Falcon Wrestling Thunders Past Presbyterian, 41-3

CLINTON, S.C. – Air Force posted bonus point wins across eight weight divisions to take down Presbyterian in non-conference action, 41-3, Friday morning in Templeton Gymnasium. Air Force improved to 3-0 in non-conference duals with the win.

At 125, sophomore Nico Tocci improved to 3-0 in dual action with a 4-2 decision over Brayden Adams. The Falcons began to pour on at 133 and 141 as Gavin Caprella won by technical fall (17-1) in the second period for his sixth tech fall this season— the most by any Falcon. Freshman 141-pounder Carter Nogle continued his tear with a commanding 11-3 major decision over Ryan Luna. Nogle leads the team with 18 wins this season, 15 of those wins coming with bonus points.

Presbyterian got on at the board at 149 as Elijah Holiday edged senior Alec Viduya, 10-8. It was the last points for the Blue Hose in the dual.

Air Force rattled off bonus point wins from 157 to heavyweight, scoring three technical falls, two major decisions, and a pin. Freshman Josh Palacio earned his first collegiate dual meet win by clinic, scoring a 17-1 technical fall in the third period. Freshman teammate Logan Fowler represented Air Force at 165 pounds, blanking Jamison Colongione, 11-0. Fowler improved to 10-3 on the season for the best win percentage of all Falcons.

Senior Jack Ganos let it fly at 174, tech falling Caleb Rose, 17-1, in the third period. Senior teammate Gage Musser continued the routing by imposing an 11-1 major decision over Nathan Furman for his second major of the season.

Freshman standout Brian Burburija was relentless in his second period technical fall over Toler Hornick, 17-0. Burburija improved to 17 wins with his fifth dual meet win of the season. The win also marked Burburija fifth tech fall. Sophomore heavyweight Antonio Ramos capped the stellar performance with a pin in the waning seconds of a battle against Morvens Saint-Jean. Ramos led 11-8 when the fall came at 6:46. The Falcons scored 123 match points to the Presbyterian's 27.

Next up, Air Force travels to Davidson, North Carolina, to take on the Wildcats in dual action, Sunday (Jan. 26). Action in John M. Belk Arena is slated for 4 pm ET.

125: Nico Tocci (AF) over Brayden Adams (PRES) (Dec 4-2)
133: Gavin Caprella (AF) over TJ Rodier (PRES) (TF 17-1 3:59)
141: Carter Nogle (AF) over Ryan Luna (PRES) (MD 11-3)
149: Elijah holiday (PRES) over Alec Viduya (AF) (Dec 10-8)
157: Josh Palacio (AF) over Joshua Roe (PRES) (TF 17-1 5:31)
165: Logan Fowler (AF) over Jamison Colongione (PRES) (MD 11-0)
174: Jack Ganos (AF) over Caleb Roe (PRES) (TF 16-0 5:28)
184: Gage Musser (AF) over Nathan Furman (PRES) (MD 11-1)
197: Brian Burburija (AF) over Toler Hornick (PRES) (TF 17-0 3:33)
285: Antonio Ramos (AF) over Morvens Saint-Jean (PRES) (Fall 6:46)

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