California Baptist University
CSU Bakersfield
The Lancers Sweep the Senior Day Double Dual over CSUB and Hofstra
2/18/2024 12:05:00 AM | Wrestling
RIVERSIDE--- The California Baptist University wrestling team closed its 2024 home schedule strong with a pair of victories in a double dual against Cal State Bakersfield and Hofstra on Senior Night.
After the senior day celebration concluded, the Lancers dominated both duals, outscoring their opposition 60-17 on the evening. CBU claimed victory in 15 of the 20 total matches in the double dual and earned in bonus points in seven matches.
DUAL #1 vs. CSUB:
The afternoon began with a tilt against a familiar foe, the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners. The dual marked the tenth meeting of the two programs and the ninth straight season the two squads have matched up in a dual. The Lancers have now claimed two straight on the Roadrunners after defeating them 31-7.
The Lancers dominate the Roadrunners in the In-State rivalry dual, winning eight of the ten bouts‼️#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/Cj6V5JExe7
— California Baptist Wrestling (@CBUwrestling) February 18, 2024
The dual began at 133 lbs, with Hunter Leake giving CBU an early four points on a major decision over Santino Sanchez. The Lancers would earn decision victories from Darren Green and Dayne Morton in the next two bouts before a Chaz Hallmark technical fall would CBU a commanding 15-0 lead through four matches.
Leake with the reversal!! 🔄🔄#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/opwAH60fDG
— California Baptist Wrestling (@CBUwrestling) February 18, 2024
The Lancers would continue their winning ways in the next four bouts, with Nathan Haas and Peter Acciardi both bringing in bonus points for the home team. The Roadrunners would avoid the closeout by winning the final two matches of the dual to record the 31-7 final score.
DUAL #2 vs. Hofstra:
The Lancers battled the Hofstra Pride of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association to close the evening. The Pride bested the Lancers in a tight dual in Hempstead, NY, a season ago in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. However, it was the Lancers who earned the dual win this time around by a score of 29-10.
The Lancers dominate the Pride to make it a 2-0 double dual day‼️🔥#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/Q74QaiRSu7
— California Baptist Wrestling (@CBUwrestling) February 18, 2024
CBU and Hofstra split the opening two matches, with #24 Elijah Griffin earning the technical fall for the Lancers and the Pride winning the 133lb bout by decision. The Lancers earned decision victories in each of the next five bouts to expand their lead to 17-3 heading into the back half of the dual.
The Pride would win two of the next three matches, but a pin registered by Nathan Haas would clinch the win for the Lancers in the 184-pound match. Hass was one of three wrestlers who competed in and won both of his duals on the evening, along with Green and Dayne Morton.
Haas make it a 2-0 day with the monster pin to secure the W in the crib. 😮💨🏠#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/lAdN6IZcxF
— California Baptist Wrestling (@CBUwrestling) February 18, 2024
CBU 31 CSUB 7
Location: Riverside, CA- Van Dyne Gym
133: Hunter Leake (CBU) over Santino Sanchez (CSUB) by major decision 10-0
141: Darren Green (CBU) over Hayden Zinkin (CSUB) by decision 10-8
149: Dayne Morton (CBU) over Brock Rogers (CSUB) by decision 4-3
157: Chaz Hallmark (CBU) over Devyn Flores-Che (CSUB) by technical fall (TF 20-2 3:51)
165: Carter Schubert (CBU) over Guillermo Escobedo (CSUB) by decision 6-4
174: Peter Acciardi (CBU) over Chris Neal (CSUB) by technical fall (TF 21-6 2:51)
184: Nathan Haas (CBU) over Braden Smelser (CSUB) by major decision 14-3
197: Eli Sheeren (CBU) over Khristian Dove (CSUB) by major decision 12-3
285: Jake Andrews (CSUB) over Max Acciardi (CBU) by major decision 15-2
125: Richard Castro-Sandoval (CSUB) over Kainoa Medina (CBU) by decision 9-4
CBU 29 Hofstra 10
Location: Riverside, CA- Van Dyne Gym
125: Elijah Griffin (CBU) over Dylan Acevedo-Switzer (Hofstra) by technical fall (TF 18-2 6:39)
133: Dylan Ryder (Hofstra) over Hunter Leake (CBU) by decision 4-0
141: Darren Green (CBU) over Alex Turley (Hofstra) by decision 8-2
149: Dayne Morton (CBU) over Noah Tapia (Hofstra) by decision 4-2
157: Drayden Morton (CBU) over Jurius Clark (Hofstra) by decision 7-1
165: Mateo De La Pena (CBU) over Eric Shindel (Hofstra) by decision 12-6
174: Ross McFarland (Hofstra) over Justin Phillips (CBU) by decision 7-1
184: Nathan Haas (CBU) pins Joseph McGinty (Hofstra) (Fall 5:46)
197: Nikolas Miller (Hofstra) over Eli Sheeren (CBU) by major decision 14-5
285: Christopher Island (CBU) wins via Forfeit (Hofstra)
NEXT: The Lancers will conclude its 2024 regular season schedule with a BIG 12 dual in Orem against the Utah Valley Wolverines. The dual is set for 10 AM PT on Saturday, February 24.
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