Sunday, February 4
Charleston, S.C.
2:00 PM
The Citadel
27
vs
3
Bellarmine
Photo by: Brian Stone
Wrestling Subdues Unbeaten Bellarmine Behind Clutch Decisions, Tops Knights 27-3
2/4/2024 4:33:00 PM | Wrestling
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Sparked by a slew of tight wins -- including three overtime decisions -- throughout the dual, The Citadel (11-3, 3-1 SoCon) managed to rack up victories across nine of 10 bouts against previously undefeated Bellarmine (13-1, 3-1 SoCon) in a key dual between Southern Conference leaders, overwhelming the Knights via a 27-3 mark Sunday afternoon at McAlister Field House.
FINAL RESULTS
The Citadel def. Bellarmine, 27-3
Sunday, Feb. 4 | Charleston, S.C.
125 -- Malik Hardy (CIT) over Damion Ryan (BEL), DEC (5-1, TB-1)
133 -- Trayce Eckman (BEL) over George Rosas (CIT), DEC (3-2)
141 -- Jacob Silka (CIT) over AJ Rallo (BEL), DEC (6-4)
149 -- Jeff Boyd (CIT) over Zac Cowan (BEL), DEC (7-4, SV-1)
157 -- Hayden Watson (CIT) over Gray Ortis (BEL), DEC (2-0)
165 -- Ben Haubert (CIT) over Grant O'Dell (BEL), DEC (3-2, SV-1)
174 -- Brodie Porter (CIT) over Cole Nance (BEL), DEC (9-8)
184 -- Adam Ortega (CIT) over Sam Schroeder (BEL), DEC (8-5)
197 -- Patrick Brophy (CIT) over Andrew Liber (BEL), DEC (6-4)
285 -- Ben Stemmet (CIT) over Thadd Huff (BEL), DEC (5-2)
NEXT UP
With the weekend challenge against Bellarmine wrapped up, the Bulldogs once again head back out onto the road, this time trekking north to Buies Creek, N.C. for a clash with Campbell on Friday, Feb. 9, match start set for 7 p.m. ET.
ICYMI: The Citadel composed an elite effort in Sunday's dual against previously unbeaten Bellarmine, edging the Knights across nine of 10 bouts en route to a third-straight Bulldogs victory!
— The Citadel Wrestling (@CitadelWrestle) February 5, 2024
Check out the complete recap right here ⤵️#NextDogUp pic.twitter.com/uNhGwNsypA
FINAL RESULTS
The Citadel def. Bellarmine, 27-3
Sunday, Feb. 4 | Charleston, S.C.
125 -- Malik Hardy (CIT) over Damion Ryan (BEL), DEC (5-1, TB-1)
133 -- Trayce Eckman (BEL) over George Rosas (CIT), DEC (3-2)
141 -- Jacob Silka (CIT) over AJ Rallo (BEL), DEC (6-4)
149 -- Jeff Boyd (CIT) over Zac Cowan (BEL), DEC (7-4, SV-1)
157 -- Hayden Watson (CIT) over Gray Ortis (BEL), DEC (2-0)
165 -- Ben Haubert (CIT) over Grant O'Dell (BEL), DEC (3-2, SV-1)
174 -- Brodie Porter (CIT) over Cole Nance (BEL), DEC (9-8)
184 -- Adam Ortega (CIT) over Sam Schroeder (BEL), DEC (8-5)
197 -- Patrick Brophy (CIT) over Andrew Liber (BEL), DEC (6-4)
285 -- Ben Stemmet (CIT) over Thadd Huff (BEL), DEC (5-2)
We caught up with HC @Leblanc2R post-match to discuss another Bulldogs victory…catch the full interview here ⤵️#NextDogUp pic.twitter.com/nFN0DntVq2
— The Citadel Wrestling (@CitadelWrestle) February 4, 2024
Redshirt freshman Brodie Porter spoke w/ us post-match on breaking out his slump en route to a key 9-8 victory at 174 lbs…check out the full interview ⤵️#NextDogUp pic.twitter.com/SV6xxTqZ2W
— The Citadel Wrestling (@CitadelWrestle) February 4, 2024
NEXT UP
With the weekend challenge against Bellarmine wrapped up, the Bulldogs once again head back out onto the road, this time trekking north to Buies Creek, N.C. for a clash with Campbell on Friday, Feb. 9, match start set for 7 p.m. ET.
-- #NextDogUp --
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