Lexington, Va. -- The Citadel wrestling team defeated the grapplers from VMI 21-9 in a dual meet held in Lexington, Va. Feb. 5.
Sophomore Bulldog 165-pound Derek Sickel fought back from an early deficit to score a 10-4 win to start the Bulldog's momentum. Fellow Bulldog J.C. Oddo followed Sickel with a 4-0 decision over the Keydet's Andrew Szymborski. 197-pound grappler Odie Delaney was the next Bulldog to earn a victory over Ronald Ellsworth 7-4.
At 125, Bulldog junior Tyler Sim was victorious with a 4-2 decision over VMI's John Pope. The Bulldogs weren't finished there. 141-pound Derek Royster claimed a 10-6 win over David Yost. Following Royster was teammate Pierre Frazile at 149, who fought a tough battle and scored a late escape to capture another win for the Bulldogs 7-5.
In the final match of the night sophomore Keith Koziel walked away with a 10-4 decision over Keydet Joel Hutchens. Koziel was announced SoCon wrestler of the week Feb. 4. The Bulldogs had a dominating performance against the Keydets.
The Bulldogs as well as VMI will return to action on Saturday, participating in the 15th Annual All-Academy Championships, being hosted at VMI's Thunderdome. For complete results from the meet against VMI and all news on The Citadel wrestling team and Bulldog athletics visit www.CitadelSports.com.
