BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Campbell opened its Southern Conference schedule with a 31-7 win at Gardner-Webb inside Paul Porter Arena.
Campbell (4-6, 1-0 SoCon) built a 14-0 lead with back to back major decisions from No. 29
Andrew Morgan over Gardner-Webb's (1-6, 1-2 SoCon) Christian Maroni, 11-3, and
Luke Funck over Cole Graves, 12-1.
Austin Kraisser led off the match at 157 pounds with a 4-1 decision over No. 27 Tyler Marinelli. No. 27
Quentin Perez followed with an 8-5 victory over Brett Stein.
No. 29 heavyweight
Jere Heino earned Campbell's fourth of six major decisions with a 9-1 win, topping Lathan Bumgarner, and a forfeit at 125 pounds for No. 23
Korbin Meink made it 24-3 Camels with three matches remaining.
Jonathan Ryan defeated Denton Spencer at 141, 6-2, while 149 pounder
Zach Barnes claimed a 12-3 major decision over Joby Armenta to close out the match and give Campbell the 31-7 dual win.
The Camels were originally slated to open SoCon action at home on Thursday, January 18 against Appalachian State, but inclement winter weather conditions postponed the contest.
CU's matchup with Appalachian State will be made up next Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in Gore Arena. Fans are encouraged to wear their best beach attire for "Back Points and Beachwear" night. Free sunglasses will be given out (while supplies last).
The Camels travel to Davidson on Friday for their third SoCon bout of the week.
Campbell 31 | Gardner-Webb 7
157:
Austin Kraisser (Campbell) over No. 27 Tyler Marinelli (Gardner-Webb) Dec 4-1 (3-0)
165: No. 27
Quentin Perez (Campbell) over Brett Stein (Gardner-Webb) Dec 8-5 (6-0)
174: No. 29
Andrew Morgan (Campbell) over Christian Maroni (Gardner-Webb) MD 11-3 (10-0)
184:
Luke Funck (Campbell) over Cole Graves (Gardner-Webb) MD 12-1 (14-0)
197: Anthony Perrine (Gardner-Webb) over
Chris Kober (Campbell) Dec 3-2 (14-3)
285: No. 29
Jere Heino (Campbell) over Lathan Bumgarner (Gardner-Webb) MD 9-1 (18-3)
125: No. 23
Korbin Meink (Campbell) wins by forfeit (24-3)
133: Philip Anderson (Gardner-Webb) over
Aaron Burton (Campbell) MD 13-4 (24-7)
141:
Jonathan Ryan (Campbell) over Denton Spencer (Gardner-Webb) Dec 6-2 (27-7)
149:
Zach Barnes (Campbell) over Joby Armenta (Gardner-Webb) MD 12-3 (31-7)
