NEWBERRY, S.C. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team captured four bout wins against the 13th ranked Newberry Wolves Wednesday. The Wolves took the 23-20 match win as the Crusaders move to 7-4 on the year with a 3-1 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas record. Joshua Blatt, ranked fourth in the region, defeated second-ranked Damian Peinchet by decision.
Results
125 Joshua Vega (BAC) over Zach Valentine (Newberry) (Fall 4:05)
133 Austin Neal (Newberry) over Lleyton Taylor (BAC) (MD 16-3)
141 Isaiah Royal (Newberry) over Justin Payne (BAC) (Dec 4-0)
149 Joshua Blatt (BAC) over Damian Penichet (Newberry) (Dec 9-5)
157 Nick Giantono (Newberry) over Tyler Gregor (BAC) (MD 16-6)
165 Greg Hilliard (BAC) over Nestor Nunez (Newberry) (Fall 0:51)
174 Caleb Spears (Newberry) over Dylan Zabbaro (BAC) (MD 22-11)
184 ZeBrandon Gant (Newberry) over Logan Branham (BAC) (TF 23-8 7:00)
197 Marcus Bisono (Newberry) over Brian Girard (BAC) (Dec 15-11)
285 Michael Siwiec (BAC) over Devon Rice (Newberry) (Fall 6:44)
Loss of Mat Control: BAC -1
Final Score
Newberry: 23
Belmont Abbey: 20
Up Next
The Crusaders will host Coker Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 PM in the Wheeler Center.
