Match Information
Location: Chartway Arena - Norfolk, VA
Day & Time: 02 FEB 20 at 1:00pm
Viewing: ODU Stream and in-person
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***Disclaimer***
My apologies, but my write up somehow got deleted when trying to post from my computer so this one is gonna be a bit sloppy. Please be patient with me.
Team: Old Dominion University Monarchs
Old Dominion is 6-8 (4-2 MAC), their line up is very senior-laden with six and two grapplers being ranked. They have faced three, current top 25 programs in NC State, South Dakota State, and Minnesota. They have also wrestled against UVA, Missouri, and Rider. Unfortunately they have lost to all of these opponents.
Coach: Steve Martin
Coach Martin was a three time state champion of Kempsville High school, from 1985-1987. He then went on to wrestle for the University of Iowa from 1988-1991, helping them win two team NCAA championships and earning All-American status in 1991 at 118lbs.
For coaching, Steve Martin guided Great Bridge High School to 13 state wrestling championships. He has been the head coach for ODU for the past 16 years. Helping them move from the CAA to the MAC in 2014, producing 10 All-Americans, and having a D1 coaching record of 162-118-3 for the Monarchs.
Line Up
125lbs: #20 Killian Cardinale (r-SO, Bristow VA)
133lbs: Shannon Hanna (FR, Lakeland FL)
141lbs: Sa'Derian Perry (r-SR, Lakeland FL)
149lbs: Kenan Carter (r-SR, Aurora IL)
157lbs: #7 Larry Early (r-SR, Oak Park, IL)
165lbs: Shane Jones (r-SR, Shroudsburg, PA)
174lbs: Alex Cramer (FR, Grayslake IL)
184lbs: Antonio Agee (SR, Haysfield VA)
197lbs: Timothy Young (r-SR, Aurora IL)
HVY: Will Hilliard (r-JR, Phoenix, NY)
Cardinale was the former 133lber but moved down to 125lbs (his preferred weight) due to the injury of star wrestler Michael McGee. This has also forced true freshman Shannon Hanna to start at 133lbs.
141lber Sa'Darian Perry is a fringe ranked wrestler who is actually a transfer from Eastern Michigan Univeristy and an All American. 149lbs Kenan Carter returns to the starting line up he lost last year.
ODUs best wrestler, Larry Early, is at 157lbs and is looking to add another All American status. 165lbs Shane Jones is still hunting for his first NCAA appearance and 174lbs Alex Kramer is starting his first collegiate season.
184lbs Antonio Agee is returning from an injury he sustain in last years MAC tournament. Timothy Young is a junior college transfer while 285lbs Will Hilliard is taking over for Ali Wahab.
Predictions
125: #20 Cardinale dec. #13 Prata (0-3 ODU)
133: Gerardi dec. Hanna (3-3 tie)
141: #18 Moore dec. Perry (6-3 VT)
149: Andonian dec. Carter (9-3 VT)
157: #7 Early dec. #18 LaPrade (9-6 VT)
165: #5 McFadden dec. Jones (12-6 VT)
174: Hughes dec. Cramer (15-6 VT)
184: #2 Bolen maj. dec. Agee (19-6 VT)
197: Young dec. Smeltzer (19-6 VT
285: Borst dec. Hilliard (22-9 VT)
Virginia Tech had wrestled the Monarchs last year at the Virginia duals. Prata was pinned by McGee and Cardinale lost to Korbin Meyers by decision. Sa'Darian Perry beat Moore in a close 3-2 match. But the bout of the dual was LaPrade stunning a then ranked #5 Early 8-4.
Virginia Tech should handle this team. There are three toss up matches to watch. Prata/Cardinale is between two ranked, but not overly skilled grapplers. Moore/Perry are both low scoring guys, so let's hope Mitch gets his revenge. And lastly Hughes is gonna be in a tight match against Kramer.
Comments
Bc gave Early a concussion in their match
Come on boys! Really making the loop of VA this weekend!
Prata loses 2-1, his third straight
Joey drops another one. Gets ridden most of the third to lose by one. I doubt he will bring ranked anymore after a bad weekend for him. 0-3 ODU
Gerardi with a strong 9-5 win, showed great pose in cutting corners to get the takedowns
Mitch is very lucky
Mitch wins 6-5, nearly choked it away. In his defense, didnt get any swipes from the ref when turn his opponent in the 2nd
Was happy to see him take an actual shot. Disappointed with another weak finish to a match.
He goes absent minded at the end of matches, reminds me of his loss to Wilson
Byrce😧
Andonian gets gassed at the end losses 6-9. I dont agree with cutting after getting a takedown, unless you're leagues better
His youth really showed.
Also, I may be old school or something, but why showboat after barely winning against a true freshman when you're a senior. You got dominated in the first, Bryce just got gassed. Act like you've been there before, y'know.
Unless Bryce wins the ACC, he wont qualify for the NCAA
For sure, he has been serviceable, but you can tell he doesn't quite have the size, gastank, or experience to compete at a high level right now.
That's not a huge surprise from a true freshman you were planning to redshirt.
B.C drops a tight one in OT. 6-9 ODU.
Dmac win 8-2. In control the whole way
Hughes and Bolen both with decisions.
Stan with the major to lock up the duel. Who would have guessed he'd be the first to score bonus points.
He came out firing on all cylinders. Looked really good.
Borst ends the day with the 13-0 major. 23-9 VT
Anyone know what's going on with the struggles recently? Injuries?
Not at all
Overachieveing is more like it
Some of it is just young guys figuring it out. If you're talking about high level guys not getting bonus points keep in mind this is their second road dual of the weekend.
It jsut hit me we were not in the VA Duels this year.
The competition at the Virginia Duals was trash this year for College. Robie said during a podcast before the season they decided to do something else since it was so weak.