The Bears kicked off the competition with an impressive victory against the host Nassau Community College, dominating the match with a resounding score of 46-11. This commanding win was powered by several standout performances, particularly in the form of bonus-point victories. Notably, Myrin Nixon, Kingsley Menifee, Cameron Johnson and Xavier Doolin delivered pins, to go along with exceptional technical falls by Aaron Turner, Josh Greenwood and Cortilius Vann, demonstrating their ability to control the mat and secure points for the team. 

Nassau CC 11, Morgan State 49
Nassau's Main Gym

125: wbf.
133: Ramirez (Nassau) def Julian Dawson (MSU) by Fall, 2:52
141: Myrin Nixon (MSU) def Santiago Palaez (Nassau) by Fall, 2:20
149: Aaron Turner (MSU) def Cornelius Jones (Nassau) by TF 17-1
157: Joshua Greenwood (MSU) def Joseph Keesee (Nassau) by TF 18-3
165: Joseph Mattai (Nassau) def Kyle Grey (MSU) by TF 16-2
174: Cortlius Vann (MSU) def Kenaje Demosthene (Nassau) by TF 16-1
184: Kingsley Menifee (MSU) def Noah Foster (Nassau) by Fall, 2:59
197: Cameron Johnson (MSU) def Sabih Noman (Nassau) by Fall, :36
285: Xavier Doolin (MSU) def. Dominick Albertelli (Nassau) by Fall, 1:31

The second match, however, posed a greater test of the Bears' resilience as they took on Hofstra. Despite the team's valiant efforts, they faced a narrow 27-19 defeat. The competition was fierce, and several matches were closely contested. Menifee ran his record to 2-0 for the day by securing a gritty win against Gavin Proffitt at 184, and Xavier Doolin punctuated the meet by pinning Danny Church in 3:37.

Hofstra 27, Morgan State 19
Nassau's Main Gym

125: Julian Dawson (MSU) dec. Teague Strobel (Hofstra), 1:48
133: Liardi (Hofstra) def. Shawn Ryncarz (MSU) by MD, 16-7  
141: Justin Hoyle (Hofstra) def. Myrin Nixon (MSU) by Fall, 4:23
149: Noah Tapia (Hofstra) def. Charles (MSU) by Dec. 9-6
157: Frank Volpe (Hofstra) def. Eric Tecson (MSU) by MD, 17-6
165: Kyle Mosher (Hofstra) def. Lockhart (MSU) by Fall, 2:56
174: Cortilius Vann (MSU)  def. Matthew Waddell (Hofstra) by Dec. 4-2
184: Kingsley Menifee (MSU) def. Gavin Proffitt (Hofstra) by MD, 11-1 
197: Nikolas Miller (Hofstra) def. Cameron Johnson by MD 13-3
285: Xavier Doolin (MSU) def. Danny Church (Hofstra) by Fall, 3:37

The day's events served as a valuable learning experience for the Bears, highlighting both their strengths and areas for growth as they gear up to embrace a well-deserved holiday break. With the Southern Scuffle on the horizon, the Bears prepare to come back even stronger, ready to begin the new year with renewed focus and energy.


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