CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel wrestling team eased its way to a pair of dual victories on Saturday, defeating Truett McConnell, 51-6, and Keiser, 43-3.
 
The Citadel 51, Truett McConnell 6
125 – Blair Orr (CIT) FALL Brandon Navixay (TMU), 4:17
133 – George Rosas (CIT) FALL Frankie Salcedo (TMU), 1:54
141 – Dillon Roman (CIT) FALL Stanley Lal (TMU), 2:22
149 – Ethan Willis (CIT) TF Leonel Silvestre (TMU), 16-0 (5:24)
157 – Selwyn Porter (CIT) FALL Mason Johnson (TMU), 3:36
165 – Brodie Porter (CIT) MD Ian James (TMU), 19-5
174 – Ben Haubert (CIT) FALL Elijah Hester (TMU), 2:50
184 – Hans Evat (TMU) FALL Micah DiCarlo (CIT), 3:34
197 – Mark Chaid (CIT) FALL Nolan Cook (TMU), 3:39
285 – John Chesser (CIT) win by forfeit
 
How it Happened

• The Citadel got off to the fast start as Blair Orr turned a first period takedown into six near-fall points.
• Early in the second period, Orr got the escape and turned into a fall.
• George Rosas continued the momentum with an early takedown that was converted into a fall in just 1:54.
• Dillon Roman made it three-straight falls to start the match with a first period finish.
• Ethan Willis controlled his match from the beginning as he gathered eight near-fall points in the first period on his way to tech fall victory.
• Selwyn Porter got the Bulldogs fourth fall of the match after taking a 10-0 lead into the second period.
• He got the quick escape and takedown that was converted into a fall.
• Brodie Porter followed with a major decision victory at 165 pounds. He was able to secure a pair of takedowns and secure near-fall points in each of the first two periods.
• Ben Haubert needed only 2:50 to secure a fall. He took advantage of an early takedown and worked to secure the fall.
• Mark Chaid picked up a fall at 197 pounds as he converted a second-period takedown into the victory.
• John Chesser closed out the match with a forfeit victory at 28 pounds.

 
 
The Citadel 43, Keiser 3
125 – Blair Orr (CIT) win by forfeit
133 – George Rosas (CIT) FALL Bryce Cockrell (KU), 6:08
141 – Dillon Roman (CIT) win by forfeit
149 – Ethan Willis (CIT) DEC Bryce Gonzalez (KU), 8-1
157 –Selwyn Porter (CIT) FALL Brady Ellison (KU), 6:18
165 – Adam El-Damire (KU) DEC Brodie Porter (KU), 2-1
174 – Ben Haubert (CIT) MD Brett Bosserman (KU), 15-2
184 – Will Rogers (CIT) DEC Jared Tracy (KU), 6-1
197 – Mark Chaid (CIT) FALL Hayden Malson (KU), 4:54
285 – John Chesser (CIT) DEC Earnest Johnson (KU), 5-3
 
How it Happened

• After a forfeit at 125, George Rosas doubled the Bulldogs advantage with a fall midway through the second period.
• Ethan Willis got a late takedown in the first period to take the lead, then rode out the second period on top. He would add a pair of takedowns in the third period for the final margin of victory.
• Selwyn Porter extended the lead with a third period fall. With a commanding advantage, Porter snapped his opponent over and quickly got his shoulders on the mat.
• Ben Haubert impressed during his match as utilized a pair of third-period takedowns, and four near-fall points, as part of a 15-2 major decision victory.
• Will Rogers got a pair of takedowns in the first period, then added another in the third for a 6-1 victory at 184 pounds.
• Mark Chaid used a quick transition to secure a fall just before the end of the second period.
• John Chesser closed out the match with a comeback victory. After falling behind 2-0 after the first period, Chesser rode out the second period on top.
• In the third period, Chesser got a quick escape and turned it into a takedown. He added another escape point, and added the bonus point for riding time for the 5-3 decision.

 
Up Next
The Bulldogs return to action on Jan. 15 as they welcome App State to McAllister Field House in the SoCon opener at 2 p.m.