CHARLESTON — The The Citadel wrestling team defended home territory with a 29-14 victory over the visiting Gardner Webb at McAlister Field House on February 23, 2025. The Bulldogs claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.

Early Bulldogs Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Gylon Sims (The Citadel) prevailed by decision (5-4) to give the home team an early lead at The Citadel 3, Gardner Webb 0. At 133 pounds, T.K. Davis (Gardner Webb) secured a pin in 1:43, giving the visitors the lead at The Citadel 3, Gardner Webb 6. At 141 pounds, Todd Carter (Gardner Webb) secured a technical fall in 6:39 (20-4), extending the visitors' advantage at The Citadel 3, Gardner Webb 11.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Bulldogs beginning at 165 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 5 consecutive victories. At 165 pounds, Thomas Snipes won by technical fall, followed by Ben Haubert with a major decision at 174 pounds, followed by Micah DiCarlo with a decision at 184 pounds, followed by Patrick Brophy with a technical fall at 197 pounds, and at 285 pounds, John Chesser capped the run with a pin, pushing the score to The Citadel 29, Gardner Webb 14.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Micah DiCarlo (The Citadel) secured a decision victory (4-1), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Patrick Brophy secured a technical fall in 5:06 (19-2), making the final score The Citadel 23, Gardner Webb 14. In the final bout at 285 pounds, John Chesser won by fall in 4:34, making the final score The Citadel 29, Gardner Webb 14.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, The Citadel led with a 7 takedown advantage. Overall, The Citadel finished with 15 takedowns to Gardner Webb's 8. Todd Carter (Gardner Webb) led all wrestlers with 5 takedowns, followed by Patrick Brophy (The Citadel) with 5 takedowns and Thomas Snipes (The Citadel) with 4 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis