Kent State University
Hofstra University
Virginia, Hofstra & Journeymen Classic Await Flashes This Weekend
11/10/2017 10:43:00 AM | Wrestling
After making a strong opening statement in the first week of competition, Kent State (3-0) returns to action this weekend with a pair of dual meets Saturday and a unique competition Sunday at the Journeymen Collegiate Classic. The Golden Flashes will take on Virginia Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Hofstra at 1:30 p.m., in the Journeymen Northeast Duals at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York.
Sunday at the Journeyman Collegiate Classic, Kent State will be among 14 teams competing in round robin pool formats for each weight class at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York.
Live video of both days can be seen on FloWrestling with a subscription. Competition is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last Friday, the Flashes won pair of dual meets in convincing fashion at the M.A.C. Center and traveled to Clarion, Pennsylvania that evening for a 23-12 dual victory over Utah Valley. On Sunday, five Flashes placed in the top four at the Clarion Open, competing unattached. Among those competing this weekend, junior Casey Sparkman placed second at 157 and senior Stephen Suglio was fourth at 197. Sophomore 141-pounder Tim Rooney and redshirt freshman 174-pounder Dylan Barreiro each went 5-1, reaching the consolation finals. New NCAA rules prevented them from competing in a seventh match.
Virginia also competed in the Clarion Open this past weekend. Junior 174-pounder Will Schany and redshirt freshman 125-pounder Louie Hayes each won individual titles. Sophomore 149-pounder Sam Krivus placed third, while senior 165-pounder Andrew Atkinson placed fourth.
Hofstra opened its season Sunday with a 30-6 victory over Franklin & Marshall. Senior heavyweight Michael Hughes is ranked No. 11 after going 29-2 during a redshirt season last year.
Projected Lineup
125- Will Bardezbain, 5-Sr. (2-1)
133- Anthony Tutolo, Jr. (3-0)
141- Chance Driscoll, Sr. (3-2) or Tim Rooney, So. (7-1)
149- Nick Monico, R-Fr. (3-1)
157- Casey Sparkman, Jr. (8-1)
165- Isaac Bast, Jr. (2-1)
174- Dylan Barreiro, R-Fr. (8-1)
184- Shane Mast, So. (2-4) or Colin McCracken, Fr. (3-2)
197- Stephen Suglio, Sr. (6-2)
285- Devin Nye, Jr. (6-3)
Two other Flashes could also see action Sunday: 157- Richard Jackson, R-Fr. (2-2); 174 Lane Hinkle, R-Fr. (2-2)
Virginia Lineup
125-Louie Hayes, R-Fr. (5-0)
133-Jack Mueller, So. (1-0) or Scott Kiyono, Fr. (2-2)
141-Sam Martino, R-Fr. (3-2)
149-Sam Krivus, So. (5-1)
157-Jake Keating, Fr. (4-2) or Michael Murphy, R-Fr. (2-2)
165-Andrew Atkinson, 5-Sr. (3-2)
174-Will Schany, Jr. (5-0)
184-Chance McClure, Jr. (2-0)
197-Jay Aiello, R-Fr. (4-2)
285-Tyler Love, So. (2-1)
Teams Competing in Journeymen Collegiate Classic
Oklahoma State
Lehigh
NC State
Virginia
American
Army West Point
Hofstra
Lock Haven
Kent State
Citadel
LIU Post
Ithaca
Castleton
Hudson Valley CC
Kent State will be in action for the third straight weekend Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Navy Classic.
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