ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy wrestling team (2-3, 2-0 EIWA) took down Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) foe American (5-3, 0-1 EIWA) by a final score of 24-21. Bonus points proved to be decisive in the match, as the Midshipmen earned four of their six victories with bonus points, compared to three for the Eagles. 

"The guys who won looked solid, Danny Wask and Josh Koderhandt looked awesome today. Nick Treaster has been working hard and had a solid performance. Dylan Elmore made his first appearance in the lineup and saw him get a little winded but as he competes, that will only get better. The guys who won looked solid."

Navy won the opening bout at 125 pounds as freshman Nick Treaster recorded his first career dual victory with a 13-1 major over Coen Bainey. Treaster controlled the entire match with a pair of takedowns, a reversal and nabbed four back points. The Newton, Kan., native dominant outing was the Mids' first bonus point dual victory this season.

American responded with a bonus victory of its own at 133 pounds. Raymond Lopez pinned Brendan Ferretti in the third period to take 6-4 early lead.

Senior team captain Josh Koderhandt continues his strong start to his dual season with a 24-8 tech fall victory over Cael Mcintyre. Koderhandt recorded five takedowns through the first two periods to pick up his second tech fall victory this season. The Belleville, Ill., native improves to 5-0 in dual competition with two victories that resulted in bonus fashion.

It was a back-and-forth matchup at 149 pounds where Kaemen Smith battled Gage Owen. Smith came back from a 3-0 deficit to take a 4-3 lead in the second stanza, but a reversal and two back points gave Owen a 7-4 lead heading into the final period. Smith battled his way to tie the bout 9-9 with a takedown and a reversal. Owen countered with a reversal of his own and a four point near-fall to secure riding time and walk away with a 16-10 victory.

Navy would go on a run winning four of the next five matches at 157, 165, 174 and 197 pounds with two decisions, a major and a tech fall. Jonathan Ley (157) won his second dual match this season in a low scoring bout against Jack Nies, 4-1. The lone takedown of the match came from Ley in the second period. Ley displayed great defense in the final 30 seconds as he was lifted to one leg but prevented the tying takedown.

Freshman Dylan Elmore made his collegiate debut at 165 pounds. The Marion, Kan., native exploded with a fast start recording a pair of takedowns in the opening period. Followed by a scoreless second period, Elmore recorded an escape point and one last takedown to secure 1:24 of riding time for the 11-4 victory.

Danny Wask secured a dominant 17-2 tech fall victory over Caleb Compos. Wask held Compos scoreless through the first two periods while scoring two takedowns, four near-fall points and an escape. The Wantage, N.J., native easily executed two more takedowns in the third to end the match.

Daniel Williams bumped up to 197 pounds and secured the win for the Midshipmen with a 9-1 major victory over Carsten Rawls, with strong first period with a takedown and two back points. Williams secured the bonus victory riding Rawls for nearly three minutes to secure the riding point and dual victory.

The Eagles continued to fight as they won two bouts by falls at 184 and 285 pounds.

Up Next

Navy will close out the calendar year at the Soldier Salute on Sunday, Dec. 29 through Monday Dec. 30 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

Navy vs. American Dual Results

125 | Nick Treaster (NAVY) major Coen Bainey, 13-1 // Navy 4, American 0

133 | Raymond Lopez fall Brendan Ferretti (NAVY), 6:05 // American 6, Navy 4

141 | Josh Koderhandt (NAVY) tech fall Cael Mcintyre, 24-8 // Navy 9, American 6

149 | Gage Owen dec. Kaemen Smith (NAVY), 16-10 // Navy 9, American 9

157 | Jonathan Ley (NAVY) dec. Jack Nies, 4-1 // Navy 12, American 9

165 | Dylan Elmore (NAVY) dec. Kaden Milheim, 11-4 // Navy 15, American 9

174 | Danny Wask (NAVY) tech fall Caleb Compos, 17-2 // Navy 20, American 9

184 | Lucas White fall Zyan Hall (NAVY), 1:05 // Navy 20, American 15

197 | Daniel Williams (NAVY) major Carsten Rawls, 9-1 // Navy 24, American 15

285 | Will Jarrell fall Payton Thomas (NAVY), 4:42 // Navy 24, American 21