Duke Cruises Past Patriots 24-0

Sunday, December 21

New York, N.Y.

10:00 AM

Duke University

George Mason

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Duke Cruises Past Patriots 24-0

12/21/2014 12:32:00 PM | Wrestling

By: Duke Sports Information

NEW YORK –Duke improved to 2-0 in the third annual Grapple at the Garden with a convincing 24-9 victory over George Mason University. The Blue Devils scored bonus points in three matches to break open a close match and earn its third win of the year.

Duke and the Patriots traded wins in the first five bouts to remain tied 9-9 heading into the back half of the lineups. Brandon Gambucci (141) and Thayer Atkins (125) garnered the first two wins for the Blue Devils, moving to 2-0 and 1-1 on the day, respectively.

All square at six apiece, Immanuel Kerr-Brown put the Blue Devils up for good with a solid 9-4 win over Gregory Flournoy at 157 pounds. The win was 10th of the year and second of the day for the senior captain.

After Patrick Davis edged Jake Faust in overtime, Duke answered in a big way with major decisions in each of its next three bouts.

Trey Adamson started the trend with a 14-5 triumph over Daniel Mika at 174. Adamson, leading by six and sensing the major decision was there for the taking, built his lead with three takedowns in the final 90 seconds of the match to put Duke in front for good 13-9.

At 184 pounds, Jacob Kasper used a big second period against Ryan Hembury to remain unbeaten on the day with an 11-1 victory. He is now 11-2 on the year and 2-1 in duals.

Fifth-ranked Conner Hartmann dominated in all facets of the match with Matt Meadows. The veteran 197-pounder blanked Meadows 10-0 to move to 2-0 in a Duke singlet.

Brendan Walsh rounded out the dual for the Blue Devils with a gritty 2-1 double overtime victory over Jacob Kettler at heavyweight.

Duke closes out its day against Big Ten foe Maryland at 12 p.m.

Duke 24, GM 9

125 – Thayer Atkins (Duke) dec. Ibrahim Banduka (GM), 5-2 Duke 3, GM 0

133 – Vince Rodriguez (GM) dec. Bailey Jack (Duke), 5-2 Duke 3, GM 3

141 – Brandon Gambucci (Duke) dec. Sahid Kargbo (Duke), 9-4 Duke 6, GM 3

149 – James Hunsberger (GM) dec. Tanner Hough (Duke), 3-1 Duke 6, GM 6

157 – Immanuel Kerr-Brown (Duke) dec. Gregory Flournoy (GM), 9-4 Duke 9, GM 6

165 – Patrick Davis (GM) dec. Jake Faust (Duke), 8-6 (SV-1) Duke 9, GM 9

174 – Trey Adamson (Duke) major dec. Daniel Mika (GM), 14-5 Duke 13, GM 9

184 – Jacob Kasper (Duke) major dec. Ryan Hembury (GM), 11-1 Duke 17, GM 9

197 – No. 5 Conner Hartmann (Duke) major dec. Matt Meadows (GM), 10-0 Duke 21, GM 9