FAIRFAX, Va. - The Boston University wrestling team dominated its competition at the Colonial Athletic Association Duals. The event was held at the George Mason University Field house. The Terriers cruised to a perfect record with four decisive victories.
On Friday, B. U. (10-2, 6-1 CAA) defeated Campbell, 40-3. On Saturday, the Terriers bested James Madison, 41-3, then downed Old Dominion, 34-9. They completed their four-match sweep with a 38-6 victory over host George Mason. The Terriers were one of three schools to post perfect records at the Duals. Hofstra and Rider also went 4-0.
Leighton Brady (165 pounds), Zack Johns (157 pounds), Ben Schilens (174 pounds), and John DaCruz (197) each went 3-0 during the two-day Duals. DaCruz pinned each of his opponents.
As a team, B. U. went 4-0 at 157 pounds and at 174 pounds. The Terriers went 3-0 at 141-pounds.
Overall school performances follow: Binghamton (1-4), Boston University (4-0), Campbell (1-4), Drexel (3-1), George Mason (2-3), Hofstra (4-0), James Madison (1-4), Old Dominion (2-3), Rider (4-0), Sacred Heart (3-1), Wagner (0-5).
B. U. hosts conference opponent Drexel University on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p. m. at Case Gym.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 40, CAMPBELL 3 125 - Brett Frimer (BU) dec. Andy Bricker, 4-3 133 - Mike Galorenzo (BU) dec. Jordan Henning, 11-8 141 - Joseph Rivera (BU) dec. Adam Bricker, 3-2 149 - Rayes Gonzales (BU) pin Elliot Berger (2:26) 157 - Zachary Johns (BU) maj. dec. Jeff Lyons, 12-2 165 - (17/19) Leighton Brady (BU) wins forf. 174 - Benjamin Schilens (BU) pin Brian Hocum (4:43) 184 - Lantz Nixon (C) dec. Thomas Sforza, 4-3 197 - John DaCruz (BU) pin Mark Averell (1:30) HWT - Courtney Howard (BU) dec. Dennis Campbell, 3-2
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 41, JAMES MADISON 3 125 - Brett Frimer (BU) wins forf. 133 - Todd Schroeder (JM) dec. Mike Galorenzo, 8-6 141 - Chris Coppolo (BU) maj. dec. Brian Kibler, 13-5 149 - Rayes Gonzales (GU) pin Chris Wilson (4:26) 157 - Greg Politi (BU) dec. Derrick Schoenly, 7-2 165 - (17/19) Leighton Brady (BU) tech. fall Andrew Robarge, 24-9 174 - Warren Haines (BU) dec. Zach Winfrey, 5-0 184 - Tom Sforza (BU) tech. fall Lamont Logan, 20-4 197 - John DaCruz (BU) pin Justin Gronile (1:02) HWT - Courtney Howard (BU) dec. Matt Coffey, 4-2
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 34, OLD DOMINION 9 125 - Brett Frimer (B) pin Jared Smith (4:18) 133 - Bill Hayduk (OD) dec. Mike Galorenzo, 10-9 141 - Joey Rivera (B) pin Mike Davis (2:25) 149 - Rayes Gonzales (B) maj. dec. Brian Roznowski, 20-9 157 - Zachary Johns (B) pin Jesse Pearce (2:58) 165 - (17/19) Leighton Brady (B) dec. John Adams, 10-4 174 - Ben Schilens (B) dec. Robby Gosnell, 11-7 184 - Adam Wright (OD) dec. Tom Sforza, 3-1 197 - John DaCruz (B) wins forf. HWT - Darrell Lorthridge (OD) dec. Courtney Howard, 10-6
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 38, GEORGE MASON 6 125 - Brett Frimer (B) wins forf. 133 - David Emison (GM) dec. Mike Galorenzo, 14-9 141 - Boston Univ. wins forf. 149 - (--/18) Adrian Austin (GM) dec. Rayes Gonzales, 20-14 157 - Zack Johns (B) dec. Mitch Webster, 4-3 165 - (17/19) Leighton Brady (B) dec. Sean Early, 4-3 174 - Ben Schilens (B) tech. fall Matt Horton, 17-0 184 - Brett Scholnick (B) dec. Jim Martin, 6-3 197 - John DaCruz (B) pin Harry Zander (2:20) HWT - Courtney Howard (B) pin Sandy Ailor (1:07)