Blue Devils Split VMI, Franklin & Marshall Duals

Sunday, December 4

Lexington, Va.

1 P.M.

Duke University

Franklin & Marshall

Blue Devils Split VMI, Franklin & Marshall Duals

12/4/2022 9:30:00 PM | Wrestling

LEXINGTON, Va. – The Duke wrestling program (2-3) split two duals on Sunday afternoon after narrowly defeating Franklin & Marshall, 19-18, and falling to VMI in a 28-9 decision.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Graduate transfer Jarred Papcsy was first to put up points for the Blue Devils in the opening match against F&M with a 3-1 sudden victory decision. Papcsy improved to 2-0 on the day after securing a 10-4 decision over Frederick Junko of VMI.
Duke secured 10 crucial points with freshman Gaetano Console's fall and a major decision from senior Jonah Niesenbaum over their F&M opponents to edge out the Diplomats, 19-18.
Decisions from Papcsy and redshirt junior Patrick Rowland started the Blue Devils off strong against the Keydets, scoring the first six points at 141 and 149, respectively.
Niesenbaum's 3-2 decision over Josh Evans rounded out Duke's nine points against VMI, falling 28-9 in the end.
No. 16 Niesenbaum has won 10 straight matches and improves to 11-1 on the season.

UP NEXT
Duke returns to the mat on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Clinton, S.C. for duals against Presbyterian and George Mason.

RESULTS
Duke 19, Franklin & Marshall 18
125: Mason Leiphart (F&M) dec. Ethan Grimminger, forfeit
133: Giovanni Diaz (F&M) dec. Drake Doolittle, 6-3
141: Jarred Papcsy dec. Pat Phillips (F&M), 3-1 SV
149: Logan Ferrero dec. Avery Clarke (F&M), 4-0
157: Nick Alvarez (F&M) dec. Nick Tattini, 7-6
165: Gaetano Console dec. RJ Moore (F&M), fall 1:17
174: Noah Fox (F&M) dec. Conor Becker, 3-1
184: Luke Chakonis dec. James Conway (F&M), 4-1
197: John Crawford (F&M) dec. Jack Wimmer, 4-3
285: Jonah Niesenbaum major dec. Chase Thompson (F&M), 13-2

Extra Match:
149: Patrick Rowland major dec. Hunter Hockensmith (F&M), 10-2

VMI 28, Duke 9
125: Anthony Burke (VMI) dec. Ethan Grimminger, forfeit
133: Dyson Dunham (VMI) major dec. Drake Doolittle, 10-0
141: Jarred Papcsy dec. Frederick Junko (VMI), 10-4
149: Patrick Rowland dec. Ryan Vigil (VMI), 6-4 SV
157: Job Chishko (VMI) dec. Preston Decker, 5-0
165: Braxton Lewis (VMI) dec. Gaetano Console, fall 2:43
174: Jon Hoover (VMI) dec. Conor Becker, 3-1
184: Zach Brown (VMI) dec. Luke Chakonis, 3-1
197: Tyler Mousaw (VMI) dec. Jack Wimmer, 6-3
285: Jonah Niesenbaum dec. Josh Evans (VMI), 3-2

Extra Match:
285: Solomon Harris (VMI) dec. Connor Barket, fall 4:18

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