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Friday, January 13
Raleigh, NC
7:00 PM

Army West Point

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North Carolina State University

Berginc

Black Knights Fall to #5 NC State

January 13, 2023 | Wrestling

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Army West Point wresting team fell to 5th ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack 30-6 Friday night. Freshman Ethan Berginc and Junior Ben Pasiuk put a combined six points on the board for the Black Knights.
 
How it Happened
The Black Knights fought throughout the night in their match against the NC State Wolfpack for their sixth dual match of the season. Army's Ethan Berginc and Ben Pasiuk won both of their duals putting six points on the board for Army.
 
In the 125 class #32 (in the country) Ethan Berginc improved his record for the season going 17-3 with a 3-1 decision, defeating NC State's Troy Hohman. After a scoreless first period, Berginc scored first in the second period after getting an escape. In the 133-weight class, sophomore Richard Treanor fell to #25 Kai Orine by a 12-1 major decision. Julian Sanchez faced #6 Ryan Jack in the 141 class. Jack defeated Sanchez with a 6-3 decision.
 
Matthew Williams competed against #17 Jackson Arrington. Arrington bested Williams with a 3-0 decision. In the 165 class Dalton Harkins competed in a tight match against NC State's Derek Fields. Fields took an early 2-0 lead after getting a takedown. Harkins cut into Fields lead after an escape. Fields defeated Harkins by a 3-2 decision after Fields had an escape.
 
#21 Ben Pasiuk defeated #31 Alex Faison by an 11-4 decision. Pasiuk commanded the dual early taking a 3-0 lead in the first period. In the third period Pasiuk continued to dominate the match. With a minute left in the third period, Pasiuk earned two points with a takedown over Faison.  In the 184 weight-class senior Sahm Abdulrazzaq fell to #3 Trent Hidlay by a 13-5 major decision.
 
RESULTS
125: #32 Ethan Berginc (Army) def. Troy Hohman (NCSU) (Dec 3-1)
133: #25 Kai Orine (NCSU) def. Richard Treanor (ARMY) (MD 12-1)
141: #6 Ryan Jack (NCSU) def. Julian Sanchez (ARMY) (Dec 7-3)
149: #17 Jackson Arrington (NCSU) def. Matthew Williams (ARMY) (Dec 3-0)
157: #7 Ed Scott (NCSU) def. Nate Lukez (ARMY (MD 14-3)
165: Derek Fields (NCSU) def. Dalton Harkins (ARMY) (Dec 3-2)
174: #21 Ben Pasiuk (Army) def. #31 Alex Faison (NCSU) (Dec 11-4)
184: #3 Trent Hidlay (NCSU) def. Sahm Abdulrazzaq (Army) (MD 13-5)
285: #13 Owen Trephan (NCSU) def. Kade Carlson (ARMY) (TF 22-7)

Coach's Corner
"I think we saw some things tonight that show some progress and we see some things that show us we have to keep getting better. This is a team that has to focus on making progress every week and is capable of being a very competitive team in February and March. The experience we are getting battling some of the best teams in the country can pay huge dividends and I'm encouraged by the way our team is handling a very tough schedule. We know it will make us tougher as we continue to embrace the challenge." – Head Coach Kevin Ward
 
Cadet's Corner
"Going out and competing in a hostile environment is tough for sure. As a team we wrestled really hard, our effort was there but we came out on the losing end of a lot of matches. We just have to keep believing and working hard. Some things might not go our way at first, but if we keep the same effort and intensity, we will begin to see results. For me personally, it wasn't my best performance. I have to find ways to put more points on the board. But I was able to make mid match adjustments and get the win. Definitely not satisfied with my performance but it's a step in the right direct individually and as a team." – Ethan Berginc
 
"I believe it was a great opportunity for our team with the amazing fan base that came out to support and the environment we were in. Obviously, we did not have the outcome we wanted as a team and have work to do, but the entire coaching staff have been doing an amazing job working with the team and helping prepare us for these challenging matches and for the post season. Coach Ward is putting us in a great position through a challenging schedule to reach our full potential and we have to take advantage of every opportunity we get." – Ben Pasiuk
 
Up Next
The Black Knights continue their road trip and will face Gardner-Webb and Queens in Boiling Springs, N.C. on Sunday, January 15.
 
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