FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2004
2004 CAA Wrestling Championships-Final Results
Hofstra University Champion
LAWRENCEVILLE , NJ --With four champions and four runners-up, Hofstra University won its third consecutive Colonial Athletic Association Wrestling Championship Saturday.
Rider University sophomore Dave Miller was named the Tournament Most Outstanding Wrestler, coming from the second seed to win the CAA 157 pound title. Miller won all four of his bouts, two by fall, including a pin over the top seed in the finals.
Tournament host Rider University placed second with two champions, a runner-up and two third place finishes, just ahead of third place Boston University .
The 20 finalists along with five wild card selections will now advance to the NCAA National Championship Tournament, March 18-20, in St. Louis , MO.
The five wildcard selections are: 125 Rob Rebmann of Drexel (third place), 133 Joe Cristaldi of Drexel (third place), 141 Joey Rivera of Boston (third place), 141 Rob Becker of George Mason (fourth place), and heavyweight Carmelo Marrero of Rider (third place).
The alternates include: 157 Rob Belville of Sacred Heart (third place), 149 Rayes Gonzales of Boston (third place) and 184 Adam Wright (third place) of Old Dominion.
2004 CAA Wrestling Championships-Final Results
Team Standings Points Champions 2nd 3rd 4th
Hofstra 111 4 4 0 1
Rider 69.5 2 1 2 0
Boston 67 0 2 3 1
George Mason 59.5 1 0 1 3
Sacred Heart 56.5 2 0 1 1
Drexel 46.5 0 2 2 0
Old Dominion 29 0 1 1 1
Binghamton 27.5 1 0 0 1
Campbell 12.5 0 0 0 2
James Madison 8.0 0 0 0 0
Wagner 4.5 0 0 0 0
Championship Finals
125 1. Tom Noto-Hofstra dec. 2. Jose Leon-Boston 6-2
133 1. Mike Messina-Sacred Heart dec. 2. Don Fisch-Rider 6-4
141 3. Josh Ruff-Binghamton dec. 4. John Manarte-Hofstra 5-3
149 1. Adrian Austin-GMU dec. 3. James Strouse-Hofstra 8-4
157 2. Dave Miller-Rider wbf 1. Paul Siemon-Hofstra 2:47
165 1. Ralph Everett-Hofstra dec. 2. Leighton Brady-Boston 7-2
174 1. Noel Thompson-Hofstra wbf 2. Nick Kozar-Drexel 1:52
184 1. Nick Catone-Rider dec. 2. Brad Christie-Hofstra 2-1
197 1. Chris Skretkowicz-Hofstra dec. 2. Chris Jones-Drexel 4-0
285 1. Payam Zarrinpour-Sacred Heart dec. 3. Derrel Lorthridge-ODU 4-2 o.t.
Consolation Finals
125 4. Rob Rebmann-Drexel major dec. 6. Andy Bricker-Campbell 12-3
133 3. Joe Cristaldi-Drexel dec. 4. David Emison-GMU 6-0
141 2. Joey Rivera-Boston dec. 1. Rob Becker-GMU medical forfeit
149 2. Rayes Gonzales-Boston dec. 6 Beau Bruno-Binghamton 3-2
157 5. Robert Belville-Sacred Heart dec. 4. Jesse Pearce-ODU 6-1
165 6. Sean Early-GMU tech fall 3 Sherwood Fendryk-Sacred Heart 18-3 (5:00)
174 4. Ben Schliens-Boston dec. 6 Nick Webster-GMU 6-4
184 3. Adam Wright-ODU dec. 4. Lantz Nixon-Campbell 8-3
197 3. Jared Terrell-Rider dec. 4 John DaCruz-Boston 5-3
285 2. Carmelo Marrero-Rider dec. 4. Dan Garay-Hofstra 3-1
125
quarter-finals
1. Tom Noto-Hofstra wbf Jared Smith-ODU 3:26
4. Rob Rebmann-Drexel major dec. 5. Phil Kalil-Sacred Heart 9-1
2. Jose Leon-Boston wbf Ed Tan-GMU 2:50
6. Andy Bricker-Campbell dec. 3. Bobby Stinson-Rider 12-10
semi-finals
1. Tom Noto-Hofstra major dec. 4. Rob Rebmann-Drexel 11-3
2. Jose Leon-Boston wbf 6. Andy Bricker-Campbell 6:30
finals
1. Tom Noto-Hofstra dec. 2. Jose Leon-Boston 6-2
consolations
Ed Tan-GMU def. 3. Bobby Stinson-Rider medical forfeit
Phil Kalil-Sacred Heart tech fall Jared Smith-ODU 23-7 (6:22)
4. Rob Rebmann-Drexel wbf Ed Tan-GMU 2:57
6. Andy Bricker-Campbell dec. Phil Kalil-Sacred Heart 5-1
third place
4. Rob Rebmann-Drexel major dec. 6. Andy Bricker-Campbell 12-3
133
first round
5. Mike Tutunjian-Wagner wbf Brett Frimer-Boston 5:52
quarter-finals
4. David Emison-GMU major dec. 5. Mike Tutunjian-Wagner 17-8
1. Mike Messina-Sacred Heart major dec. Todd Schroeder-JMU 16-8
3. Joe Cristaldi-Drexel wbf 6. Jordan Henning-Campbell 5:51
2. Don Fisch-Rider tech fall Kyle Willard-Binghamton 16-1 5:15
semi-finals
1. Mike Messina-Sacred Heart major dec. 4. David Emison-GMU 24-10
2. Don Fisch-Rider dec. 3. Joe Cristaldi-Drexel 11-6
finals
1. Mike Messina-Sacred Heart dec. 2. Don Fisch-Rider 6-4
consolations
Brett Frimer-Boston dec. Jordan Henning-Campbell 12-9
Brett Frimer-Boston dec. Kyle Willard-Binghamton 13-8
Todd Schroeder-JMU dec. 5. Mike Tutunjian-Wagner 10-8
4. David Emison-GMU wbf Brett Frimer-Boston 5:14
3. Joe Cristaldi-Drexel major dec. Todd Schroeder-JMU 13-1
third place
3. Joe Cristaldi-Drexel dec. 4. David Emison-GMU 6-0
141
first round
Brian Kibler-JMU major dec. Justin Ensign-Wagner 10-2
4. John Manarte-Hofstra dec. Rick Bauer-Rider 8-2
6. Adam Bricker-Campbell dec. Michael Davis-ODU 10-5
quarter-finals
1. Rob Becker-GMU wbf Brian Kibler-JMU 2:01
4. John Manarte-Hofstra dec. #5 Chris Renninger-Drexel 9-5 s.v.
#3 Josh Ruff-Binghamton dec. 6. Adam Bricker-Campbell 4-3
2. Joey Rivera-Boston major dec. Kyle McCarthy-Sacred Heart 15-6
semi-finals
4. John Manarte-Hofstra dec. 1. Rob Becker-GMU 3-2
#3 Josh Ruff-Binghamton dec. 2. Joey Rivera-Boston 7-2
finals
#3 Josh Ruff-Binghamton dec. 4. John Manarte-Hofstra 5-3
consolations
Kyle McCarthy-Sacred Heart wbf Justin Ensign-Wagner 5:50
6. Adam Bricker-Campbell dec. Rick Bauer-Rider 7-5
Michael Davis-ODU dec. #5 Chris Renninger-Drexel 7-4
Michael Davis-ODU wbf Brian Kibler-JMU 4:21
6. Adam Bricker-Campbell dec. Kyle McCarthy-Sacred Heart 10-4
2. Joey Rivera-Boston dec. Michael Davis-ODU 12-6
1. Rob Becker-GMU dec. 6. Adam Bricker-Campbell 4-3
third place
2. Joey Rivera-Boston def. 1. Rob Becker-GMU medical forfeit
149
first round
4. Labe Black-Rider dec. Dennis Whitby-ODU 9-3
3. James Strouse-Hofstra wbf Chris Wilson-JMU 1:35
1. Rayes Gonzales-Boston dec. Jesse Fendryk-Sacred Heart 10-4
quarter-finals
1. Adrian Austin-GMU wbf Pat Larkin-Wagner 1:28
5 Mark Cartella-Drexel dec. 4. Labe Black-Rider 2-1 o.t.
3. James Strouse-Hofstra dec. 6 Beau Bruno-Binghamton 3-1 s.v.
2. Rayes Gonzales-Boston wbf. Elliot Berger-Campbell 3:30
semi-finals
1. Adrian Austin-GMU injury default #5 Mark Cartella-Drexel 6:28
3. James Strouse-Hofstra dec. 2. Rayes Gonzales-Boston 4-2
finals
1. Adrian Austin-GMU dec. 3. James Strouse-Hofstra 8-4
consolations
#6 Beau Bruno-Binghamton dec. Dennis Whitby-ODU 6-5
4. Labe Black-Rider wbf Chris Wilson-JMU 3:32
Jesse Fendryk-Sacred Heart wbf Pat Larkin-Wagner 4:24
#6 Beau Bruno-Binghamton tech fall Elliot Berger-Campbell 19-4
Jesse Fendryk-Sacred Heart wbf 4. Labe Black-Rider 2:31
#6 Beau Bruno-Binghamton injury default #5 Mark Cartella-Drexel 1:15
2. Rayes Gonzales-Boston major dec. Jesse Fendryk-Sacred Heart 12-4
third place
2. Rayes Gonzales-Boston dec. 6 Beau Bruno-Binghamton 3-2
157
first round
1. Paul Siemon-Hofstra major dec. Mitch Webster-GMU 14-5
2. Dave Miller-Rider wbf Ray Lamb-Drexel 2:07
quarter-finals
1. Paul Siemon-Hofstra major dec. Matt Hartigan-Wagner 11-2
5. Robert Belville-Sacred Heart dec. 4. Jesse Pearce-ODU 8-2
3. Zak Johns-Boston dec. 6. Justin Hoch-Binghamton 5-1
2. Dave Miller-Rider dec. Derick Schoenly-JMU 7-2
semi-finals
1. Paul Siemon-Hofstra dec. 5. Robert Belville-Sacred Heart 8-2
2. Dave Miller-Rider dec. 3. Zak Johns-Boston 3-1
finals
2. Dave Miller-Rider wbf 1. Paul Siemon-Hofstra 2:47
consolations
Mitch Webster-GMU dec. Derick Schoenly-JMU 5-2
Matt Hartigan-Wagner major dec. Ray Lamb-Drexel 16-5
Mitch Webster-GMU major dec. 6. Justin Hoch-Binghamton 9-1
4. Jesse Pearce-ODU major dec. Matt Hartigan-Wagner 17-4
5. Robert Belville-Sacred Heart dec. Mitch Webster-GMU 7-3
4. Jesse Pearce-ODU injury default 3. Zak Johns-Boston 3:00
third place
5. Robert Belville-Sacred Heart dec. 4. Jesse Pearce-ODU 6-1
165
first round
4. Ryan Cunningham-Rider major dec. Matt Yonkoski-JMU 14-4
6. Sean Early-GMU tech fall Joe Gartiser-Binghamton 19-3 5:08
quarter-finals
1. Ralph Everett-Hofstra tech fall. Steve Beard-Drexel 17-2
4. Ryan Cunningham-Rider dec. #5 John Adams-ODU 7-2
6. Sean Early-GMU tech fall #3 Sherwood Fendryk-Sacred Heart 17-2
2. Leighton Brady-Boston bye
semi-finals
1. Ralph Everett-Hofstra dec. 4. Ryan Cunningham-Rider 11-5
2. Leighton Brady-Boston dec. 6. Sean Early-GMU 3-1
finals
1. Ralph Everett-Hofstra dec. 2. Leighton Brady-Boston 7-2
consolations
#3 Sherwood Fendryk-Sacred Heart major dec. Matt Yonkoski-JMU 9-1
Joe Gartiser-Binghamton wbf #5 John Adams-ODU 2:50
Joe Gartiser-Binghamton dec. Steve Beard-Drexel 8-6
#3 Sherwood Fendryk-Sacred Heart dec. 4. Ryan Cunningham-Rider 5-3
6. Sean Early-GMU major dec. Joe Gartiser-Binghamton 16-5
third place
6. Sean Early-GMU tech fall #3 Sherwood Fendryk-Sacred Heart 18-3 (5:00)
174
first round
5. Kevin Fox-Sacred Heart dec. Brian Hocum-Campbell 8-1
3. Chris Marold-Rider wbf Mark Tse-Binghamton 4:40
quarter-finals
1. Noel Thompson-Hofstra major dec. Jason Chalfont-JMU 15-2
#4 Ben Schliens-Boston dec. 5. Kevin Fox-Sacred Heart 6-4
#6 Nick Webster-GMU dec. 3. Chris Marold-Rider 6-2
2. Nick Kozar-Drexel dec. Nelson Gosnell-ODU 5-4
semi-finals
1. Noel Thompson-Hofstra major dec. #4 Ben Schliens-Boston 8-0
2. Nick Kozar-Drexel dec. #6 Nick Webster-GMU 7-3
finals
1. Noel Thompson-Hofstra wbf 2. Nick Kozar-Drexel 1:52
consolations
Brian Hocum-Campbell dec. 3. Chris Marold-Rider 10-9
5. Kevin Fox-Sacred Heart dec. Mark Tse-Binghamton 7-4
Nelson Gosnell-ODU dec. Brian Hocum-Campbell 6-1
5. Kevin Fox-Sacred Heart major dec. Jason Chalfont-JMU 10-1
#4 Ben Schliens-Boston dec. Nelson Gosnell-ODU 4-1
#6 Nick Webster-GMU dec. 5. Kevin Fox-Sacred Heart 11-4
third place
#4 Ben Schliens-Boston dec. #6 Nick Webster-GMU 6-4
184
first round
Wayne Oakley-Sacred Heart wbf Kevin Bush-Binghamton 2:55
6. Pat Miller-Drexel dec. Jim Martin-GMU 14-6
quarter-finals
#1 Nick Catone-Rider tech fall Wayne Oakley-Sacred Heart 21-4
4. Lantz Nixon-Campbell dec. 5. Tom Sforza-Boston 3-2
#3 Adam Wright-ODU wbf 6. Pat Miller-Drexel 6:59
2. Brad Christie-Hofstra wbf Lamont Logan-JMU 2:16
semi-finals
#1 Nick Catone-Rider dec. 4. Lantz Nixon-Campbell 3-1
2. Brad Christie-Hofstra dec. #3 Adam Wright-ODU 3-2
finals
#1 Nick Catone-Rider dec. 2. Brad Christie-Hofstra 2-1
consolations
Kevin Bush-Binghamton wbf Lamont Logan-JMU 2:22
5. Tom Sforza-Boston major dec. Jim Martin-GMU 16-6
6. Pat Miller-Drexel major dec. Kevin Bush-Binghamton 13-3
5. Tom Sforza-Boston wbf Wayne Oakley-Sacred Heart 6:38
4. Lantz Nixon-Campbell injury default 6. Pat Miller-Drexel 4:01
#3 Adam Wright-ODU dec. 5. Tom Sforza-Boston 6-1
third place
#3 Adam Wright-ODU dec. 4. Lantz Nixon-Campbell 8-3
197
first round
5. Harry Zandler-GMU wbf Evan Weber Junot-Wagner 1:41
3. Jared Terrell-Rider major dec. John Dolido-ODU 17-4
quarter-finals
1. Chris Skretkowicz-Hofstra wbf Max Pazdan-Sacred Heart 2:05
#4 John DaCruz-Boston wbf 5. Harry Zandler-GMU 3:25
3. Jared Terrell-Rider major dec. 6. Declan Josephson-Binghamton 13-5
2. Chris Jones-Drexel tech fall Justin Gronlie-JMU 18-3
semi-finals
1. Chris Skretkowicz-Hofstra dec. #4 John DaCruz-Boston 5-0
2. Chris Jones-Drexel dec. 3. Jared Terrell-Rider 6-5
finals
1. Chris Skretkowicz-Hofstra dec. 2. Chris Jones-Drexel 4-0
consolations
6. Declan Josephson-Binghamton major dec. Evan Weber Junot-Wagner 10-1
5. Harry Zandler-GMU wbf John Dolido-ODU 3:16
6. Declan Josephson-Binghamton dec. Justin Gronlie-JMU 8-5
5. Harry Zandler-GMU wbf Max Pazdan-Sacred Heart 1:48
#4 John DaCruz-Boston wbf 6. Declan Josephson-Binghamton 1:19
3. Jared Terrell-Rider wbf 5. Harry Zandler-GMU 6:48
third place
3. Jared Terrell-Rider dec. 4 John DaCruz-Boston 5-3
285
first round
1. Payam Zarrinpour-Sacred Heart wbf Ryan Kittrick-GMU 2:11
5. Courtny Howard-Boston wbf John Cichon-Wagner 4:49
3. Derrel Lorthridge-ODU dec. Chris Cowen-Drexel 10-5
quarter-finals
1. Payam Zarrinpour-Sacred Heart dec. Jeff Parker-Binghamton 11-6
4. Dan Garay-Hofstra dec. 5. Courtny Howard-Boston 2-1
3. Derrel Lorthridge-ODU dec. #6 Matt Coffey-JMU 4-3
2. Carmelo Marrero-Rider dec. Dennis Campbell-Campbell 3-2
semi-finals
1. Payam Zarrinpour-Sacred Heart dec. 4. Dan Garay-Hofstra 2-1
3. Derrel Lorthridge-ODU dec. 2. Carmelo Marrero-Rider 3-2
finals
1. Payam Zarrinpour-Sacred Heart dec. 3. Derrel Lorthridge-ODU 4-2 o.t.
consolations
Ryan Kittrick-GMU dec. Dennis Campbell-Campbell 4-3
#6 Matt Coffey-JMU wbf John Cichon-Wagner 4:13
5. Courtny Howard-Boston dec. Chris Cowen-Drexel 3-1 o.t.
5. Courtny Howard-Boston dec. Jeff Parker-Binghamton 5-1
#6 Matt Coffey-JMU wbf Ryan Kittrick-GMU 1:55
4. Dan Garay-Hofstra dec. #6 Matt Coffey-JMU 3-2
2. Carmelo Marrero-Rider dec. 5. Courtny Howard-Boston 7-3
third place
2. Carmelo Marrero-Rider dec. 4. Dan Garay-Hofstra 3-1
