WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The College of New Jersey wrestling team won a record 10th team title at the Budd Whitehill Duals Saturday in dominant fashion. The 17
th-ranked Lions (9-1) defeated Springfield College (6-3) 37-3 to reach the championship match, where TCNJ defeated the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (11-3) 37-10.
TCNJ jumped out to an early lead as it has all tournament long with
Dan Ortega earning the victory at 125. After Springfield tied the score at three, the Lions used back-to-back decision victories from
Robert Dinger and
Ryan Budzek to recapture the lead. TCNJ then began to rack up bonus points, starting with a major decision by
Anthony Gagliano at 157.
John Garda followed with a dramatic pin at 165 coming with just one second remaining in the third period.
Dan Kilroy put the match away with a technical fall at 174 giving the Lions a 24-3 lead with just three bouts remaining.
Jonathon Borgognoni continued the rout with a major decision at 184.
Daniel Surich produced a technical fall at 197 before
Thomas Marretta closed out the dual with a decision win.
In the championship match,
Dan Ortega earned a forfeit to give the Lions a 5-0 record at 125 across the tournament.
Jake Giordano fought hard against fifth-ranked Ben Vosters, eventually falling in a close decision. Dinger had a pair of near falls at 141, before completing the pin midway through the third period extending the lead to 12-3. Budzek then earned a technical fall at 149 to complete a perfect weekend for the senior. Garda pinned his opponent at 165, late in the first period, putting the Lions on the verge of claiming the title. Kilroy then secured the team title with a technical fall at 174. Kilroy was dominant in the tournament, finishing with a 5-0 record and recording 28 of a possible 30 team points. Surich concluded his weekend with a pin at 184 and
Thomas Marretta took a decision at heavyweight to conclude the dual.
The Lions return to action Sat., Jan. 19 for a quad meet hosted by Pennsylvania College of Technology.
#17 The College of New Jersey 37, Springfield College 3
125 –
Dan Ortega (TCNJ) dec. Nick DeRosa (SPR) 9-3 TCNJ Leads 3-0
133 – Ian Tolotti (SPR) dec.
Nic Mele (TCNJ) 4-3 Score Tied 3-3
141 –
Robert Dinger (TCNJ) dec. Mike Vietri (SPR) 6-1 TCNJ Leads 6-3
149 –
Ryan Budzek (TCNJ) Maj. Bryce Finnegan (SPR) 9-1 TCNJ Leads 10-3
157 –
Anthony Gagliano (TCNJ) Maj. Nick Monteleone (SPR) 15-3 TCNJ Leads 14-3
165 –
John Garda (TCNJ) Pin Ryan Harty (SPR) 6:59 TCNJ Leads 20-3
174 –
Dan Kilroy (TCNJ) T.F. Aarin Feliz (SPR) 16-0 TCNJ Leads 25-3
184 –
Jonathon Borgognoni (TCNJ) Maj. Ryan Gray (SPR) 9-1 TCNJ Leads 29-3
197 –
Daniel Surich (TCNJ) T.F. Severianel Burgos (SPR) 16-1 TCNJ Leads 34-3
285 –
Thomas Marretta (TCNJ) dec. Tyson Jones (SPR) 12-6 TCNJ Wins 37-3
#17 The College of New Jersey 37, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point 10
125 –
Dan Ortega (TCNJ) fft. TCNJ Leads 6-0
133 – Ben Vosters (UWSP) dec.
Jake Giordano (TCNJ) 7-4 TCNJ Leads 6-3
141 –
Robert Dinger (TCNJ) Pin Matt Berlin (UWSP) 5:44 TCNJ Leads 12-3
149 –
Ryan Budzek (TCNJ) T.F. Alex Heiden (UWSP) 15-0 TCNJ Leads 17-3
157 – Luke Smiley (UWSP) dec.
Mark Gerstacker (TCNJ) 8-6 TCNJ Leads 17-6
165 –
John Garda (TCNJ) Pin Jordan Weinzetl (UWSP) 2:38 TCNJ Leads 23-6
174 –
Dan Kilroy (TCNJ) T.F. Graysen Sorensen (UWSP) 15-0 TCNJ Leads 28-6
184 –
Daniel Surich (TCNJ) Pin James Brogen (UWSP) 6:17 TCNJ Leads 34-6
197 – Jerry Lipke (UWSP) Maj.
Alex Mirabella (TCNJ) 10-0 TCNJ Leads 34-10
285 –
Thomas Marretta (TCNJ) dec. Steve Anderson (UWSP) 6-5 TCNJ Wins 37-10
