Sunday, November 3
College Park, Md.
12 p.m.
Bucknell University
35
vs
9
Kent State
Photo by: Luke Waldner
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COLLEGE PARK, Md.- Bucknell wrestling opened the 2024-25 campaign by splitting a pair of duals against Kent State and Maryland on Sunday afternoon. Bucknell eviscerated Kent State 35-9 and dropped a 26-11 decision to Maryland. The Orange & Blue scored 30+ points five times in 2023-24.
Dillon Bechtold, Dylan Chappell, and Myles Takats headlined the Bison effort by delivering 2-0 days.
Kent State Recap
Bucknell blitzed to a 20-0 lead before the Golden Flashes won a duel. Kade Davidheiser (125) recorded a decision over Nico Calello. No. 11 Kurt Phipps began his season on a high note with a technical fall (16-0) over Tyeler Hagensen. No. 25 Dylan Chappell grabbed his first win by beating Eli Ascroft by a fall. Braden Bower added a decision win over Billy Meiszner. Cade Wirnsberger edged Aaron Ferguson in a 3-2 decision for the final victory in the 20-0 run.
After a Kent State win that cut the score to 20-6, Bucknell started a 15-0 run. No. 29 Myles Takats won a technical fall over Waylon Wehler. Logan Deacetis picked up a major decision over Trent Thomas. Bucknell's final win came on a Dillon Bechtold fall over Blake Schaffer. Kent State won the final match but the Bison were thrilled with the 35-9 destruction.
The Bison welcome Morgan State to the EIWA next Sunday at 4 p.m. when Bucknell travels back to the Old Line State to face the Bears. Morgan State joined the EIWA this summer to become the association's 12th member. Bucknell smashed Morgan State 41-9 last year in Davis Gym.
Dillon Bechtold, Dylan Chappell, and Myles Takats headlined the Bison effort by delivering 2-0 days.
Kent State Recap
Bucknell blitzed to a 20-0 lead before the Golden Flashes won a duel. Kade Davidheiser (125) recorded a decision over Nico Calello. No. 11 Kurt Phipps began his season on a high note with a technical fall (16-0) over Tyeler Hagensen. No. 25 Dylan Chappell grabbed his first win by beating Eli Ascroft by a fall. Braden Bower added a decision win over Billy Meiszner. Cade Wirnsberger edged Aaron Ferguson in a 3-2 decision for the final victory in the 20-0 run.
After a Kent State win that cut the score to 20-6, Bucknell started a 15-0 run. No. 29 Myles Takats won a technical fall over Waylon Wehler. Logan Deacetis picked up a major decision over Trent Thomas. Bucknell's final win came on a Dillon Bechtold fall over Blake Schaffer. Kent State won the final match but the Bison were thrilled with the 35-9 destruction.
- 125: Kade Davidheiser dec. (6-3) Nico Calello (Bucknell 3, Kent State 0)
- 133: No. 11 Kurt Phipps TF (16-0,5:48) Tyeler Hagensen (Bucknell 8, Kent State 0)
- 141: No. 25 Dylan Chappell fall (4:55) Eli Ascroft (Bucknell 14, Kent State 0)
- 149: Braden Bower dec. (4-1) Billy Meiszner (Bucknell 17, Kent State 0)
- 157: Cade Wirnsberger dec. (3-2) Aaron Ferguson (Bucknell 20, Kent State 0)
- 165: Ethan Barr fall (5:30) No. 14 Noah Mulvaney (Bucknell 20, Kent State 6)
- 174: No. 29 Myles Takats TF (21-4, 6:26) Waylon Wehler (Bucknell 25, Kent State 6)
- 184: Logan Deacetis major dec. (11-0) Trent Thomas (Bucknell 29, Kent State 6)
- 197: Dillon Bechtold fall (6:22) Blake Schaffer (Bucknell 35, Kent State 6)
- 285: Brentan Simmerman SV dec. (5-2) Logan Shephard (Bucknell 35, Kent State 9)
Maryland Recap
The Bison inched within 6-3 but never got closer as the Terrapins's Big Ten power proved too much for the Orange & Blue. Chappell recorded its second win of the day by defeating Michael Pizzuto in a decision.
Bucknell would not score again until Takats obtained a technical fall over Branson John, cutting the deficit to 18-8. Another chance of a rally was scorched when No. 9 Jaxon Smith beat Deacetis in a major decision. Bechtold finished the Bison scoring with a decision (9-6) over Chase Mielnik.
- 125: Tyler Garvin dec. (8-2) Kade Davidheiser (Maryland 3, Bucknell 0)
- 133: No. 15 Braxton Brown dec. (7-3) No. 11 Kurt Phipps (Maryland 6, Bucknell 0)
- 141: No. 25 Dylan Chappell dec. (5-1) Michael Pizzuto (Maryland 6, Bucknell 3)
- 149: No. 27 Kal Miller dec. (10-4) Braden Bower (Maryland 9, Bucknell 3)
- 157: No. 19 Ethen Miller dec. (10-3) Cade Wirnsberger (Maryland 12, Bucknell 3)
- 165: Ryan Money wins MFF (Maryland 18, Bucknell 3)
- 174: No. 29 Myles Takats TF (20-4, 6:24) Branson John (Maryland 18, Bucknell 8)
- 184: No. 9 Jaxon Smith major dec. (14-5) Logan Deacetis (Maryland 22, Bucknell 8)
- 197: Dillon Bechtold dec. (9-6) Chase Mielnik (Maryland 22, Bucknell 11)
- 285: No. 23 Seth Nevills major dec. (9-1) Logan Shephard (Maryland 26, Bucknell 11)
The Bison welcome Morgan State to the EIWA next Sunday at 4 p.m. when Bucknell travels back to the Old Line State to face the Bears. Morgan State joined the EIWA this summer to become the association's 12th member. Bucknell smashed Morgan State 41-9 last year in Davis Gym.