Kent State University
Chattanooga
Flashes Top Fresno State at Virginia Duals
1/12/2018 7:39:00 PM | Wrestling
HAMPTON, Va. - Kent State (9-6) ended its day on a high note with a 27-15 win over Fresno State during day one of the Virginia Duals Friday at Hampton Coliseum. The Golden Flashes dropped their opening dual to Chattanooga 23-15, then fell victim to No. 11 Northern Iowa 32-6.
Freshmen accounted for three of the Flashes' seven victories against Fresno State, including Jake Ferri, who earned his first varsity dual win at 125 pounds.
"Jake looked a little nervous in his first two matches, but looked more comfortable by his third match," Head Coach Jim Andrassy said. "He just needs to get bigger and get more experience, but he'll make an impact for us."
The other wins by freshmen came from Dylan Barreiro (174) and Colin McCracken (184), who recorded a second period pin. McCracken used an arm bar and a far wrist to put Angel Solis on his back and give Kent State a commanding 24-9 lead with two matches to go.
Junior Anthony Tutolo (133) went 3-0 on the day and avenged a loss from the 2017 NCAA Championships with a 3-2 victory over Chattanooga's Chris Debien. Tutolo earned an escape and a takedown in the second period and fought off a near takedown by Debien late in the match.
"Anthony's become more consistent and is looking like he did when he was at his best last year," Andrassy said.
Junior Isaac Bast (165) went 2-1 on the day, including one of the Flashes' two wins against Northern Iowa.
"Isaac competed hard today and didn't give up any big moves," Andrassy said. "He's definitely showing improvement."
Victories by Tutolo, freshman Nick Monico (149) and junior Casey Sparkman (157) gave the Flashes a 9-7 lead over the Mocs at the midway point. However, Chattanooga took four straight matches before Devin Nye (285) earned a victory by medical default. Nye led 10-0 in the second period before Torrez Finney could not continue.
"Chattanooga's an experienced team with five seniors in their lineup and they were just better than us in a few spots," Andrassy said.
Sophomore Tim Rooney (141) and junior Kyle Conel also had wins Friday, giving Kent State wins in all 10 weight classes.
The Flashes return to Hampton Coliseum Saturday, taking on Campbell at 10 a.m.
"They (Campbell) beat us last year and have a similar lineup this year," Andrassy said. "Our lineup is hopefully better. They are about where we are as a team so hopefully we change the result of a few of those weight classes and make it a 2-2 weekend."
CHATTANOOGA 23 KENT STATE 15
125 lbs | Alonzo Allen (UTC) over Jake Ferri (KSU) Maj. Dec. 11-3
133 lbs | Anthony Tutolo (KSU) over Chris Debien (UTC) Dec. 3-2
141 lbs | Mike Pongracz (UTC) over Tim Rooney (KSU) Dec. 7-0
149 lbs | Nick Monico (KSU) over Zach Shareef (UTC) Dec. 8-3
157 lbs | Casey Sparkman (KSU) over Dylan Forzani (UTC) Dec. 4-2
165 lbs | Chad Pyke (UTC) over Isaac Bast (KSU) Dec. 5-2
174 lbs | Justin Lampe (UTC) over Dylan Barreiro (KSU) Dec. 9-5
184 lbs | Bryce Carr (UTC) over Colin McCracken (KSU) tech fall 16-1
197 lbs | Scottie Boykin (UTC) over Kyle Conel (KSU) tech fall 17-2
285 lbs | Devin Nye (KSU) over Torrez Finney (UTC) med. def.
NORTHERN IOWA 32 KENT STATE 6
125 lbs | Jay Schwarm (UNI) over Jake Ferri (KSU) Pin 1:02
133 lbs | Anthony Tutolo (KSU) over Jack Wagner (UNI) Dec. 13-9
141 lbs | Josh Alber (UNI) over Tim Rooney (KSU) Dec. 11-6
149 lbs | Max Thomsen (UNI) over Nick Monico (KSU) Tech Fall 17-0
157 lbs | Logan Ryan (UNI) over Casey Sparkman (KSU) TB-1 2-1
165 lbs | Isaac Bast (KSU) over Daniel Kelly (UNI) Dec. 9-5
174 lbs | Taylor Lujan (UNI) over Dylan Barreiro (KSU) Dec. 3-0
184 lbs | Drew Foster (UNI) over Shane Mast (KSU) Pin 1:07
197 lbs | Jacob Holschlag (UNI) def. Kyle Conel (KSU) Dec. 1-0
285 lbs | Carter Isley (UNI) over Devin Nye (KSU) Dec. 8-4
KENT STATE 27 FRESNO STATE 15
125 lbs | Jake Ferri (KSU) over Sean Williams (FSU) Dec. 4-3
133 lbs | Anthony Tutolo (KSU) over Trevor Williams (FSU) Maj. Dec. 11-3
141 lbs | Tim Rooney (KSU) over Chris Deloza (FSU) Tech Fall 19-3
149 lbs | Khristian Olivas (FSU) over Nick Monico (KSU) Med. Def.
157 lbs | Greg Gaxiola (FSU) over Casey Sparkman (KSU) Dec. 5-1
165 lbs | Isaac Bast (KSU) over Isaiah Hokit (FSU) Dec. 5-2
174 lbs | Dylan Barreiro (KSU) over Dominic Kincaid (FSU) Dec. 7-6
184 lbs | Colin McCracken (KSU) over Angel Solis (FSU) Pin 4:07
197 lbs | Kyle Conel (KSU) over Josh Hokit (FSU) tech Dec. 6-5
285 lbs | AJ Nevills (FSU) over Devin Nye (KSU) Pin 6:44
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