Mason) (Dec 3-1)
165: Tyler Kocak (George Mason) over Jaden Hardrick (Davidson) (Dec 4-2)
174: Logan Messer (George Mason) over Steven Newell (Davidson) (TF 18-2, 4:35)
184: Gavin Henry (Davidson) over Kyle Davis (George Mason) (Fall, 0:40)
197: Finlay Holston (Davidson) over Jeremy Seymour (George Mason) (Dec 7-1)
285: Mitchell Trigg (Davidson) over Austin Stith (George Mason) (Dec 5-1)
Extra Match
Jake Fernicola (Davidson) over Ramses Montalvo (George Mason) (Dec 7-3)
UP NEXT
Davidson will ring in the new year at the Southern Scuffle at Chattanooga on Jan. 1, 2022.
DAVIDSONPHOTOS.COM
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Davidson wrestling fell to A10 foe George Mason in a close battle. The Wildcats fall to 0-5 on the season while the Patriots improve to 5-3.
The 'Cats won five of 10 duals, but started down 6-0 after forfeiting the 125-lb. bout. Kyle Gorant earned three points, giving the Wildcats their first win of the night in the 133-pound dual with two takedowns and an 8-4 decision over Michael Rapuano. Bryce Sanderlin earned a hard-fought 3-1 decision over his opponent from George Mason, giving Davidson 6 total points through five duals, but Davidson trailed 17-6 halfway through the match.
Gavin Henry gave Davidson a spark, pinning his opponent in 40 seconds, and was the first of three straight Wildcat victories. Finlay Holston followed his teammate with a decision over his opponent in the 197-lb. weight class and heavyweight Mitchell Trigg earned a 5-1 decision to close out the night.
'Cats ultimately fell to George Mason, 25-18, but got in some great chances to #RaiseTheStandard. pic.twitter.com/AhBeEhqh6y
— Davidson Wrestling (@DavidsonWRES) December 20, 2021
Jake Fernicola won the extra match on Sunday night with a 7-3 decision over his opponent.
FULL RESULTS
125: Ben Monn (George Mason) winner by forfeit
133: Kyle Gorant (Davidson) over Michael Rapuano (George Mason) (Dec 8-4)
141: Kaden Cass (George Mason) over Gavin Damasco (Davidson) (Fall 4:13)
149: Alex Madrigal (George Mason) over David Loniewski (Davidson) (TF 21-4, 6:15)
157: Bryce Sanderlin (Davidson) over Avery Bassett (George Mason) (Dec 3-1)
165: Tyler Kocak (George Mason) over Jaden Hardrick (Davidson) (Dec 4-2)
174: Logan Messer (George Mason) over Steven Newell (Davidson) (TF 18-2, 4:35)
184: Gavin Henry (Davidson) over Kyle Davis (George Mason) (Fall, 0:40)
197: Finlay Holston (Davidson) over Jeremy Seymour (George Mason) (Dec 7-1)
285: Mitchell Trigg (Davidson) over Austin Stith (George Mason) (Dec 5-1)
Extra Match
Jake Fernicola (Davidson) over Ramses Montalvo (George Mason) (Dec 7-3)
UP NEXT
Davidson will ring in the new year at the Southern Scuffle at Chattanooga on Jan. 1, 2022.
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