COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland wrestling team trounced Davidson, 40-3, at the sixth annual Terrapin Duals at XFINITY Center Sunday afternoon.
The Terrapins also faced Pittsburgh and Buffalo, dropping close duals in both contests. Redshirt sophomore Tyler Goodwin starred throughout the afternoon with three wins.
“We've got to get better,” head coach Kerry McCoy said. “Pittsburgh and Buffalo are good teams and we weren't as good as we anticipated. Good to finish on a high note with a win. We've got some stuff to build off of and we've got some time to do it.”
Maryland vs. Davidson
In a rematch from last season's Terrapin Duals, the Terps won 9-of-10 matches en route to a 40-3 romp over the Wildcats in the last dual of the day.
At 125 pounds, Jhared Simmons started Maryland off strong, using a solid first period to take a lead he wouldn't relinquish in a 9-6 victory. Goodwin won his third match of the afternoon, taking out Dustin Runzo, 6-1.
Redshirt junior Billy Rappo filled in for Alfred Bannister and was dominant for notching a fall at 2:31. After the Wildcats forfeited at 149, Tony Polumbo put the away team on the board with an 8-4 win over redshirt freshman Patrick Gerish.
Davidson also forfeited at 165 pounds before Derrick Evanovich picked up a 7-1 win over Nathanael Powers. Mark Colabucci followed with a decision win at 184 pounds before Sean Twigg pinned Ryan Devlin in just 35 seconds at 197.
Redshirt sophomore Dawson Peck outlasted Will Cooley by 9-0 major decision to finish off the victory for the Terps.
Maryland vs. Pittsburgh
In the first contest of the day, Maryland led for most of the match before falling to Pittsburgh, 16-15.
Simmons began proceedings with a match against LJ Bentley. After a tight opening period, Bentley pulled away for a 16-5 major decision.
The Terps responded with four consecutive victories, beginning with a sensational first period from Goodwin at 133. Taking on Dom Forys, the Maryland native utilized his outstanding throws to scores multiple near falls and eventually held 15-6 advantage after one period. Goodwin survived a furious comeback from Forys to win 24-23.
In his first home match, Alfred Bannister rose to the occasion and defeated ACC champion Mikey Racciato, 9-5. A couple of takedowns in the first period gave the La Plata native a 4-2 lead after one. Bannister secured the victory with a huge takedown late in the third period.
True freshman Wade Hodges followed with some fantastic work on top in the third period to finish off a 4-1 over Robert Lee at 149 pounds. Returning NCAA qualifier Lou Mascola gave the Terps a 12-4 team lead with a 6-3 over Ronnie Garbinsky.
The Panthers ended the Maryland run through Cody Wiercioch's 3-2 decision over Tyler Manion at 165 pounds. Te'Shan Campbell drew Pittsburgh closer with a 6-0 decision victory against Evanovich.
Colabucci put together a solid performance to win at 184 pounds to put the Terps up 15-10 with two matches left. After Nick Bonaccorsi edged Garrett Wesneski at 197, Ryan Solomon clinched the dual for Pitt with a two-point victory against Dawson Peck.
Maryland vs. Buffalo
In the second match of the day, Buffalo edged Maryland, 19-13.
After a loss at 125 pounds, Goodwin was once again spectacular, jumping out to a 12-1 win after one period before taking a 16-5 major decision win over Bryan Lantry.
Bannister put the Terps in front with a 3-2 decision win. Buffalo retook the advantage when Colt Cotton outlasted Hodges, 2-1. Mascola took out Tim Schaefer, 13-9, to give Maryland a 10-6 lead.
Buffalo took control for good with close wins in four out of the final five matches. Peck salvaged a decision in the heavyweight bout to make the team score 19-13 in favor of Buffalo.
Maryland returns to dual action on the road at Iowa on Nov. 20. Action is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
Maryland 40, Davidson 3
125: Jhared Simmons (MD) decision over Camden Bertucci (DU), 9-6 (3-0)
133: Tyler Goodwin (MD) decision over Dustin Runzo (DU), 6-1 (6-0)
141: Billy Rappo (MD) fall over Billy McClelland (DU), 2:31 (12-0)
149: Matt Pente (MD) wins by forfeit (18-0)
157: Tony Polumbo (DU) decision over Patrick Gerish (MD), 8-4 (18-3)
165: Tyler Manion (MD) wins by forfeit (24-3)
174: Derrick Evanovich (MD) decision over Nathaniel Powers (DU), 7-1 (27-3)
184: Mark Colabucci (MD) decision over Konner Pritchard (DU), 2-0 (30-3)
197: Sean Twigg (MD) fall over Ryan Devlin (DU), 0:35 (36-3)
285: Dawson Peck (MD) major decision over Will Cooley (DU), 9-0 (40-3)
Pittsburgh 16, Maryland 15
125: LJ Bentley (PITT) major decision over Jhared Simmons (MD), 16-5 (4-0)
133: Tyler Goodwin (MD) decision over Dom Forys (PITT), 24-23 (4-3)
141: Alfred Bannister (MD) decision over Mikey Racciato (PITT), 9-5 (4-6)
149: Wade Hodges (MD) decision over Robert Lee (PITT), 4-1 (4-9)
157: Lou Mascola (MD) decision over Ronnie Garbinsky (PITT), 6-3 (4-12)
165: Cody Wiercioch (PITT) decision over Tyler Manion (MD), 3-2 (7-12)
174: Te'Shan Campbell (PITT) decision over Derrick Evanovich (MD), 6-0 (10-12)
184: Mark Colabucci (MD) decision over Zach Bruce (PITT), 3-1 (10-15)
197: Nick Bonaccorsi (PITT) decision over Garrett Wesneski (PITT), 6-2 (13-15)
285: Ryan Solomon (PITT) decision over Dawson Peck (MD), 7-5 (16-15)
Buffalo 19, Maryland 13
125: Kyle Atkins (BUF) decision over Jhared Simmons (MD) (3-0), 6-5
133: Tyler Goodwin (MD) major decision Bryan Lantry (Buffalo), 16-5 (3-4)
141: Alfred Bannister (MD) decision over Jason Estevez, 3-2 (3-7)
149: Colt Cotton (Buffalo) decision over Wade Hodges (MD), 2-1 (6-7)
157: Lou Mascola (MD) decision over Tim Schaefer (BUF), 13-9 (6-10)
165: Tyler Rill (BUF) decision over Brendan Burnham (MD), 3-2 (9-10)
174: Muhamed McBryde (BUF) decision over Tyler Manion (MD), 4-1 (12-10)
184: Joe Ariola (BUF) decision over Mark Colabucci (MD), 6-3 (15-10)
197: James Benjamin (BUF) major decision over Garrett Wesneski (MD), 11-3 (19-10)
285: Dawson Peck (MD) decision over Jake Gunning (BUF), 3-0 (19-13)
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