Kings Point, NY - After nearly a month without competing, the Hunter wrestling team took to the mat in their first meet of the new year against the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The Purple and Gold managed to win in three weight classes but ultimately settled for a 37-15 loss.
24 of USMMA's 37 points came via forfeit. The Hawks did not have any wrestlers competing in the 141, 165, 174 and 197 weight classes. Conversely, Hunter was awareded 12 points by way of USMMA forfeit in the 125 and 133 weight classes. At 285,
Jacob Raboy defeated his opponent, Jimmy Dunagan with an 11-8 decision.
USMMA 37 – Hunter 15 USMMA Hunter                                                                          Team Score
184: James Cruz (USMMA) wins by major decision over
Gevorg Arakelov (Hunter), 11-2 Â Â Â Â 4 0
197: Sam Houston (USMMA) wins by forfeit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 0
285:
Jacob Raboy (Hunter) wins by decision over Jimmy Dunagan (USMMA), 11-8 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 3
125:
Diego Perez (Hunter) wins by forfeit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 9
133:
Andrew Cota (Hunter) wins by forfeit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 15
141: Eddie Pinc (USMMA) wins by forfeit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16 15
149: Austin Manning (USMMA) wins by decision over
Jahongir Davronov (Hunter), 9-2 Â Â Â 19 15
157: Tharen Burns (USMMA) wins by pin over
Mohamed Khalil (Hunter), 0:44 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 25 15
165: Eric DeWald (USMMA) wins by forfeit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 31 15
174: Dominick Esposito (USMMA) wins by forfeit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 37 15
141 (Exhibition): Eddie Pinc (USMMA) wins by pin over
Andrew Cota (Hunter), 7:34
285 (Exhibition): Joe Wiley (USMMA) wins by pin over
Issa Khan (Hunter), 2:00
184 (Exhibition): Luke Gauthier (USMMA) wins by pin over
Gevorg Arakelov (Hunter), 1:32
The Hawks return to action on Saturday, January 15 when they take on both Bridgewater State and Williams College in a tri-match beginning at noon. Bridgewater State will be the host.
