Sunday, January 15
Boiling Springs, NC
11:00 AM
Army West Point
52
vs
0
Queens University of Charlotte
Black Knights Defeat Queens and Gardner-Webb
January 15, 2023 | Wrestling
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Army West Point wresting team defeated Queens University of Charlotte 52-0 and Gardner-Webb University 20-15 in a tri-dual Sunday afternoon. Ethan Berginc, Trae McDaniel and Kade Carlson went undefeated in their matches.
How it Happened
The Black Knights dominated early on, winning all ten duals against Queens. Army's Tanner Craig, Dillon Sheehy, Kade Carlson, #32 Ethan Berginc, Ryan Franco, and Trae McDaniel each won their duals by pins. In the dual against Gardner-Webb, #21 Ben Pasiuk also won his dual by a pin.
Tanner Craig kicked things off for Army in the 157 class. Craig went up against Queen's Toure Moore. After a scoreless first period, Craig scored first with an escape. With 1:30 left in the second period, Craig extended his lead with a takedown making it a 3-0 dual, Craig defeated Moore with a 3-0 fall (4:25).
In the 165-weight class Dalton Harkins faced Vladimir Sukhikh. After a scoreless first period, Harkins struck first after scoring an escape. Harkins defeated Sukhikh by a 7-0 decision after earning four points with a near fall.
In the 174 class, Dillon Sheehy competed against Jay Skalecki where Sheehy bested Skalecki with a 4-2 pin (4:05). Sahm Abdulrazzaq faced Queen's D'Andree Hunt in the 184 class. Abdulrazzaq struck first with earning two points from a takedown. With a 2-1 lead Abdulrazzaq added points with another takedown. Dominating the match, Abdulrazzaq bested Hunt by a 17-2 tech fall.
Daniel Lawrence competed next in the 197-weight class, going up against Riley Kuhn. Dominating the mat early, Lawrence got a takedown early in the match. Continuing to command the mat, Lawrence defeated Kuhn by an 18-4 major decision.
In the 285-weight class Kade Carlson went up against Queen's Joshua Voelkel where Carlson defeated Voelkel with a 1:09 fall.
Following Carlson's win was #32 Ethan Berginc in the 125 class where he faced Griffin Gonzalez. Berginc defeated Gonzalez with a 12-2 fall (1:51).
In the 133-weight class, freshman Ryan Franco competed against Ananth Manibushan. Franco bested Manibushan by a 10-3 pin (4:19).
Julian Sanchez went against Melvin Rubio in the 144 class where Sanchez defeated Rubio by a major decision (12-4). With Sanchez's win, Army extended their lead 46-0. Wrapping up competition for the Black Knights, freshman Trae McDaniel competed against Queen's Nico D'Amico. With Army dominating the mat, McDaniel bested D'Amico by a 4-1 fall (1:56). The Black Knights defeated the Royals 52-0.
In the Gardner-Webb dual, Nate Lukez got Army started, facing the Runnin' Bulldogs' Tyler Brignola in the 157-weight class. With Army continuing to command the mat, Lukez bested Brignola by a major decision (13-3). In the 165-class, Dalton Harkins faced #25 Rodrick Mosley. Mosley defeated Harkins by a 5-2 decision.
#21 Ben Pasiuk followed Harkins, where he competed against Gardner-Webb's Andrew Wilson. Pasiuk dominated the mat defeating Wilson with a 30 second pin, a season best. After Gardner-Webb earned six points after earning two decisions over Army. Kade Carlson went up against Abraham Preston in the heavy weight. Carlson defeated Preston by a 6-2 decision.
#32 Ethan Berginc competed against Drew West in the 125-weight class, defeating West with an 11-4 decision. With his win against West and Queens Griffen Gonzalez, Berginc is now 19-3 this season. Attempting a comeback, Runnin' Bulldogs cut into Army's lead, making a 16-15 dual. In the 149 class, Trae McDaniel faced Corbin Dion. Entering the third period, McDaniel continued to dominate the mat and led Corbin 11-1. McDaniel bested Corbin with a 14-2 major decision.
RESULTS
Army 52, Queens 0
157 Tanner Craig (Army West Point) over Toure Moore (Queens) (Fall 4:25)
165 Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) over Vladimir Sukhikh (Queens) (Dec 7-0)
174 Dillon Sheehy (Army West Point) over Jay Skalecki (Queens) (Fall 4:05)
184 Sahm Abdulrazzaq (Army West Point) over D' Andree Hunt (Queens) (TF 17-2 3:52)
197 Daniel Lawrence (Army West Point) over Riley Kuhn (Queens) (MD 18-4)
285 Kade Carlson (Army West Point) over Joshua Voelkel (Queens) (Fall 1:09)
125 Ethan Berginc (Army West Point) over Griffen Gonzalez (Queens) (Fall 1:51)
133 Ryan Franco (Army West Point) over Ananth Manibushan (Queens) (Fall 4:19)
141 Julian Sanchez (Army West Point) over Melvin Rubio (Queens) (MD 12-4)
149 Trae McDaniel (Army West Point) over Nico D`Amico (Queens) (Fall 1:56)
ARMY 20, GARDNER-WEBB 15
157 Nate Lukez (Army West Point) over Tyler Brignola (Gardner-Webb) (MD 13-3)
165 Rodrick Mosley (Gardner-Webb) over Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) (Dec 5-2)
174 Ben Pasiuk (Army West Point) over Andrew Wilson (Gardner-Webb) (Fall 0:30)
184 Jha`Quan Anderson (Gardner-Webb) over Sahm Abdulrazzaq (Army West Point) (Dec 5-4)
197 Sam Mora (Gardner-Webb) over Kyle Swartz (Army West Point) (Dec 3-1)
285 Kade Carlson (Army West Point) over Abraham Preston (Gardner-Webb) (Dec 6-2)
125 Ethan Berginc (Army West Point) over Drew West (Gardner-Webb) (Dec 11-4)
133 Todd Carter (Gardner-Webb) over Ryan Franco (Army West Point) (Dec 7-3)
141 Zach Price (Gardner-Webb) over Julian Sanchez (Army West Point) (Dec 9-3)
149 Trae McDaniel (Army West Point) over Corbin Dion (Gardner-Webb) (MD 14-2)
184 Exhibition: Walker Stephenson (Army West Point) over Joseph Pargoe (Gardner-Webb) (Dec 10-4)
149 Exhibition: Thomas Deck (Army West Point) over Parker Corwin (Gardner-Webb) (TF 19-3 7:00)
Coach's Corner
"Wins have been tough to come by, so getting two in one day is good for our program and good for the guys. I thought a few of our guys really responded well today, showed a lot of energy on the mat. On the mat, we let a few of our opponents stay close and it cost us at the end of those matches." – Head Coach Kevin Ward
Cadet's Corner
"Gritty hard-fought match, I felt good on top in my match. As a team we found ourselves in a position that was not ideal and lost some tight ones. Goes to show how every bonus point does matter and contributes to the team effort." – Kade Carlson
Up Next
The Black Knights return home to Gillis Field House to face Cornell on Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m.
For complete coverage of Army West Point Wrestling, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_Wres and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com
How it Happened
The Black Knights dominated early on, winning all ten duals against Queens. Army's Tanner Craig, Dillon Sheehy, Kade Carlson, #32 Ethan Berginc, Ryan Franco, and Trae McDaniel each won their duals by pins. In the dual against Gardner-Webb, #21 Ben Pasiuk also won his dual by a pin.
Tanner Craig kicked things off for Army in the 157 class. Craig went up against Queen's Toure Moore. After a scoreless first period, Craig scored first with an escape. With 1:30 left in the second period, Craig extended his lead with a takedown making it a 3-0 dual, Craig defeated Moore with a 3-0 fall (4:25).
In the 165-weight class Dalton Harkins faced Vladimir Sukhikh. After a scoreless first period, Harkins struck first after scoring an escape. Harkins defeated Sukhikh by a 7-0 decision after earning four points with a near fall.
In the 174 class, Dillon Sheehy competed against Jay Skalecki where Sheehy bested Skalecki with a 4-2 pin (4:05). Sahm Abdulrazzaq faced Queen's D'Andree Hunt in the 184 class. Abdulrazzaq struck first with earning two points from a takedown. With a 2-1 lead Abdulrazzaq added points with another takedown. Dominating the match, Abdulrazzaq bested Hunt by a 17-2 tech fall.
Daniel Lawrence competed next in the 197-weight class, going up against Riley Kuhn. Dominating the mat early, Lawrence got a takedown early in the match. Continuing to command the mat, Lawrence defeated Kuhn by an 18-4 major decision.
In the 285-weight class Kade Carlson went up against Queen's Joshua Voelkel where Carlson defeated Voelkel with a 1:09 fall.
Following Carlson's win was #32 Ethan Berginc in the 125 class where he faced Griffin Gonzalez. Berginc defeated Gonzalez with a 12-2 fall (1:51).
In the 133-weight class, freshman Ryan Franco competed against Ananth Manibushan. Franco bested Manibushan by a 10-3 pin (4:19).
Julian Sanchez went against Melvin Rubio in the 144 class where Sanchez defeated Rubio by a major decision (12-4). With Sanchez's win, Army extended their lead 46-0. Wrapping up competition for the Black Knights, freshman Trae McDaniel competed against Queen's Nico D'Amico. With Army dominating the mat, McDaniel bested D'Amico by a 4-1 fall (1:56). The Black Knights defeated the Royals 52-0.
In the Gardner-Webb dual, Nate Lukez got Army started, facing the Runnin' Bulldogs' Tyler Brignola in the 157-weight class. With Army continuing to command the mat, Lukez bested Brignola by a major decision (13-3). In the 165-class, Dalton Harkins faced #25 Rodrick Mosley. Mosley defeated Harkins by a 5-2 decision.
#21 Ben Pasiuk followed Harkins, where he competed against Gardner-Webb's Andrew Wilson. Pasiuk dominated the mat defeating Wilson with a 30 second pin, a season best. After Gardner-Webb earned six points after earning two decisions over Army. Kade Carlson went up against Abraham Preston in the heavy weight. Carlson defeated Preston by a 6-2 decision.
#32 Ethan Berginc competed against Drew West in the 125-weight class, defeating West with an 11-4 decision. With his win against West and Queens Griffen Gonzalez, Berginc is now 19-3 this season. Attempting a comeback, Runnin' Bulldogs cut into Army's lead, making a 16-15 dual. In the 149 class, Trae McDaniel faced Corbin Dion. Entering the third period, McDaniel continued to dominate the mat and led Corbin 11-1. McDaniel bested Corbin with a 14-2 major decision.
RESULTS
Army 52, Queens 0
157 Tanner Craig (Army West Point) over Toure Moore (Queens) (Fall 4:25)
165 Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) over Vladimir Sukhikh (Queens) (Dec 7-0)
174 Dillon Sheehy (Army West Point) over Jay Skalecki (Queens) (Fall 4:05)
184 Sahm Abdulrazzaq (Army West Point) over D' Andree Hunt (Queens) (TF 17-2 3:52)
197 Daniel Lawrence (Army West Point) over Riley Kuhn (Queens) (MD 18-4)
285 Kade Carlson (Army West Point) over Joshua Voelkel (Queens) (Fall 1:09)
125 Ethan Berginc (Army West Point) over Griffen Gonzalez (Queens) (Fall 1:51)
133 Ryan Franco (Army West Point) over Ananth Manibushan (Queens) (Fall 4:19)
141 Julian Sanchez (Army West Point) over Melvin Rubio (Queens) (MD 12-4)
149 Trae McDaniel (Army West Point) over Nico D`Amico (Queens) (Fall 1:56)
ARMY 20, GARDNER-WEBB 15
157 Nate Lukez (Army West Point) over Tyler Brignola (Gardner-Webb) (MD 13-3)
165 Rodrick Mosley (Gardner-Webb) over Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) (Dec 5-2)
174 Ben Pasiuk (Army West Point) over Andrew Wilson (Gardner-Webb) (Fall 0:30)
184 Jha`Quan Anderson (Gardner-Webb) over Sahm Abdulrazzaq (Army West Point) (Dec 5-4)
197 Sam Mora (Gardner-Webb) over Kyle Swartz (Army West Point) (Dec 3-1)
285 Kade Carlson (Army West Point) over Abraham Preston (Gardner-Webb) (Dec 6-2)
125 Ethan Berginc (Army West Point) over Drew West (Gardner-Webb) (Dec 11-4)
133 Todd Carter (Gardner-Webb) over Ryan Franco (Army West Point) (Dec 7-3)
141 Zach Price (Gardner-Webb) over Julian Sanchez (Army West Point) (Dec 9-3)
149 Trae McDaniel (Army West Point) over Corbin Dion (Gardner-Webb) (MD 14-2)
184 Exhibition: Walker Stephenson (Army West Point) over Joseph Pargoe (Gardner-Webb) (Dec 10-4)
149 Exhibition: Thomas Deck (Army West Point) over Parker Corwin (Gardner-Webb) (TF 19-3 7:00)
Coach's Corner
"Wins have been tough to come by, so getting two in one day is good for our program and good for the guys. I thought a few of our guys really responded well today, showed a lot of energy on the mat. On the mat, we let a few of our opponents stay close and it cost us at the end of those matches." – Head Coach Kevin Ward
Cadet's Corner
"Gritty hard-fought match, I felt good on top in my match. As a team we found ourselves in a position that was not ideal and lost some tight ones. Goes to show how every bonus point does matter and contributes to the team effort." – Kade Carlson
Up Next
The Black Knights return home to Gillis Field House to face Cornell on Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m.
For complete coverage of Army West Point Wrestling, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_Wres and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com