HEMPSTEAD — The Hofstra wrestling team defended home territory with a 23-13 victory over the visiting Franklin & Marshall at David S Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on February 2, 2025. The Pride claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.

Early Diplomats Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Jack Parker (Franklin & Marshall) secured a decision victory (5-0) to give the visitors an early lead at Hofstra 0, Franklin & Marshall 3. The 133-pound bout saw Mason Leiphart (Franklin & Marshall) secured a decision victory (9-7), extending the visitors' advantage at Hofstra 0, Franklin & Marshall 6. The 141-pound bout saw Bryce Kresho (Franklin & Marshall) secured a major decision (11-0), extending the visitors' advantage at Hofstra 0, Franklin & Marshall 10.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Pride beginning at 149 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 149 pounds, Noah Tapia prevailed by decision, followed by Jurius Clark with a decision at 157 pounds, and at 165 pounds, Kyle Mosher capped the run with a major decision, pushing the score to Hofstra 10, Franklin & Marshall 10.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Ross McFarland (Hofstra) dominated with a tech fall in 3:46 (15-0), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Nikolas Miller secured a technical fall in 5:29 (20-4), making the final score Hofstra 20, Franklin & Marshall 13. In the final bout at 285 pounds, Danny Church prevailed by decision (7-2), making the final score Hofstra 23, Franklin & Marshall 13.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Hofstra led with a 11 takedown advantage. Overall, Hofstra finished with 18 takedowns to Franklin & Marshall's 7. Nikolas Miller (Hofstra) led all wrestlers with 6 takedowns, followed by Bryce Kresho (Franklin & Marshall) with 2 takedowns and Noah Tapia (Hofstra) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis