Saturday, January 14
Providence, R.I.
6:30 PM
Brown University
4
vs
36
North Carolina
Photo by: Chip DeLorenzo
Clearie Wins at 174 Against North Carolina
1/14/2023 8:09:00 PM | Wrestling
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sophomore Drew Clearie came away with a major decision (15-4) at 174 pounds against Gino Esposito of North Carolina Saturday night at the Pizzitola Sports Center.
It was Clearie's second win against a Power Five opponent this season and his second major decision victory of the year.
"I felt pretty good going out there," said Clearie. "I think the team had a lot of improvement overall and we are improving week-by-week. There are still a good amount of things that we need to work on and we have to take pride in those small steps for what we're working for toward the end of the year. It was a fun experience and we're looking forward to getting back in the wrestling room and fixing the small things."
"North Carolina looked great tonight," said Head Coach Jordan Leen. "Their staff has them at their best moving into the second half of the season like they typically do. We lost a couple close ones that sting, but it was great to see Drew Clearie get us on the board with another win at home."
Brown hosts nationally-ranked Cornell on Saturday at 12 p.m.
North Carolina 36, Brown 4
125: Jack Wagner (UNC) def. Shane Hanson-Ashworth (Brown): Maj. Dec. 16-5
133: Jace Palmer (UNC) def. Hunter Adrian (Brown): Dec. 5-3
141: Lachlan McNeil (UNC) def. Ian Oswalt (Brown): Maj. Dec. 18-6
149: Zach Sherman (UNC) def. Ricky Cabanillas: Dec. 3-2
157: Austin O'Connor (UNC) def. Sam McMonagle (Brown): Pin 1:57
165: Joey Mazzara (UNC) def. Harrison Trahan (Brown): Maj. Dec. 13-2
174: Drew Clearie (Brown) def. Gino Esposito (UNC): Maj. Dec. 14-4
184: Gavin Kane (UNC) def. Nicholas Olivieri (Brown): TF 22-7
197: Cade Lautt (UNC) def. Lear Quinton (Brown): Maj. Dec. 12-3
285: Aydin Guttridge (UNC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown): Dec. 5-1
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It was Clearie's second win against a Power Five opponent this season and his second major decision victory of the year.
"I felt pretty good going out there," said Clearie. "I think the team had a lot of improvement overall and we are improving week-by-week. There are still a good amount of things that we need to work on and we have to take pride in those small steps for what we're working for toward the end of the year. It was a fun experience and we're looking forward to getting back in the wrestling room and fixing the small things."
"North Carolina looked great tonight," said Head Coach Jordan Leen. "Their staff has them at their best moving into the second half of the season like they typically do. We lost a couple close ones that sting, but it was great to see Drew Clearie get us on the board with another win at home."
Brown hosts nationally-ranked Cornell on Saturday at 12 p.m.
North Carolina 36, Brown 4
125: Jack Wagner (UNC) def. Shane Hanson-Ashworth (Brown): Maj. Dec. 16-5
133: Jace Palmer (UNC) def. Hunter Adrian (Brown): Dec. 5-3
141: Lachlan McNeil (UNC) def. Ian Oswalt (Brown): Maj. Dec. 18-6
149: Zach Sherman (UNC) def. Ricky Cabanillas: Dec. 3-2
157: Austin O'Connor (UNC) def. Sam McMonagle (Brown): Pin 1:57
165: Joey Mazzara (UNC) def. Harrison Trahan (Brown): Maj. Dec. 13-2
174: Drew Clearie (Brown) def. Gino Esposito (UNC): Maj. Dec. 14-4
184: Gavin Kane (UNC) def. Nicholas Olivieri (Brown): TF 22-7
197: Cade Lautt (UNC) def. Lear Quinton (Brown): Maj. Dec. 12-3
285: Aydin Guttridge (UNC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown): Dec. 5-1
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
