GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The #7 Campbellsville University men's wrestling team faced a demanding slate at the Rocky Top Duals on Friday, competing against (RV) Reinhardt University, #2 Life University, and Williams Baptist. The Tigers finished the day 2-1, opening with a gritty win over Reinhardt before closing with a dominant, bonus-point-fueled victory against Williams Baptist.
- The #7 Tigers went 2-1 at the Rocky Top Duals, securing decisive victories over (RV) Reinhardt (30-13) and Williams Baptist (43-9).
- Campbellsville showcased explosive offense against Williams Baptist, racking up five pins and two technical falls in the 43-9 rout.
- In a battle of ranked 133-pounders, #4 Izaeah Beavers earned a controlling 9-4 decision over Reinhardt's #20 Leland Camp.
- #4 Antwaun Burns (157 lbs.) and #5 Jasitin Kubwimana (165 lbs.) delivered back-to-back pins against Reinhardt, with Kubwimana needing just 28 seconds to end his bout.
- #4 Nik Yancey (149 lbs.) added a top-15 victory to his resume, defeating Reinhardt's #15 Garrett Pace by an 8-5 decision.
- Facing #2 Life University, Cal Beadling (149 lbs.) provided a bright spot with a 4-0 shutout decision victory.
- The Tigers will take a break for the holidays before returning to action January 9-10 at the NAIA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Dual 1: #7 Campbellsville 30, (RV) Reinhardt 13
Campbellsville opened the day with a 30-13 win over receiving-votes Reinhardt, fueled by key wins in ranked matchups. Amari Harden (125 lbs.) started the dual with a hard-fought 12-10 decision over William Bishop. At 133 pounds, #4
Izaeah Beavers faced off against #20 Leland Camp, securing a 9-4 decision to extend the Tigers' lead.
After #22
Bryant Beane (141 lbs.) added an 8-4 decision, #4
Nik Yancey (149 lbs.) won a strategic battle against #15 Garrett Pace, emerging with an 8-5 victory. The middleweights then blew the dual open. #4
Antwaun Burns (157 lbs.) pinned Joabe Araujo in 2:37, and #5
Jasitin Kubwimana (165 lbs.) followed immediately with a lightning-fast fall in just 28 seconds over Aidan Piatt.
Skylar Grant (174 lbs.) kept the momentum rolling with a 16-1 technical fall (1:53), and #6
Brice Parks (184 lbs.) sealed the dual with an 18-6 major decision.
Dual 2: #2 Life 39, #7 Campbellsville 9
The Tigers then tested themselves against one of the NAIA's top programs, falling 39-9 to #2 Life University. Despite the setback, Campbellsville gained valuable experience against elite competition.
Cal Beadling (149 lbs.) provided the highlight of the dual, earning a 4-0 shutout decision over Dominic Ruiz.
Troy Kennedy (133 lbs.) added six points via forfeit.
In a clash of top-10 titans at 184 pounds, #6
Brice Parks battled #5 Tre Morrisette to the wire but fell in a high-scoring 14-10 decision.
Dual 3: #7 Campbellsville 43, Williams Baptist 9
Campbellsville closed the day in dominant fashion with a 43-9 rout of Williams Baptist. #19
Cameron Meier (125 lbs.) set the tone immediately, flattening Jimmy Singleton for a fall in 1:03. Following a forfeit for
Troy Kennedy and a decision win for #22
Bryant Beane, the Tigers unleashed a barrage of bonus points.
#4
Nik Yancey (149 lbs.) and #4
Antwaun Burns (157 lbs.) secured back-to-back technical falls, winning 20-3 and 15-0, respectively.
Luke Schlosser (165 lbs.) needed just 30 seconds to pin James Opitz, and
Kaiden Bates (174 lbs.) followed with a fall at 3:16.
Skylar Grant, bumping up to 184 pounds, added another fall in 3:16.
Joel Hatchett (197 lbs.) earned a 13-9 decision, and
Ethan Heady (285 lbs.) capped off the day by pinning Micah Oltmanns in 1:05.
