DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Citadel secured six victories on its way to a 22-15 victory over Davidson in a Southern Conference dual match Friday evening.
 
The Citadel 22, Davidson 15
174 – Ben Haubert (CIT) DEC Jaden Hardrick (DAV), 4-1
184 – Cameo Blankenship (DAV) FALL Micah DiCarlo (CIT), 6:58
197 – Gavin Henry (DAV) DEC Mark Chaid (CIT), 9-5
285 – John Chesser (CIT) MD Jake Fermicola (DAV), 9-0
125 – Blair Orr (CIT) FALL Hale Robinson (DAV), 3:26
133 – Caelan Riley (CIT) DEC Jackson Sichelsteil (DAV), 6-1
141 – Dillon Roman (CIT) DEC Joshua Viarengo (DAV), 5-0
149 – Ethan Willis (CIT) DEC Noah Frack (DAV), 5-2
157 – Tanner Peake (DAV) DEC Tucker Allen (CIT), 6-0
165 – Bryce Sanderlin (DAV) DEC Aidan Lenz (CIT), 6-0
 
How it Happened

• Ben Haubert got the Bulldogs off to a good start with a 4-1 decision in the opening match at 174 pounds.
• Trailing 1-0 heading into the third, Haubert got the escape to tie the match before taking the lead after the second stall warning.
• Haubert put the match away with a takedown in the final minute.
• John Chesser controlled his match for the final two periods at 285 pounds.
• After a scoreless first period, Chesser started on bottom and got the escape for getting a takedown.
• Chesser was able to secure four near-fall points to extend his lead and add the final point on the second stall warning.
• Blair Orr continued the momentum continued the momentum at 125 pounds with a dominating victory.
• Orr opened a six-point lead in the first period after a takedown and four near-fall points. He put the match away just 26 seconds into the second period with his fifth fall of the season.
• Caelan Riley picked up his first dual victory of the season as he secured a 6-1 decision at 133 pounds.
• Riley took the lead with a takedown in the first period, then added a takedown after an escape in the final period.
• Dillon Roman made it five-straight victories with a 5-0 decision at 141 pounds.
• Roman took the lead with a takedown in the first period, then rode out the second period on top. He later added a second takedown to close out the scoring in the third period.
• Ethan Willis used a pair of escapes in the first two periods to tie his match at 149 pounds. He followed that up with a takedown to take the lead on his way to the 5-2 decision victory.

 
Up Next
The Bulldogs close out the home schedule as they welcome Campbell to McAlister Field House on Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.