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Camels win at The Citadel 27-9

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Three Camels picked up major decisions to lead visiting Campbell to a 27-9 Southern Conference victory at The Citadel on Sunday at McAlister Field House.

The Camels (14-8, 5-0 SoCon) won its sixth dual in the last seven outings and remained perfect in SoCon contests, while taking its eighth consecutive win over the Bulldogs (6-4, 2-4 SoCon).

CU claimed two of the day's first three bouts via major decision, with Dom Baker leading off with a 15-4 win over Aidan Lenz at 165 pounds. At 184, No. 28 Caleb Hopkins registered a 12-0 shutout over Micah DiCarlo.

No. 29 Levi Hopkins followed with a 6-1 decision over Mark Chaid at 197, and Chris Rivera tallied a 7-5 decision over Ethan Willis at 149 as Camels won seven straight bouts, including Gabriel Hixenbaugh's 12-3 major decision over Caelan Riley at 133.

Ben Haubert earned The Citadel's lone head to head win, collecting a 3-1 overtime decision at 174 pounds. Anthony Allen was also credited with a forfeit victory at 157 to close the match, with the Camels coming away with the 27-9 final score.

The Camels will continue their SoCon slate on Friday, February 10, at Bellarmine.

CAMPBELL 27, THE CITADEL 9
165: Dom Baker (CU) over Aidan Lenz (Citadel) MD 15-4
174: Ben Haubert (Citadel) over Cole Rees (CU) Dec 3-1 SV1
184: #28 Caleb Hopkins (CU) over Micah DiCarlo (Citadel) MD 12-0
197: #29 Levi Hopkins (CU) over Mark Chaid (Citadel) Dec 6-1
HWT: #13 Taye Ghadiali (CU) over John Chesser (Citadel) Dec 8-3
125: #25 Anthony Molton (CU) over Blair Orr (Citadel) Dec 10-4
133: Gabriel Hixenbaugh (CU) over Caelan Riley (Citadel) MD 12-3
141: #32 Shannon Hanna (CU) over Jacob Silka (Citadel) Dec 4-3
149: Chris Rivera (CU) over Ethan Willis (Citadel) Dec 7-5
157: Anthony Allen (Citadel) Win by forfeit
Individual rankings according to NCAA Coaches' Panel (as of 1/19/23)
 
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Players Mentioned

Caleb Hopkins

Caleb Hopkins

6' 1"
Redshirt Freshman
Taye Ghadiali

Taye Ghadiali

6' 2"
Freshman
Gabriel Hixenbaugh

Gabriel Hixenbaugh

5' 5"
Freshman
Levi Hopkins

Levi Hopkins

6' 0"
Freshman
Shannon Hanna

Shannon Hanna

5' 8"
Senior
Anthony Molton

Anthony Molton

5' 6"
Redshirt Junior
Cole Rees

Cole Rees

5' 11"
Redshirt Freshman
Chris Rivera

Chris Rivera

5' 7"
Redshirt Sophomore
Dom Baker

Dom Baker

5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Caleb Hopkins

Caleb Hopkins

6' 1"
Redshirt Freshman
Taye Ghadiali

Taye Ghadiali

6' 2"
Freshman
Gabriel Hixenbaugh

Gabriel Hixenbaugh

5' 5"
Freshman
Levi Hopkins

Levi Hopkins

6' 0"
Freshman
Shannon Hanna

Shannon Hanna

5' 8"
Senior
Anthony Molton

Anthony Molton

5' 6"
Redshirt Junior
Cole Rees

Cole Rees

5' 11"
Redshirt Freshman
Chris Rivera

Chris Rivera

5' 7"
Redshirt Sophomore
Dom Baker

Dom Baker

5' 11"
Freshman