DURHAM, N.C. – Gardner-Webb scored bonus points in four matches to handle Duke on Wednesday night by a score of 30-10.
The Runnin' Bulldogs (6-10) got started quickly, getting a pin in just 39 seconds from
Drew West in the opening bout. It was West's 20th win of the season.
Todd Carter followed with a pin in just 2:46 to put Gardner-Webb up 12-0 after his match with Logan Agin at 133 pounds and
Zach Price gave the Runnin' Bulldogs a 17-0 edge with a tech fall at 141 pounds, dominating the match 19-3.
Duke's Patrick Rowland stemmed the tide with a 10-3 decision at 149 pounds, but Gardner-Webb got back on track quickly, getting a 5-2 decision from
Tyler Brignola at 157 pounds and a 13-5 major decision from No. 29
RJ Mosley at 165 pounds to take a commanding 24-3 lead on the scoreboard.
Brignola's win started a string of four in a row for Gardner-Webb, as
Andrew Wilson followed Mosley with a 7-4 decision at 174 pounds and
Jha'Quan Anderson took a comfortable 10-4 win at 184 pounds to push the lead to 30-3.
Duke won the final two bouts, but the night was dominated by the visiting Runnin' Bulldogs.
The win set the stage for the home finale on Saturday in Paul Porter Arena. Gardner-Webb will host Davidson at high noon (ESPN+) for Senior Day.
Gardner-Webb 30, Duke 10
125:
Drew West (GWU) fall Ethan Grimminger (Duke), 0:39 | GWU 6, Duke 0
133:
Todd Carter (GWU) fall Logan Agin (Duke), 2:46 | GWU 12, Duke 0
141:
Zach Price (GWU) tech fall Christian Colman (Duke), 19-3 | GWU 17, Duke 0
149: Patrick Rowland (Duke) decision
Parker Corwin (GWU), 10-3 | GWU 17, Duke 3
157:
Tyler Brignola (GWU) decision Logan Ferrero (Duke), 5-2| GWU 20, Duke 3
165: Rodrick Mosley (GWU) major decision Gabe Dinette (Duke), 13-5 | GWU 24, Duke 3
174:
Andrew Wilson (GWU) decision Nick Tattini (Duke), 7-4 | GWU 27, Duke 3
184: Jha 'Quan Anderson (GWU) decision Luke Chakonis (Duke), 10-4 | GWU 30, Duke 3
197: Vincent Baker (Duke) decision Sam Mora (GWU), 6-2 | GWU 30, Duke 6
285: Jonah Niesenbaum (Duke) major decision
Abraham Preston (GWU), 19-6 | GWU 30, Duke 10
