MATCH DETAILS
University of the Ozarks – Runner-Up
Southeast Conference Championships
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Danville, Virginia
Averett University
ON THE MAT
The Eagles finished as the runner-up in the Southeast Conference Championships Saturday in Virginia. The Eagles have finished as runner-up in its last three appearances at the Conference Championships. The Eagles now turn their attention to the NCAA Division III post-season as they head to Iowa for the NCAA III Regionals February 25-26. Highlighting the championships were individual titles by Jacob Dado (141) and Ndayambaje John (165). Jake Dado won by tech fall over Colton White (Shenandoah University) (TF 20-5). He won by decision over Levi Englman (Ferrum) (Dec 5-1) and in the championship match won by decision over Brandon Woody (Averett University) (Dec 3-1). John won by fall over Gabriel Pittman (Huntingdon) (Fall 1:56). He won by decision over Anthony Taylor (Averett University) (Dec 11-5) and in the championship match won by decision over Alex Turley (Averett University) (Dec 6-3). Additionally, Nathan Rankin (125), Jaylen York (149) and Joaquin Bautista (157) finished as runner-up. Overall, the Eagles had nine place winners. Dado was named Southeast Conference Rookie of the Year.
COACH GARDNER QUOTE
"We had a great run finishing with five finalists out of the ten weights. The guys really fought hard and did the best they could. Ndayambaje wrestled very well to get us our first individual conference championship. Jacob had a very impressive first year run in the tournament. He defeated a nationally-ranked guy to win a conference title. Overall, we are excited heading into regionals and proud of those guys stepping their foot on the line and going after it."
TEAM SCORES
1. Averett University (154.5)
2. University of the Ozarks (128.0)
3. Roanoke College (121.5)
4. Greensboro (98.5)
5. Ferrum (69.5)
6. Southern Virginia (61.0)
7. Huntingdon (57.5)
8. Shenandoah University (30.5)
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
125
Nathan Rankin's place is 2nd and has scored 15.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Hector Delacruz (Greensboro) (Fall 2:11)
Semifinal - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Mac Cafurello (Roanoke College) (Dec 7-2)
1st Place Match - Samuel Braswell (Averett University) won by major decision over Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) (Maj 16-2)
133
Gabriel Brandenburg's place is 5th and has scored 11.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Andrew Smith (Huntingdon) won in sudden victory - 1 over Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) (SV-1 3-1)
Cons. Round 2 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Trent Proctor (Ferrum) (Fall 6:22)
Cons. Semi - Mason Barrett (Averett University) won by decision over Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 4-3)
5th Place Match - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Corey Messick (Roanoke College) (Fall 1:28)
141
Jake Dado's place is 1st and has scored 16.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by tech fall over Colton White (Shenandoah University) (TF 20-5)
Semifinal - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Levi Englman (Ferrum) (Dec 5-1)
1st Place Match - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Brandon Woody (Averett University) (Dec 3-1)
149
Jaylen York's place is 2nd and has scored 15.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) won by tech fall over Patrick Coffron (Shenandoah University) (TF 19-4)
Semifinal - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over David Burgess (Huntingdon) (Maj 15-3)
1st Place Match - Hunter Campbell (Averett University) won by fall over Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 1:54)
157
Joaquin Bautista's place is 2nd and has scored 14.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) won by tech fall over George
Vrachnos (Shenandoah University) (TF 19-4)
Quarterfinal - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) won in sudden victory - 1 over Landon Childress (Averett University) (SV-1 5-3)
Semifinal - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Anthony Gaskin (Ferrum) (Dec 7-2)
1st Place Match - Hai Siu (Greensboro) won by decision over Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 8-5)
165
Ndayambaje John's place is 1st and has scored 17.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Gabriel Pittman (Huntingdon) (Fall 1:56)
Semifinal - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Anthony Taylor (Averett University) (Dec 11-5)
1st Place Match - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Alex Turley (Averett University) (Dec 6-3)
174
John Ward's place is 5th and has scored 11.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - John Ward (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Ricardo Diego (Southern Virginia) (Fall 0:59)
Quarterfinal - John Ward (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Hunter Thompson (Shenandoah University) (Maj 12-3)
Semifinal - George Moseley (Averett University) won by fall over John Ward (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 2:09)
Cons. Semi - Steven Martinos (Roanoke College) won by decision over John Ward (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 14-7)
5th Place Match - John Ward (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Jason Minchew (Huntingdon) (Dec 11-4)
184
Daniel Benoit's place is 4th and has scored 9.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Joel Kanagy (Greensboro) won by decision over Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 4-3)
Cons. Round 2 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Thomas Domerese (Shenandoah University) (Maj 15-4)
Cons. Round 3 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Kowan Lee (Averett University) (Dec 9-3)
Cons. Semi - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Sam Slate (Ferrum) (Dec 5-2)
3rd Place Match - Joel Kanagy (Greensboro) won by major decision over Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) (Maj 12-2)
197
Cruz Partain's place is unknown and has scored 1.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jamar Christian (Averett University) won by decision over Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-1)
Cons. Round 2 - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Mac Hirsh (Huntingdon) (Maj 20-7)
Cons. Round 3 - Ethan Fragoso (Ferrum) won by decision over Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 11-5)
285
Ka`Ron Lewis's place is 3rd and has scored 16.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jack Haury (Huntingdon) won by decision over Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 7-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) won by injury default over Xavier Stillgess (Huntingdon) (Inj. 0:22)
Cons. Round 3 - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Brady Elswick (Roanoke College) (Fall 6:39)
Cons. Semi - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) won by medical forfeit over Trent Ragland (Averett University) (MFF)
3rd Place Match - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Jack Haury (Huntingdon) (Dec 3-2)
UP NEXT
The Eagles now turn their attention to the NCAA Division III post-season as they head to Iowa for the NCAA III Regionals February 25-26.
