BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb wrestling rolled to a 34-4 win over Davidson Saturday afternoon on Senior Day.
The Runnin' Bulldogs recognized two seniors on Saturday in the final home match of the season, with
Drew West (125) and
RJ Mosley (165) taking the mat for the final time in Paul Porter Arena.
West got things started for Gardner-Webb, taking a 6-2 decision in the opening bout.
Todd Carter took a 13-2 major decision at 133 pounds and
Zach Price exploded or a 23-8 tech fall in the third period at 141 pounds.
Parker Corwin pushed Gardner-Webb's lead to 16-0 with an 8-0 major decision at 149 pounds before Davidson could get on the board.
Tanner Peake broke the run by Gardner-Webb, getting the Wildcats a 14-1 major decision at 157 pounds, but Mosley gathered momentum back quickly at 165 pounds, improving to 21-5 on the season with a 7-2 decision.
Andrew Wilson registered a clutch takedown in overtime to win 3-1, followed by a 6-2 decision for
Jha'Quan Anderson at 184 and a 5-0 win for
Samuel Mora at 197.
Abraham Preston picked up a forfeit win at 285 to cap the day.
Saturday was Gardner-Webb's final dual of the season. The Runnin' Bulldogs will get back on the mat in two weeks, traveling to Boone, N.C., on March 4 for the 2023 SoCon Championships.
GARDNER-WEBB 34, DAVIDSON 4
125:
Drew West (Gardner-Webb) over Devon Diaco (Davidson) (Dec 6-2)
133:
Todd Carter (Gardner-Webb) over Jackson Sichelstiel (Davidson) (MD 13-2)
141:
Zach Price (Gardner-Webb) over Joshua Viarengo (Davidson) (TF 23-8 6:19)
149:
Parker Corwin (Gardner-Webb) over Matthew Mclaughlin (Davidson) (MD 8-0)
157: Tanner Peake (Davidson) over
Tyler Brignola (Gardner-Webb) (MD 14-1)
165:
RJ Mosley (Gardner-Webb) over Bryce Sanderlin (Davidson) (Dec 7-2)
174:
Andrew Wilson (Gardner-Webb) over Anthony Spera (Davidson) (SV-1 3-1)
184: Jha`Quan Anderson (Gardner-Webb) over Cameo Blankenship (Davidson) (Dec 6-2)
197:
Samuel Mora (Gardner-Webb) over Gavin Henry (Davidson) (Dec 5-0)
285:
Abraham Preston (Gardner-Webb) over Unknown (For.)
