CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga wrestling team defended home territory with a 16-15 victory over the visiting Bellarmine at Maclellan Gym on February 23, 2025. The Mocs claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.

Early Knights Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Jack Parker (Bellarmine) secured a decision victory (8-5) to give the visitors an early lead at Chattanooga 0, Bellarmine 3. At 133 pounds, Blake Boarman (Chattanooga) earned a decision (7-4), tying the score at Chattanooga 3, Bellarmine 3. At 141 pounds, Eli Knight (Chattanooga) secured a decision victory (5-4), giving the home team the lead at Chattanooga 6, Bellarmine 3.

Match Turning Point

A pivotal moment came at 197 pounds when Andrew Liber (Bellarmine) prevailed by decision, giving the visitors a lead they would not relinquish at Chattanooga 14, Bellarmine 15. At 285 pounds, Ethan Vergara (Chattanooga) responded with a decision, bringing the score to Chattanooga 17, Bellarmine 15.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Devan Hendricks (Bellarmine) earned a decision (7-2), followed by Andrew Liber at 197 pounds who won by decision (5-0), The team victory was mathematically secured at 285 pounds when Ethan Vergara earned a decision (4-2), making the final score Chattanooga 17, Bellarmine 15.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Chattanooga led with a 3 takedown advantage. Overall, Chattanooga finished with 12 takedowns to Bellarmine's 9. Noah Castillo (Chattanooga) led all wrestlers with 5 takedowns, followed by Cole Nance (Bellarmine) with 3 takedowns and Jack Parker (Bellarmine) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis