LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Citadel jumped out to an early lead, but were not able to hold onto the lead in falling, 22-14, to Bellarmine Saturday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
Bellarmine 22, The Citadel 14
125 – Blair Orr (CIT) MD Jack Parker (BEL), 10-0
133 – George Rosas (CIT) MD Michael Schiffhauer (BEL), 12-1
141 – Jacob Silka (CIT) DEC Chase Hall (BEL), 5-1
149 – Zac Cowan (BEL) DEC Ethan Willis (CIT), 5-3 SV-1
157 – Tavius Hosley (BEL) DEC Tucker Allen (CIT), 3-1
165 – Cole Nance (BEL) MD Aidan Lenz (CIT), 10-2
174 –Devan Hendricks (BEL) DEC Ben Haubert (CIT), 2-1
184 – Kennedy Wyatt (BEL) DEC Will Rogers (CIT), 5-4
197 – Royce Hall (BEL) FALL Mark Chaid (CIT), 5:43
285 – John Chesser (CIT) DEC Thad Huff (BEL), 7-0
 
How it Happened

• Blair Orr got the match off to a good start for the Bulldogs with a 10-0 major decision at 125 pounds.
• Orr took a 2-0 lead into the second period before a second-period takedown, followed by four near-fall points, helped Orr secure riding time and the major decision.
• George Rosas stepped onto the mat at 133 pounds and immediately got a takedown and two near-fall points.
• He added a takedown in the second period, and two more in the third period on his way to the major decision victory.
• Jacob Silka followed suit with a quick takedown at 141 pounds and rode out the rest of the period on top.
• He added a reversal in the early part of the second period before adding the bonus point for riding time in the 5-1 victory.
• The Bulldogs picked up a victory at 285 pounds and John Chesser controlled the match for the full seven minutes.
• Chesser got a takedown in the first period, then rode out on top in the second period. He quickly got the escape in the third and added another takedown on his way to a 7-0 victory.

 
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The Bulldogs close out the season Feb. 18 at VMI.