Complete Citadel Open Results

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Citadel freshman Ty Buckiso, who wrestled unattached in the 141-pound classification, captured first place with a victory over unattached Lucas Stewart who attends Campbell. Buckiso was one of three members of The Citadel wrestling team, along with Nate Harper (141) and Joe Bexley (Heavyweight) to earn top four finishes on Saturday. 

Buckiso was joined among the top 141-pound finishers by Bulldog teammate Harper, who brought home fourth after suffering a 15-9 setback to Kevin Thompson (Coker).

Joe Bexley, also competing unattached in the event, placed third with a 9-6 defeat of Cody Davis (Unattached) who attends King University.

NC State, who had Kevin Jack (149) and Tommy Gantt (165) competing in the event unattached, captured two first place finishes, the most of any school at the event. Meanwhile, Southern Conference rival Campbell had the most top-four finishers (five) of any participating school. Among those representing the Camels included Nathan Kraisser (133, 1st); Tyler Walker (133, 3rd); Lucas Stewart (141, 2nd); Grant Blumenthal (157, 3rd) and John Weiss (165, 4th).

The Bulldogs trek to Blacksburg, Va., next weekend to compete in the Hokie Open before returning for a dual meet with Anderson on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.