WASHINGTON - The wins continue to pile up for junior
Jack Maida of American University wrestling, as the No. 16-ranked wrestler remained undefeated at 125 pounds this season with a major decision victory against the No. 4 wrestler in the nation from #5 Virginia Tech. It was the highlight of the day for the Eagles, who did not win any other bouts against the Hokies.
Notable
- Maida's performance came in the opening matchup against Eddie Ventresca, and he was in control from start to finish.
- Including two takedowns and a point for riding time, Maida came away with a 9-0 win and four points for American.
- His season record now stands at 7-0, and he has taken down two opponents that were above him in the rankings.
- Maida's opponent, Ventresca, placed seventh at the 2023 NCAA Championships to earn All-American honors.
- The Eagles had one other close match at 184 pounds as Connor Bourne came up against No. 21 Sam Fisher.
- Bourne tied it up at 1-1 with an escape early in the third period, and it stayed that way until a takedown from Fisher in the final seconds.
- Virginia Tech, ranked fifth in the country, came away with a 39-4 win over the Eagles.
Virginia Tech (L, 39-4 - Nov. 12, 2023)
- 125 - #16 Jack Maida (AU) major dec. #4 Eddie Ventresca (VT), 9-0 (AU 4-0)
- 133 - #7 Sam Latona (VT) major dec. Maximilian Leete (AU), 12-1 (Tied 4-4)\
- 141 - Hunter Mason (VT) dec. Cael McIntyre (AU), 7-1 (VT 7-4)
- 149 - #4 Caleb Henson (VT) tech. fall Ryan Zimmerman (AU), 17-2 (3:50) (VT 12-4)
- 157 - #6 Bryce Andonian (VT) pinned Kaden Milheim (AU), 1:24 (VT 18-4)
- 165 - Clayton Ulrey (VT) tech. fall Breon Phifer (AU), 21-5 (5:33) (VT 23-4)
- 174 - #3 Mekhi Lewis (VT) tech. fall Lucas White (AU), 20-3 (3:45) (VT 28-4)
- 184 - #21 Sam Fisher (VT) dec. Connor Bourne (AU), 4-1 (VT 31-4)
- 197 - #14 Andy Smith (VT) tech. fall Carsten Rawls (AU) 20-3 (5:18) (VT 36-4)
- 285 - #16 Hunter Catka (VT) dec. Will Jarrell (AU), 9-4 (VT 39-4)
Next Up
- The Eagles will return home to host Utah Valley at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17.
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