Castelline Earns First Nationals Win In Program History

CORALVILLE, Iowa.—The Fontbonne University men's wrestling team competed today at the NWCA Division III Championships.

At 133 pounds, Cody Castelline earned the programs first win at Nationals with a 3-1 decision win over Jason Padilla (Simpson). He advanced to square off against No. 4 Charlie Pickell (Augsburg) and it was Pickell winning by major decision, 11-3.

On the consolation side of the bracket, Castelline squared off against No. 3 Eron Haynes (Nebraska Wesleyan) and fell by major decision, 16-6.

At 141 pounds, David Vance took on No. 9 Veliko Kochiu (Concordia-Wisconsin) and Kochiu won by technical fall, 16-0. In the consolation bracket, Vance took on La'ron Ruffin (Adrian) and Ruffin went on for the technical fall win, 22-4.

At 174, Micah Dennis fell by decision, 11-4, against Elijah Marin (Ferrum) in his first match. In the consolation match, Dennis faced off against Zach Altman from Adrian and fell by major decision, 12-3.

At 197, Sam Martin opened with a 4-0 fall (1:17) against No. 3 Gabriel Zierden (Concordia-MN). In his second match of the day, Martin took a tough 4-1 fall (1:50) against Trevor Trende (Cornell).

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