DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke wrestling team fell to Appalachian State, 44-0, in its home opener in Card Gym on Monday evening. Freshman
Christian Colman and sophomore
Nick Tattini both wrestled in exhibition matchups in tonight's contest.Â
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Graduate student Jarred Papcsy battled hard against No. 26 Cody Bond, but fell just short in a decision, 6-3.
- Papcsy was quick to action recording a takedown in the first period, however Bond fought back in the third period recording an escape and takedown to come away with the victory.
- In Coleman's exhibition match, he faced Isaac Byers. Coleman took an early lead, 7-0 with a takedown and a four-point nearfall.
- Byers eventually closed the gap and came away with the match, 14-10, with four takedowns combined in the second and third periods.
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UP NEXT
The Blue Devils will continue dual match action on Tuesday, Jan. 16 with a road trip to Boiling Springs to face Gardner-Webb at 6 p.m., in Paul Porter Arena.
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RESULTS
141: Riley Edwards (ASU) major dec.
Christian Colman (Duke), 15-2
149:Â No. 26 Cody Bond (ASU) dec.
Jarred Papcsy (Duke), 6-3
157:Â No. 22 Tommy Askey (ASU) dec.
Logan Ferrero (Duke), tech fall, 23-6 (6:42)
165: Will Miller (ASU) dec.
Gaetano Console (Duke), tech fall, 22-5 (6:19)
174:Â Lucas Uliano (ASU) dec.
Jack Wimmer (Duke), tech fall, 19-1 (2:50)
184: Tomas Brooker (ASU) major dec.
Conor Becker (Duke), 16-2
197: Carson Floyd (ASU) dec.
Kwasi Bonsu (Duke), fall (6:36)
HWT: Jacob Sartorio (ASU) dec.
Connor Barket (Duke), 8-1
125: Forfeit by Duke
133:Â No. 24 Ethan Oakley (ASU) dec.
Raymond Adams (Duke), 7-3
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Extra Matches:
141: Isaac Byers (ASU) dec.
Christian Colman (Duke), 14-10
157: Anthony Conetta (ASU) dec.
Nick Tattini (Duke), 15-8
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