The Bulldogs (2-5, 1-0) move to 48-0 all-time against the Wildcats (0-1, 0-1). Davidson won the opening match, but The Citadel won the following six matchups to break open the dual.
"I thought we wrestled well overall," said Bulldogs Head Coach Rob Hjerling. "It's nice to get a win to start out conference action. We are finishing this semester on a positive note. The guys will get some rest and get ready to get back after it here as the Southern Scuffle approaches."
Starting at 141 pounds, Davidson's Vitaly Radsky used three takedowns to power past Jordan Dix. Earning four escape points, Dix could not get anything going as Radsky added a point for an escape and a riding time point to double-up Dix, 8-4, to give Davidson the early dual lead.
Nick LaFevre snagged a takedown on Scott Ray late in the first period and rode him out. In the second period, LaFevre would once again register a late takedown to double his lead to 4-0 heading to the third period. Starting down in the final period, LaFevre escaped to go up 5-0 for the win at 149 pounds.
At 157, Pierre Frazile put Davidson's Brent Mowry on the mat early with a takedown. After a Wildcat escape, Frazile would once again put Mowry down, going up 4-1. A third takedown in the first period, following a Mowry escape would increase the lead to 6-2. Frazile and Mowry would exchange escape points to begin the second and third periods. Frazile earned a final takedown late in the third period and Mowry escaped as time expired. A riding time point would give Frazile the 10-4 win and would give The Citadel their first team lead of the afternoon at 6-3.
No. 14 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj's early takedown of the Wildcats' Tyler Mullen in the first stanza was the difference at 165 pounds. Mullen earned back-to-back escape points to tie the match heading to the final period and an escape by Luvsandorj to start the third proved to be the match winner at 3-2 for the Bulldogs.
An early takedown by J.C. Oddo at 174 pounds, set the tone of the match with Davidson's Scott Patrick .Oddo nearly had Patrick pinned to the end first period, but time expired and Oddo was awarded two more points. Starting down in the second period, Oddo quickly escaped and then downed Patrick, who was not able to escape this time around as Oddo earned the pin at the 4:46 mark to put The Citadel in front, 15-3.
"It's nice to get a team win here to start the conference season," said Oddo. "We have had a very challenging schedule early on that has prepared us to get to this point. Hopefully the win will propel us towards some of our goals as we head into the new year."
Justin Sparrow came out of gate quickly for the Bulldogs at 184 as he took down Davidson's Ike Crews and then nearly pinned the Wildcat to move ahead, 5-0. Another nearfall would give Sparrow a 7-0 advantage to end the first period. A late takedown in the second period increased Sparrow's lead to 9-0. The third period saw Sparrow score another takedown, awarded a warning point and earned a point for riding time for a 13-0 major decision.
A forfeit by Davidson at 197 would give Kelby Smith the win and increase the Bulldogs' team lead to 25-3.
At heavyweight, Luke Johnson and Davidson's Charlie Wolff did not score in the opening period. Both grapplers would exchange escape points in the second and third periods and in overtime. A stalemate once again in the first tie-breaker, Wolff was finally able to wear down the freshman and earned a win with a takedown in the second tie-breaker, 5-3.
Turning over the line-up, Richard Alarcon quickly downed Davidson's Matt Zarth in the first period at 125 pounds. An escape by Zarth quickly turned into another takedown for Alarcon. A reversal by Zarth would cut the lead, but not to be outdone, Alarcon reversed back on Zarth to go up 6-3. Another takedown and nearfall for Alarcon put the Bulldog in front, 11-3, at the end of one period. Starting down in the second, Alarcon escaped and took down Zarth once again to move in front, 14-3. A late escape by Davidson would the lead to 14-4 heading to the third period. Another escape by Zarth and a riding time point for Alarcon would make the final score 15-5.
In the final and perhaps most anticipated match of the day, returning SoCon champion Alex Radsky of Davidson would square off with three-time SoCon placer Tyler Sim at 133 pounds. Radsky took down Sim late in the first period to move in front, 2-0. Starting down in the second period, Sim would escape, but another takedown by Radsky would move the Wildcat in front, 4-1. Another escape by Sim would quickly turn into the third takedown of the day by Radsky. Starting down in the third, Radsky escaped to move in front 7-2. A late takedown by Sim would cut into the defecit, but a reversal by Radsky, coupled with a riding time point would give Davidson the win, 10-4.
Results:
141: Vitaly Radsky (DAV) dec. Jordan Dix (CIT), 8-4
149: Nick LaFevre (CIT) dec. Scott Ray (DAV), 5-0
157: Pierre Frazile (CIT) dec. Brent Mowry (DAV), 10-4
165: #14 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj (CIT) dec. Tyler Mullen (DAV), 3-2
174: J.C. Oddo (CIT) pinned Scott Patrick (DAV), 4:46
184: Justin Sparrow (CIT) maj. dec. Ike Crews (DAV), 13-0
197: Kelby Smith (CIT) wins by forfeit
285: Charlie Wolff (DAV) dec. Luke Johnson (CIT), 5-3 TB2
125: Richard Alarcon (CIT) maj. dec. Matt Zarth (DAV), 15-5
133: Alex Radsky (DAV) dec. Tyler Sim (CIT), 10-4
The Bulldogs return to action on Dec. 29 and 30 at the annual Southern Scuffle in Greensboro, N.C. For more information on Bulldog Wrestling, visit CitadelSports.com.
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