EWING, N.J. – The College of New Jersey wrestling team extended its dual winning streak to 14 Friday night defeating Centenary University (N.J.) 28-12 in Packer Hall. For the 13
th-ranked Lions (14-1), it was their first win over the Cyclones (1-8) since the 2015-16 season.
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Dan Ortega got the match off to a quick start for the Lions. Ortega was on top for over four minutes in the match, riding out the final period to secure a bonus point.
Jake Giordano followed by receiving a forfeit that put TCNJ up double digits after the opening two bouts.
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At 141,
Robert Dinger earned a takedown in each period on his way to a decision victory, his team leading 27
th win this season.
Ryan Budzek extended the lead, earning a bonus point with the major decision.
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The Cyclones fought back with a pair of victories that cut the score to 17-6, but the Lions got back-to-back victories from
Dan Kilroy and
Quinn Haddad put the match out of reach.
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TCNJ returns to the mats tomorrow morning when the Lions participate in the Messiah Open. Matches begin at 9 a.m.
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#13 The College of New Jersey 28, Centenary University 12
Ex. 165 –
Kyle McIntyre (TCNJ) Maj. Jeremy Parkhurst 12-0
Ex. 174 – Alfonso Pinto (TCNJ) Dec. Aidan Fernandez 6-3
125 –
Dan Ortega (TCNJ) Maj. Jacy Jones 9-1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 4-0
133 –
Jake Giordano (TCNJ) Fft.                                                                                         TCNJ Leads 10-0
141 –
Robert Dinger (TCNJ) Dec. Cameron Bruffy 8-1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 13-0
149 –
Ryan Budzek (TCNJ) Maj. Perry Maio 16-4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 17-0
157 – Christopher Muse (CENT) Maj.
Matt Surich 19-7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 17-4
165 – Alec Donovan (CENT) Dec.
John Garda 11-5 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 17-6**
174 –
Dan Kilroy (TCNJ) Dec. Jordan Juliano 5-2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 20-6
184 –
Quinn Haddad (TCNJ) Maj. Justin Hopman 10-1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 24-6
197 – Etiini Udott (CENT) Pin
Matthew Cornely 0:48Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Leads 24-12
HWT –
Steven Giannios (TCNJ) Maj. David Oppis 9-1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TCNJ Wins 28-12
**Cent 1 Team point deduction at conclusion of 165 match
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