NEWBERRY, S.C. — The Belmont Abbey wrestling team earned its sixth Conference Carolinas victory of the season thanks to a 45-6 win over Allen Wednesday evening. The match was held at Newberry's Eleazer Arena after it was rescheduled from last week due to inclement weather.
Christian Arrington earned a pin in 46 seconds over Isaiah Mulwee at 165 to lead the way for the Crusaders.
Dylan Drinkard (133) and
Stone Busler (157) won their respective matches via tech fall while
Brett Balzan (125) and
Justin Knapp (149) earned wins by major decision.
Kyler Pickard earned a win over Jerrel Baskins with a 9-8 decision as Belmont Abbey won six of the seven bouts contested. Belmont Abbey also earned three wins via forfeit.
Belmont Abbey improves to 6-7 overall and 6-1 in league competition. Allen is now 3-7 overall and 2-6 in the league.
RESULTS
125:
Brett Balzan (BAC) def. Xavier Anderson (AU) (MD 12-3)
133:
Dylan Drinkard (BAC) def. Derrius Coleman (AU) (TF 17-2 0:00)
141:
Will Cline (BAC) won by forfeit
149:
Justin Knapp (BAC) def. Drevon Wallace (AU) (MD 14-5)
157:
Stone Busler (BAC) def. Quincy Gash (AU) (TF 20-4 5:54)
165:
Christian Arrington (BAC) over Isaiah Mulwee (AU) (Fall 0:46)
174:
Maxwell Kiel (BAC) won by forfeit
184:
Kyler Pickard (BAC) def. Jerrel Baskins (AU) (Dec 9-8)
197: Sekou Bangoura (AU) def.
Jayden Malecki (BAC) (Fall 3:49)
285:
Mason Kump (BAC) won by forfeit
UP NEXT
- The Crusaders return home for their final home match of the season against UNC Pembroke at 7 p.m. Friday at the Wheeler Center.
- Both teams enter the match with with identical 6-1 conference records.
- Belmont Abbey will honor nine seniors as part of Senior Night prior to Friday's match.
