BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Citadel and Gardner-Webb battled through all 10 matches with Running' Bulldogs coming away with a 23-12 victory on their home mat.
Gardner-Webb 23, The Citadel 12
174 –
Ben Haubert (CIT) DEC Andrew Wilson (GWU), 8-7
184 – Jha'Quan Anderson (GWU) MD
Micah DiCarlo (CIT), 14-1
197 – Sam Mora (GWU) DEC
Mark Chaid (CIT), 8-6
285 –
John Chesser (CIT) DEC Abraham Preston (GWU), 1-0
125 – Drew West (GWU) DEC
Blair Orr (CIT), 7-2
133 – Todd Carter (GWU) DEC
George Rosas (CIT), 4-3
141 – Zach Price (GWU) MD
Dillon Roman (CIT), 14-1
149 –
Ethan Willis (CIT) DEC Corbin Dion (GWU), 5-4
157 –
Thomas Snipes (CIT) DEC Tyler Brignola (GWU), 8-4
165 – RJ Mosley (GWU) FALL
Aidan Lenz (CIT), 3:32
How it Happened
- Ben Haubert got the Bulldogs off to the early advantage as he used a pair of takedowns in the first two periods to take a 5-2 advantage into the final two minutes.
- After a takedown from his opponent, The Citadel tossed the challenge brick and Haubert was awarded a point after stall point was awarded.
- Haubert survived a late takedown to take the match with the riding time bonus point.
- John Chesser was locked in a tight battle at 285 that saw both competitors nearly secure takedowns.
- In the end, it was Chesser's escape at the start of the second period that was the difference in the 1-0 victory.
- In one of the most exciting matches of the evening, Ethan Willis and Corbin Dion put on a show in the final minute.
- Corbin got a takedown to tie the match, but Willis quickly got the reversal and held on for the 5-4 victory.
- Thomas Snipes was impressive in his bout at 157 pounds. With the match tied heading into the third period, Snipes quickly got the escape and transitioned it into a takedown.
- He was not done yet as he secured another takedown in the final 30 seconds, added the bonus point for riding time, and walked off with an 8-4 victory.
Up Next
The Bulldogs return to action Sunday afternoon as they take on Presbyterian at 2 p.m.
