From: “Bobby Hundley” <hundley@email.unc.edu>
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Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 5:26:58 PM
Subject: Tar Heels Rally To Stun No. 20 Mocs
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Alex Utley scored a major decision at 184 pounds to cap a furious rally as North Carolina came from an 11-point deficit to beat No. 20 Chattanooga 18-17 Sunday afternoon at Mountain View High School. Ethan Ramos won by tech fall at 165 to spark a run of three consecutive wins to give Carolina its second dual victory of the season.
Chattanooga (3-2) ran out to an 11-0 lead thanks to wins at 197, 285 and 125. The dual opened at 197 with Scottie Boykin edging Chip Ness 6-4, followed by another close decision when Jared Johnson beat Frank Abbondanza 2-0. No. 19 Sean Boyle then beat Cody Karns 20-5 for a five-point tech fall to push the Moc lead to 11.
Troy Heilmann got Carolina (2-2) on the board at 133, knocking off No. 14 Nick Soto 7-5 with a late rally. Heilmann trailed 4-0 before a takedown late in the second period and another early in the third tied the bout at 4. In the final minute, Heilmann got Soto on his back and earned two near fall points that ultimately made the difference.
Joey Ward gave the Tar Heels a second straight victory with a wire-to-wire win over Mike Pongracz at 141. Ward, who improved to 11-1 on the year, raced out to a 4-0 lead in the first period with a takedown and a two-point near fall and cruised to a 10-4 victory that pulled UNC within five.
But Chattanooga got two more decisions at 149 and 157 to take an 11-point lead into the final three bouts.
Ramos got things going with a high-scoring 24-8 tech fall win over Garrett Alexander. The redshirt freshman got three takedowns in the first period and added some back points in the second to take a 13-3 lead into the final period. Ramos eventually took a 15-point lead with just six seconds left in the bout to get the two bonus points for the technical fall and give Carolina a lifeline in the dual.
John Michael Staudenmayer then took care of business at 174 with a 6-1 decision over Levi Clemons to set the stage for Utley’s dramatic finish.
Knowing that a bonus point win would guarantee the overall victory, Utley dominated the second period against Sean Mappes with a pair of near falls to take a 7-0 lead. Mappes started down to open the third, Utley escaped and added a takedown for a 10-0 major decision to complete the comeback. The Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, senior improved to a perfect 8-0 on the year with the victory.
Saturday night at Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia, Carolina fell to Purdue 19-12. Ward, Ramos, Utley and heavyweight Josh Lehner were winners for the Tar Heels, who fell behind early and couldn’t rally against the Boilermakers.
UNC will return to the mat when the Tar Heels ring in the new year at the annual Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga. That event, which brings some of the nation’s best talent together each year, is set for Jan. 1-2, 2015.
North Carolina 18, No. 20 Chattanooga 17
197: Scottie Boykin (UTC) dec. Chip Ness (UNC), 6-4 – UTC leads 3-0
285: Jared Johnson (UTC) dec. Frank Abbondanza (UNC), 2-0 – UTC leads 6-0
125: No. 19 Sean Boyle (UTC) tech fall Cody Karns (UNC), 21-5 (6:13) – UTC leads 11-0
133: Troy Heilmann (UNC) dec. No. 14 Nick Soto (UTC), 7-5 – UTC leads 11-3
141: No. 14 Joey Ward (UNC) dec. Michael Pongracz (UTC), 10-4 – UTC leads 11-6
149: Sean Greevy (UTC) dec. Christian Barber (UNC), 6-5 – UTC leads 14-6
157: Austin Sams (UTC) dec. Chris Mears (UNC), 5-2 – UTC leads 17-6
165: Ethan Ramos (UNC) tech fall Garrett Alexander (UTC), 24-8 (6:54) – UTC leads 17-11
174: John Michael Staudenmayer (UNC) dec. Levi Clemons (UTC), 6-1 – UTC leads 17-14
184: Alex Utley (UNC) maj. dec. Sean Mappes (UTC), 11-0 – UNC wins 18-17
Purdue 19, North Carolina 12
125: Luke Welch (P) dec. Cody Karns (UNC), 4-0 – Purdue leads 3-0
133: No. 19 Danny Sabatello (P) maj. dec. Matt Williams (UNC) – 10-1, Purdue leads 7-0
141: No. 14 Joey Ward (UNC) dec. Nick Lawrence (P), 3-2 – Purdue leads 7-3
149: Alex Griffin (P) dec. Joey Moon (UNC), 7-5 – Purdue leads 10-3
157: Doug Welch (P) dec. Chris Mears (UNC), 5-3 – Purdue leads 13-3
165: Ethan Ramos (UNC) dec. Pat Robinson (P), 5-3 – Purdue leads 13-6
174: Chad Welch (P) dec. John Michael Staudenmayer (UNC), 3-2 – Purdue leads 16-6
184: Alex Utley (UNC) dec. Tanner Lynde (P), 10-6 – Purdue leads 16-9
197: Patrick Kissel (P) dec. Chip Ness (UNC), 8-5 – Purdue leads 19-9
285: Josh Lehner (UNC) dec. Tyler Kral (P), 6-4 – Purdue wins 19-12
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Subject: WR: No. 5 Missouri Edges No. 7 Ohio State, 20-19
December 14, 2014
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WR: No. 5 Missouri Edges No. 7 Ohio State, 20-19
Tigers win match based on tiebreaker criteria
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a tightly contested, back-and-forth match, fifth-ranked Missouri edged seventh-ranked Ohio State 20-19 on the fourth tiebreaker criteria (first takedown of the first match) in front of 2,666 fans at St. John Arena on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Buckeyes are 4-2 on the year while Missouri improves to 9-0.
With Ohio State leading the overall team score 19-16 and just the 285-pound match remaining, Missouri’s J’den Cox bumped up from his usual position of 197 and wrestled the Buckeyes’ Nick Tavanello. Cox, the reigning national champion at 197, defeated Tavanello 4-2 on the strength of a third-period takedown. After being knotted on pins/forfeits (1-1) and total match points (48-48), the tie was broken on the first takedown of the first match, which went to Missouri’s Alan Waters. It is the second time this year Ohio State has lost a dual meet on tiebreaker criteria.
Sunday’s dual started at 125 pounds where third-ranked Alan Waters earned an 11-8 decision over the Buckeyes’ Nathan Tomasello. Waters jumped out to an early lead with a takedown and three-point near fall in the first period, followed by a takedown with just two seconds left in the second period.
At 133 pounds, Johnni DiJulius evened the match at three via a 5-2 decision over 16th-ranked Matt Manley. DiJulius raced out to a 4-0 lead on a takedown and reversal in the first two periods and then gained an extra point on riding time.
Three-time national champion Logan Stieber won by forfeit at 141 pounds and in the next match at 149 pounds, redshirt junior Hunter Stieber made his 2014-15 debut. He, unfortunately, was pinned by fifth ranked Drake Houdashelt in 2:49.
At 157 pounds, Josh Demas returned to the lineup after being out last week and proceeded to edge Joseph LaVallee, 3-2. He scored his points via a first-period takedown and second-period escape.
In easily one of the most exciting matches of the day, Missouri’s Cody Johnson came from behind to defeat Justin Kresevic, 9-7, in overtime at 165 pounds. Kresevic led 7-5 with under a minute remaining in the third, but Johnson was able to get a match-tying takedown just before time expired and then another takedown early in overtime for the victory.
Mark Martin’s 5-2 decision over Mike England at 174 pounds gave Ohio State a 15-12 lead, but Willie Miklus got a 12-2 major decision at 184 over Josh Fox at 184 pounds to give the Tigers a 16-15 advantage. True freshman Kyle Snyder responded, however, and defeated John Eblen by major decision (15-5) at 197 pounds to make the score 19-16 headed into the final match. He was able to get the bonus-points victory thanks to four third-period takedowns. Snyder’s win improved his record to 14-1 on the season with eight major decisions.
Ohio State will be idle for the next three weeks before returning to action on Sunday, Jan. 4 when it hosts its Big Ten opener against top-ranked Iowa at 2 p.m.
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No. 5 Missouri 20, No. 7 Ohio State 19
December 14, 2014 | St. John Arena; Columbus, Ohio
Attendance: 2,666
125: Alan Waters (Missouri) decision over Nathan Tomasello (OSU) 11-8; Missouri 3, OSU 0
133: Johnni DiJulius decision over Matt Manley (Missouri) 5-2; Missouri 3, OSU 3
141: Logan Stieber won by forfeit; OSU 9, Missouri 3
149: Drake Houdashelt (Missouri) fall over Hunter Stieber (OSU) 2:49; OSU 9, Missouri 9
157: Josh Demas (OSU) decision over Joseph LaVallee (Missouri) 3-2; OSU 12, Missouri 9
165: Cody Johnson (Missouri) decision over Justin Kresevic (OSU) 9-7 (OT); OSU 12, Missouri 12
174: Mark Martin (OSU) decision over Mike England (Missouri) 5-2; OSU 15, Missouri 12
184: Willie Miklus (Missouri) major decision over Josh Fox (OSU) 12-2; Missouri 16, OSU 15
197: Kyle Snyder (OSU) major decision over John Eblen (Missouri) 15-5; OSU 19, Missouri 16
285: J’den Cox (Missouri) decision over Nick Tavanello (OSU) 4-2; Missouri 20, OSU 19*
*Missouri awarded point based on fourth tiebreaker criteria (first takedown of first match)
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From: “Jeff Schwartz” <jeff.schwartz@ndsu.edu>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 6:02:47 PM
Subject: NDSU Wins Three of Last Four to Turn Back South Dakota State 23-14, Claim Border Bell
NDSU Wins Three of Last Four to Turn Back South Dakota State 23-14, Claim Border Bell
FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University won three of last four matches including an Evan Knutson pin at 285-pounds to turn back South Dakota State University 23-14 in a non-conference dual match in the Battle for the Border Bell on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. NDSU wins the Border Bell for the second straight season.
Knutson, a 6-foot-1 senior from Wausau, Wis., led 5-1 over South Dakota State’s J.J. Everard going into the third period. He recorded another takedown in the third and posted his first pin of the season with :11-seconds left. The 13th-ranked Knutson improved to 11-4 this season with the win and capped off a Bison rally in the upper weight classes.
South Dakota State (2-3) took an 11-10 lead as the two rivals split the first six matches. Brance Simms posted a 12-3 major decision over NDSU’s Hunter Weber at 133-pounds, while SDSU’s 14th-ranked Cody Pack recorded a 16-6 major decision over Steven Keogh at 157, and John Nething II defeated Anthony Caputo 12-6 at 165.
The Bison rebounded over the next two weight classes as 15th-ranked Kurtis Julson defeated the Jackrabbits’ David Kocer 8-2 at 174 pounds and 10th-ranked 184-pounder Hayden Zillmer recorded a 14-5 major decision over Brady Ayers to put the Bison ahead 17-11. Julson improved to 9-5 on the season, while Zillmer is now 18-2
SDSU’s 15th-ranked Nate Rotert held off a late third period rally from Tommy Petersen to post a 8-5 decision at 197 pounds to trim the NDSU lead to 17-14 heading into the final match.
North Dakota State (2-3) won three of the first four matches starting with 125-pound sophomore Josh Rodriguez posting a 15-6 major decision over Isaac Andrade. The 14th-ranked Rodriguez improved to 6-3. Redshirt freshmen Mitch Bengtson recorded a takedown in the first two periods and a reversal in the third in a 6-1 decision over SDSU’s Alex Kocer at 141. Bengtson is now 14-6. A pair of near falls in the second period lifted redshirt freshman Clay Ream to an 8-2 decision over Colin Holler at 149. Ream improved to 13-7.
North Dakota Staete is off until Dec. 29-30 when the Bison will compete at the Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill.
North Dakota State (2-3) 23, South Dakota State (2-3) 14
Battle for the Border Bell/Non-Conference Dual
Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse, Fargo, N.D.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014
125 – #14 Josh Rodriguez (NDSU) major dec Isaac Andrade (SDSU), 15-6 (Bison, 4-0)
133 – Brance Simms (SDSU) major dec Hunter Weber (NDSU), 12-3 (Tied, 4-4)
141 – Mitch Bengtson (NDSU) dec Alex Kocer (SDSU), 6-1 (Bison, 7-4)
149 – Clay Ream (NDSU) dec Colin Holler (SDSU), 8-2 (Bison, 10-4)
157 – #14 Cody Pack (SDSU) major dec Steven Keogh (NDSU), 16-6 (Bison, 10-8)
165 – John Nething II (SDSU) dec Anthony Caputo (NDSU), 12-6 (SDSU, 11-10)
174 – #15 Kurtis Julson (NDSU) dec David Kocer (SDSU), 8-2 (Bison , 13-11)
184 – #10 Hayden Zillmer (NDSU) major dec Brady Ayers (SDSU), 14-5 (Bison, 17-11)
197 – #15 Nate Rotert (SDSU) dec Tommy Petersen (NDSU), 8-5 (Bison, 17-14)
285 – #13 Evan Knutson (NDSU) fall J.J. Everard (SDSU), 6:49 (Bison 23-14)
Match started at 125 pounds
SDSU had choice in odd matches
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Jacks Drop 2nd Annual Battle of the Border Bell
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FARGO, N.D. – South Dakota State (2-3, 0-0 WWC) won four matches, but dropped the 2nd Annual Battle of the Border Bell to North Dakota State (2-3, 0-0 WWC), 23-14.
Brance Simms, #14 Cody Pack, John Nething II and #15 Nate Rotertall picked up win for the Jacks, but it wasn’t enough.
“We saw some good things, but we are disappointed with today’s result,” head coach Chris Bono said. “We wrestled hard, but need to improve on a few little things. Once again, this is one more step towards March. We will get back in the room and get ready for a big weekend in Missouri.”
Following a major decision for the Bison at 125, junior Brance Simms answered with a major decision of his own, 11-3. Simms got a pair of third-period takedowns to solidify the major. Simms got his final takedown with 48 seconds remaining and rode Weber out, fending off Weber’s final escape attempts in the final seconds.
NDSU got back-to-back decisions at 141 and 149 to take a 10-4 lead heading into the 157-lb bout.
#14 Cody Pack came out aggressive in that bout with four takedowns in the first period before adding another in the second. Pack got three more in the third for the major, 16-6.
At 165, John Nething II got an early takedown against Anthony Caputo. Following a Caputo escape and in the neutral position, Caputo was called for unsportsmanlike conduct. Nething added a second takedown and led 5-1 after the first. Nething added another takedown in the second and two more in the third for the 12-6 decision.
NDSU won two in a row by nationally-ranked Kurtis Julson (174) and Hayden Zillmer (184), who are ranked #15 and #10, respectively.
At 197, redshirt freshman Nate Rotert recorded a pair of takedowns in the first and added another in the second to lead 7-2 heading into the final period. In a back-and-forth third, Peterson added a takedown, but Rotert escaped and held on to get his 14th win of the season. In the finale, #13 Evan Knutson pinned J.J. Everard for the 23-14 final.
SDSU returns to action December 19 with three duals in Columbia, Missouri, against Kent State, SIU-Edwardsville and Missouri.
Match-by-Match Results
125: #14 Josh Rodriguez (NDSU) over Isaac Andrade (SDSU) – Maj., 15-6
133: Brance Simms (SDSU) over Hunter Weber (NDSU) – Maj., 11-3
141: Mitch Bengston (NDSU) over Alex Kocer (SDSU) – Dec., 6-1
149: Clay Ream (NDSU) over Colin Holler (SDSU) – Dec., 8-2
157: #14 Cody Pack (SDSU) over Steven Keogh (NDSU) – Maj., 16-6
165: John Nething II (SDSU) over Anthony Caputo (NDSU) – Dec., 12-6
174: #15 Kurtis Julson (NDSU) over David Kocer (SDSU) – Dec., 8-2
184: #10 Hayden Zillmer (NDSU) over Brady Ayers (SDSU) – Maj., 14-5
197: #15 Nate Rotert (SDSU) over Tommy Peterson (NDSU) – Dec., 8-5
285: #13 Evan Knutson (NDSU) over J.J. Everard (SDSU) – Pin, 6:49
NOTES: Freshman Logan Peterson (157) went 5-1 at the UNI Open on Saturday and placed third. This is Peterson’s third tournament placing this year as he also won the DWU and UNK Opens.
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No. 20 Mocs Fall to North Carolina 18-17Courtesy GoMocs.com
Sun, December 14, 2014
Bonus points cost the No. 20 Chattanooga Mocs in an 18-17 loss to North Carolina this afternoon. UTC split the 10 matches with the Tar Heels, but gave up three extra points while only scoring two of their own. Chattanooga drops to 3-2 overall while UNC improves to 2-2.To read the full story, click here.
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