Michigan State University
North Carolina
Wrestling Goes 2-1 In ACC-Big Ten Clash
11/17/2007 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Nov. 17, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Michigan State wrestling (2-2) made a strong appearance for the Big Ten Conference at Saturday's ACC-Big Ten Clash, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Eddie Smith Field House. MSU defeated North Carolina in round one, 21-15, and North Carolina State in round three, 23-15, sandwiching a second-round loss to Virginia, 29-10. Sophomore Franklin Gomez, ranked sixth at 133 pounds, bested all three of his opponents of the day, including one ranked wrestler, and improved to 8-0 on the season. The Spartans improve to 2-2 on the season in dual meets.
Big Ten and ACC programs split the six head-to-head duals 3-3, but North Carolina, N.C. State and Virginia narrowly outscored Michigan State and Purdue, 112-110.
In round one action, Michigan State tallied the first win for the Big Ten Conference, defeating UNC. Joel Trombly posted an impressive 8-0 major decision over Jason DeLuca at 125 while Gomez picked up a four-minute technical fall against Danny Lopes. Senior captain Joe Williams pinned Don Goetter in 2:34, his second dual pin in as many contests. John Murphy and Nick Palmieri also contributed wins in the Spartans' overall victory.
The Spartans third-round win over North Carolina State featured Tim Hammer's first dual start and win of the season, as he pinned Josh Langholtz in 4:02 in the 149 weight class. Palmieri tacked on four team points for MSU with his 18-3 major decision over Dane Coffee; his 18 points is the most of any Spartan so far this season. Clint Frutiger got the nod, starting at 125, and tallied a three-point decision for MSU, while Murphy posted an 8-5 upset over No. 14 Randy Goodman.
In the second-round loss to Virginia, MSU's performance was highlighted by Williams' 10-2 major decision over UVA's No. 20 Brent Jones in the 197 class. Gomez also tallied a win over a ranked opponent, nearly earning a major decision against No. 9 Eric Albright with his 7-1 victory. Trombly also picked up a an 8-5 win.
Michigan State wrestling continues action on the road, traveling to Mt. Pleasant, Mich., to take on 10th-ranked Central Michigan at 7:30 p.m. for a midweek dual on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
ACC-BIG TEN CLASH
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007
Eddie Smith Field House, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Round One
Michigan State 21, North Carolina 15
Wt. Result Score/Time
125 Joel Trombly (MSU) major dec. Jason DeLuca (UNC) 8-0
133 #6 Franklin Gomez (MSU) wins via TF Danny Lopes (UNC) TF 4:00
141 Nick Stabile (UNC) dec. Jeff Wimberley (MSU) 13-10
149 Vincent Ramirez (UNC) dec. Tim Hammer (MSU) 6-2
157 Thomas Scotton (UNC) dec. John Fulger (MSU) 9-2
165 Keegan Mueller (UNC) dec. Rex Kendle (MSU) 2-0
174 John Murphy (MSU) dec. Kevin Owen (UNC) 4-1
184 Nick Palmieri (MSU) dec. Robert McCarty (UNC) 10-6
197 #14 Joe Williams (MSU) wins via fall Don Goetter (UNC) F-2:34
285 Justin Dobies (UNC) dec. Freddie DeRamus (MSU) 9-4
Round Two
Virginia 29, Michigan State 10
Wt. Result Score/Time
125 Joel Trombly (MSU) dec. Anthony Burke (UVA) 8-5
133 #6 Franklin Gomez (MSU) dec. #9 Eric Albright (UVA) 7-1
141 Kellon Balum (UVA) dec. Jeff Wimberley (MSU) 12-5
149 Shawn Harris (UVA) dec. Tim Hammer (MSU)---In OT 4-2
157 Danny Gonsor (UVA) wins via fall Ben Boudro (MSU) 0:59
165 Mike Chaires (UVA) Major dec. Rex Kendle (MSU) 13-5
174 Chris Henrich (UVA) Major dec. Blake Mesyn (MSU) 13-5
184 #11 Rocco Caponi (UVA) wins via fall Nick Palmieri (MSU) 6:36
197 #14 Joe Williams (MSU) Major dec. #20 Brent Jones (UVA) 10-2
285 Jack Danilkowicz (UVA) dec. Freddie DeRamus (MSU) 8-4
Round Three
Michigan State 22, NC State 15
Wt. Result Score/Time
125 Clint Frutiger (MSU) dec. Taylor Cummings (NCSU) 9-7
133 #6 Franklin Gomez (MSU) dec. Ryan Tice (NCSU) 9-3
141 Joe Caramanica (NCSU) wins via fall Jeff Wimberley (MSU) F- 1:02
149 Tim Hammer (MSU) wins via fall Josh Langholtz (NCSU) F- 4:02
157 Ray Ward (NCSU) dec. John Fulger (MSU) 4-2
165 Rex Kendle (MSU) dec. Jalil Dozier (NCSU) 6-2
174 John Murphy (MSU) dec. #14 Randy Goodman (NCSU) 8-5
184 Nick Palmieri (MSU) Major dec. Dane Coffee (NCSU) 18-3
197 Mark Jahad (NCSU) dec. Abe Cross (MSU) 5-2
285 Bobby Isola (NCSU) dec. Freddie DeRamus (MSU) 6-5
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