Friday, February 20
Davidson, N.C.
7:00 PM
Davidson College
26
vs
17
Campbell
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcats Set Program Record for SoCon Wins in a Season
2/20/2026 10:19:00 PM | Wrestling
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Davidson wrestling program reached a new milestone Friday night, setting a school record for Southern Conference victories in a single season with a 26-17 win over Campbell on Senior Night at John M. Belk Arena.
The victory marked the Wildcats' fourth league win of the 2025-26 campaign, breaking the previous program mark set in 2020-21 and 2021-22. In addition, it was their first win over the Fighting Camels since 2015.
After dropping the opening matches at 133 and 141 pounds, Davidson (6-13, 4-4 SoCon) strung together four straight wins, ignited by Anderson Heap's 19-4 technical fall over Hudson Waldrop. Heap, the reigning SoCon Wrestler of the Week, climbed into the national rankings Tuesday, debuting at No. 29.
Wrestling in his final match in front of the home fans, senior captain Tanner Peake followed by pinning Ryan Phillips in 5:58 to put the Wildcats in front for good.
A forfeit for Bryce Griffin at 165 pounds extended the margin to 17-7 before senior Marc Koch all but put the dual out of reach with a hard-fought 3-1 decision. Davidson's final victory came from Brady Joling at 125 pounds by way of medical default.
Campbell (2-20, 1-7 SoCon) also picked up wins from Brant Cracraft (184), Conor Maslanek (197) and Sawyer VanRider (285).
Up Next
Davidson will host the annual Wildcat Open Sunday inside John M. Belk Arena. The opening matches will begin at 10 a.m.
Davidson 26, Campbell 17
February 20, 2026 | John M. Belk Arena
133 – Logan Heil (CU) def. Kiyan Simon (DC) by Maj. Dec., 12-0
141 – Zander Phaturos (CU) def. Marley Washington (DC) by Dec., 4-1
149 – No. 29 Anderson Heap (DC) def. Hudson Waldrop (CU) by Tech Fall, 19-4 (5:20)
157 – Tanner Peake (DC) def. Ryan Phillips (CU) by Fall (5:58)
165 – Bryce Griffin (DC) wins by forfeit.
174 – Marc Koch (DC) def. Ryan Bolletino (CU) by Dec. 3-1
184 – Brant Cracraft (CU) def. Cody Kirk (DC) by Dec., 5-2
197 – Conor Maslanek (CU) def. Dylan Smith (DC) by Maj. Dec., 11-3
285 – Sawyer VanRider (CU) def. DJ Spring II (DC) by Dec., 2-1
125 – Brady Joling (DC) def. Colby Crouch (CU) by Med. Def.
The victory marked the Wildcats' fourth league win of the 2025-26 campaign, breaking the previous program mark set in 2020-21 and 2021-22. In addition, it was their first win over the Fighting Camels since 2015.
After dropping the opening matches at 133 and 141 pounds, Davidson (6-13, 4-4 SoCon) strung together four straight wins, ignited by Anderson Heap's 19-4 technical fall over Hudson Waldrop. Heap, the reigning SoCon Wrestler of the Week, climbed into the national rankings Tuesday, debuting at No. 29.
Wrestling in his final match in front of the home fans, senior captain Tanner Peake followed by pinning Ryan Phillips in 5:58 to put the Wildcats in front for good.
A forfeit for Bryce Griffin at 165 pounds extended the margin to 17-7 before senior Marc Koch all but put the dual out of reach with a hard-fought 3-1 decision. Davidson's final victory came from Brady Joling at 125 pounds by way of medical default.
Campbell (2-20, 1-7 SoCon) also picked up wins from Brant Cracraft (184), Conor Maslanek (197) and Sawyer VanRider (285).
Up Next
Davidson will host the annual Wildcat Open Sunday inside John M. Belk Arena. The opening matches will begin at 10 a.m.
Davidson 26, Campbell 17
February 20, 2026 | John M. Belk Arena
133 – Logan Heil (CU) def. Kiyan Simon (DC) by Maj. Dec., 12-0
141 – Zander Phaturos (CU) def. Marley Washington (DC) by Dec., 4-1
149 – No. 29 Anderson Heap (DC) def. Hudson Waldrop (CU) by Tech Fall, 19-4 (5:20)
157 – Tanner Peake (DC) def. Ryan Phillips (CU) by Fall (5:58)
165 – Bryce Griffin (DC) wins by forfeit.
174 – Marc Koch (DC) def. Ryan Bolletino (CU) by Dec. 3-1
184 – Brant Cracraft (CU) def. Cody Kirk (DC) by Dec., 5-2
197 – Conor Maslanek (CU) def. Dylan Smith (DC) by Maj. Dec., 11-3
285 – Sawyer VanRider (CU) def. DJ Spring II (DC) by Dec., 2-1
125 – Brady Joling (DC) def. Colby Crouch (CU) by Med. Def.
Players Mentioned
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/ Wrestling
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184
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157
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157
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133
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197
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285
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