11 Dec 2024 Victory powers Little Rock to fourth straight win
In a thrilling dual featuring as many overtime matches as those decided in regulation, Little Rock Wrestling clinched its fourth consecutive victory, remaining undefeated in dual competition with a 6-4 performance on the day.
“There were a lot of ups and downs, a lot of emotional moments, a lot of really awesome moments. The team we wrestled is gritty and tough and they make your life tough, but we found a way to score a lot of points and get after them a certain matches. It’s definitely something we’re encouraged about, but there’s always room to be better.”
Coach Erisman on the win over Central Michigan
How It Happened
The action began at 125, where Tyson Roach made his dual debut against (R) Freshman Kaden Chinavare. After a scoreless first period, Chinavare pulled ahead in the second with an escape and takedown, ultimately holding off Roach’s late comeback attempt for a 9-6 win.
Trailing 0-3, Nasir Bailey wasted no time getting Little Rock on the board at 133. The standout sophomore pinned Sean Spidle in just 1:24, giving the Trojans a 6-3 lead.
At 141, Cole Minnick faced Kellan Aure in a cautious match that ended in Aure’s favor with a second-period pin, putting Central Michigan ahead 9-6.
Brennan Van Hoecke evened the score at 149, defeating Colin Kacena 11-5 in a high-paced final period.
The turning point came at 157, where Matty Bianchi faced Johnny Lovett in the first of three overtime matches. After a tense regulation, Bianchi secured a sudden-victory takedown to win 3-1, giving the Trojans a 12-9 lead heading into intermission.
At 165, Brendon Abdon delivered another overtime win, edging Chandler Amaker with a decisive takedown.
Tyler Brennan battled Alex Cramer in the final overtime match of the day at 174. Despite building over a minute of riding time, Brennan fell 3-1 in sudden victory, narrowing the Trojans’ lead to 15-12.
Brock DelSignore provided a spark at 184, pinning Adrien Cramer in just 1:35 for his first fall as a Trojan, extending the lead to 21-12.
At 197, Stephen Little sealed the victory with style, pinning Luke Cochran in 2:28 to secure Little Rock’s fourth straight dual win and a commanding 27-12 lead.In the final bout at 285, Apollo Gothard battled hard but fell 2-0 to Bryan Caves, who used an escape and riding time to secure the victory.
Up Next
The Trojans return to action in Little Rock on Monday, December 16, as they host Chattanooga. The dual begins at 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Little Rock Sports Network.
