NEW YORK, NY - The Hunter College wrestling team hosted the Mariners of USMMA last night in a dual match-up.  The Hawks dominated 7 out of the 10 weight classes, beating out the Mariners 28-12.  With the win, Hunter improves to 2-0 while the Mariners drop to 0-1.


Freshman number nine ranked Jaydon Rice got things started for the Hawks in the 125 weight class, having a major decision of Costas Rerras 16-6.  Sophomore Kenneth Albert had a technical fall agianst the Mariner's Thomas Healey in the 133 weight class, 22-6.  Senior Chris Gogatz had a 14-1 major decision over his opponent at 141 while senior Brady Kwong had a 3-2 decision at 149.

Senior Musa DeReese had a 2-1 decision over Sam Fry at 184 while junior Leon Bodden had a 3-1 decision at 285 in overtime.

The Hawks are back on the mats on January 5th, when they compete at the NYU Quad Match.

Hunter 28, Merchant Marine 12

125: Jayden Rice (HC) Maj. Dec. Costas Rerras (USMMA), 16-6

133: Kenny Albert (HC) Tech. Fall Thomas Healey (USMMA), 22-6

141: Chris Gogatz (HC) Maj. Dec. Matt Watson (USMMA), 14-1

149: Brady Kwong (HC) Dec. Nic Watson (USMMA), 3-2

157: Branden Yeik (USMMA) Dec. Jesse Capello (HC), 8-2

165: Jesse Bader (HC) WBF Barada Moncravie (USMMA), 4:10

174: Josh Miller (USMMA) WBF Curtis Bernadeau-Pierre (HC), 1:13

184: Musa DeReese (HC) Dec. Sam Fry (USMMA), 2-1

197: Ricky Fisher (USMMA) Dec. Alan Djokie (HC), 8-2

HWT: Leon Bodden (HC) Dec. Tim Axelsson (USMMA), 3-1