Wednesday, January 8, 2003
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The Citadel Defeats Campbell 34-10 in Wrestling

CHARLESTON, S.C.-- The Citadel defeated Campbell University, 34-10, on the strength of wins at the seven of the ten weight classes. The Bulldogs captured falls at the 133, 149, 184 and 197-pound weight classes.
The most stirring match of the night came in the 125-pound weight class between The Citadel's Ryan McClester and Campbell's star Andy Bricker. Bricker was able to ride out McClester to win a sudden death victory (2-2).
At 133-pounds, nationally ranked (18) Sean Markey downed Luke Francis in a time of 2:10.
Bricker's brother Adam defeated Bulldog Mike Martinez in the 141-pound weight class scoring a major decision 14-5.
The Bulldogs captured the next two weight class, when 149-pounder Vince Bartges scored a technical fall (17-1) over Elliot Berger late in the third period and 157-pound Travis Piccard notched a major decision (14-4) versus Victor Arena.
CU bounced back at the 165-pound class when Adam Rees slid by Bulldog James Rose 8-6.
The Citadel put the match out of reach led by captain Keith Clifton, who scored four team points for the Bulldogs by defeating Jon Carlisle 13-2. John Bohren and Jordan Everett followed by adding six team points each by pinning Brian Hocum (4:12) and Josh McConnell (5:40).
Heavyweight Billy Linane added three team points to give the Bulldogs a 34-10 advantage by slipping past Dennis Campbell 6-5.
The Camels open up Colonial Athletic Association play on Friday as they host George Mason at 1:30 p.m. in Buies Creek. The Citadel will move on as they prepare for the North Carolina State Duals January 11 in Raleigh, NC. The teams competing are Binghamton, Duke and NC State.