THE RUNDOWN
- Final Score: Davis & Elkins 36, Alderson Broaddus 12
- Records: Davis & Elkins (1-0), Alderson Broaddus (0-1)
- Location: Rex Pyles Arena, Philippi, W. Va
The Wrestling era at Davis & Elkins College began on Friday, with the vision turning to reality in an exciting 36-12 win for the Senators, taking part in the 3rd Annual Hams and Slams Event, hosted by Alderson Broaddus University. Head Coach
Jerry Boland's squad showed poise and attitude well beyond that of a first-year program, taking an early lead through the lower weights, and making it insurmountable with wins in the middle weights.
Shawn Moore was the first individual winner for the Senators, capitalizing on a late reversal while trailing in the third period for an exciting pin at 125 pounds.
Anthony Pencook (149 lbs.) and
John Finnerty (157 lbs.) were winners via second period pins.
Craig Cook (133 lbs.),
Nicholas Natarcola (141 lbs.),
Clifton Ruggiero (165 lbs.), and
Noah Tarr (174 lbs.) were the other individual winners for D&E, who will return to the mat next Saturday, November 9th at the W&J Invite in Washington, Pa.
MATCH RESULTS
125:
Shawn Moore (DE) p. Breandan Coughlin (AB), 6:45
133:
Craig Cook (DE) major dec. Noah Hodges (AB) 13-5
141:
Nicholas Natarcola (DE) major dec. Curtis Cox (AB) 13-3
149:
Anthony Pencook (DE) p. Syrus Colon (AB) 3:23
157:
John Finnerty (DE) p. Dalton Pearl (AB) 4:38
165:
Clifton Ruggiero (DE) win by forfeit
174:
Noah Tarr (DE) major dec. Austin Gibson (AB) 12-3
184: Gino Sita (AB) dec.
Kyle Wojtaszek (DE) 3-1 OT
197: Dakota Cram (AB) p.
Charles Morrison (DE) 2:20
HWT: Elijah Baisden (AB) dec.
Daimere Wilson-Turner (DE) 4-3
MATCH NOTES
- Shawn Moore and Nicholas Natarcola knocked off regionally-ranked Battlers in their debuts on the mat for the Senators.
- Anthony Pencook and John Finnerty picked up 12 crucial points for the Senators with their pins at 149 pounds, and 157 pounds.
- Kyle Wojtaszek dropped a tough match in overtime at 184 pounds to a returning NCAA Division II National Qualifier.
