LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Cleveland State dropped both of their matches on Saturday in Lawrenceville, N.J. In match one, Rider won 25-9, which was the final MAC match, and then in the second match, Drexel won 27-15.
The Vikings conclude the 2022-23 dual season with a 7-8 overall record and a 6-4 mark in MAC matches. Cleveland State will now prepare for the MAC Championships on March 3-4 at George Mason.
Match 1: Cleveland State 9, Rider 25
The Broncs claimed the first four matches of the day to lead 13-0. No. 32 Marcus Robinson got the Green and White on the board with a 6-4 decision at 157-pounds to trail 13-3. Daniel Patten followed with a 9-5 victory at 165-pounds, trimming the deficit to 16-6.
Rider got three points back after picking up an 8-4 decision at 174-pounds to lead 16-6. DeAndre Nassar's sudden victory at 184-pounds brought Cleveland State to within 16-9.
The Broncs claimed the final two matches by decision and fall, winning 25-9, snapping the Vikings four-match winning streak.
Results: Cleveland State (9), Rider (25)
125: Tyler Klinsky (RU) DEC Ben Aranda (CSU), 10-8 | RU leads 3-0
133: Richie Koehler (RU) DEC Jake Manley (CSU), 7-6 | RU leads 6-0
141: No. 29 McKenzie Bell (RU) MD Cody Moosman (CSU), 13-0 | RU leads 10-0
149: No. 22 Quinn Kinner (RU) DEC Douglas Terry (CSU), 3-0 | RU leads 13-0
157: No. 32 Marcus Robinson (CSU) DEC Colton Washleski (RU), 6-4 | RU leads 13-3
165: Daniel Patten (CSU) DEC Hunter Mays (RU), 9-5 | RU leads 13-6
174: Michael Wilson (RU) DEC JR Reed (CSU), 8-4 | RU leads 16-6
184: DeAndre Nassar (CSU) DEC Isaac Dean (RU), 2-2 SV-1 | RU leads 16-9
197: No. 5 Ethan Laird (RU) DEC Anthony Perrine (CSU), 3-1 | RU leads 19-9
285: David Szuba (RU) FALL Daniel Bucknavich (CSU), 1:02 | RU leads 25-9
Match 2: Cleveland State 15, Drexel 27
The Green and White claimed the first three points after Nick Molchak recorded a 5-4 decision at 125-pounds. Drexel tied the match at three-apiece with a 3-1 overtime victory at 133-pounds.
Caleb Rea put the Vikings back on top with a 3-1 decision at 141-pounds. Drexel then claimed their first lead of the day, 9-6, after picking up a fall at 149-pounds.
No. 32 Robinson retied the match at nine apiece with a 6-1 win at 157-pounds. However, consecutive falls for the Dragons put them back on top, 21-9.
A 3-1 victory for Nassar at 184-pounds brought the Vikings to within 21-12. Drexel then picked up their third fall of the match to lead 27-12.
Daniel Bucknavich ended the day with a 4-0 shutout at 285-pounds, but Cleveland State dropped the match, 27-15.
Results: Cleveland State (15), Drexel (27)
125: Nick Molchak (CSU) DEC Antonio Mininno (DU), 5-4 | CSU leads 3-0
133: Kyle Waterman (DU) DEC Jake Manley (CSU), 3-1, SV | Tied 3-3
141: Caleb Rea (CSU) DEC Jaxon Maroney (DU), 3-1 | CSU leads 6-3
149: Luke Nichter (DU) FALL Douglas Terry (CSU), 1:20 | DU leads 9-6
157: No. 32 Marcus Robinson (CSU) DEC Tate Nichter (DU), 6-1 | Tied 9-9
165: No. 17 Evan Barczak (DU) FALL Daniel Patten (CSU), 3:57 | DU leads 15-9
174: No. 9 Mickey O'Malley (DU) FALL JR Reed (CSU), :51 | DU leads 21-9
184: DeAndre Nassar (CSU) DEC Joshua Stillings (DU), 3-1 | DU leads 21-12
197: Sean O'Malley (DU) FALL Gabe Phillips (CSU), 3:08 | DU leads 27-12
285: Daniel Bucknavich (CSU) DEC Santino Morina (DU), 4-0 | DU leads 27-15