The Chippewas (14-2-1 overall) won three of the match's final four bouts to secure the win. Old Dominion (13-6 overall) has lost just twice in its last 13 duals, with both defeats coming to CMU. The Chippewas posted a 24-12 win over ODU in the quarterfinals of the Virginia Duals on Jan. 9.
A pair of top-10 ranked individuals opened Sunday's action at 125 pounds. CMU's Scotti Sentes, ranked seventh, had taken two of the three previous meetings against ODU's eighth-ranked James Nicholson this season. Nicholson evened the season series at 2-2, however, locking up a 5-4 decision with an escape after a restart late in the third period.
Nicholson took Sentes down in the middle of the mat midway through the second period to break a 2-2 tie. Sentes, who began the third period in the top position, cut the lead to 4-3 when Nicholson was called for stalling. Sentes appeared set to ride Nicholson out and send the match to overtime, but a stalemate forced a restart late in the period. Nicholson escaped with less than 10 seconds remaining after the restart.
Conor Beebe evened the team score at 3-3 with a 4-1 decision at 133 pounds. Leading 1-0 entering the third period, Beebe put the match away with a late takedown after ODU's Kyle Hutter was called for stalling.
The Monarchs scored bonus points at 141 pounds, as seventh-ranked Ryan Williams majored CMU's Tony D'Alie, 14-4. CMU countered with back-to-back wins at 149 and 157 pounds to take its first lead. Steve Brown (149) and Tyler Grayson (157) recorded the Chippewas' decisions.
In the dual's second matchup of ranked opponents, ODU's No. 14 Chris Brown topped No. 12 Trevor Stewart, 5-2. Brown scored a takedown in both the second and third period, while Stewart managed just a second-period escape and a stalling penalty point.
CMU reclaimed the lead for good with Mike Miller's 2-1 decision at 174 pounds. Miller evened the score with ODU's Eric Decker at 1-1 with a third-period escape, then earned the win via a 1:04 riding time advantage he had built during the second period.
Miller's decision gave the Chippewas a 12-10 lead.
Vince DiDona followed with a convincing 15-5 major decision over Joe Budi at 184 pounds. DiDona tallied five takedowns, including three in the first period, and added a reversal in both the second and third periods.
No. 15-ranked Jesse Strawn kept the Monarchs within striking distance with a 10-1 major decision over Eric Simaz at 197 pounds. CMU's Jarod Trice, however, controlled the heavyweight match from the outset and posted a 10-4 decision over ODU's Roy Dragon. Trice recorded four takedowns in his 18th win of the season.
The Chippewas improved to 6-1-1 against ranked opponents with the victory and extended their winning streak during the month of February to 31 consecutive duals.
CMU returns to action Feb. 13 when it visits No. 6 Missouri. The Chippewas' final appearance at Rose Arena is Feb. 19 against No. 24 Kent State.
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