FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason wrestling team won five out the six contested matches on Thursday evening to defeat Grand Canyon University 34-3 at the RAC.
Mason earned its 10th dual victory of the season and equals its record at 10-10 with the win.
The Antelopes forfeited three matches on the evening at 125, 141 and 197lbs. while both teams forfeited at 133lbs. Mason started each of its five seniors in the dual: Zach Isenhour, Ryan Hunsberger, Ryan Hembury, Derek Dwyer and Jake Kettler as they were honored prior to the match.
Hunsberger won the first contested match, 8-1 over Austin Solari followed by Greg Flournoy's decision over Chayse Jackson (4-2). Flournoy has not lost a dual match since a loss vs. Bucknell on January 17. Patrick Davis earned bonus points with a 12-4 major decision over Casey Larsen.
Ryan Forrest and Hembury each won their matches at 174 and 184lbs. 7-4 and 2-1, respectively. Kettler suffered the only defeat of the evening falling to Marcus Haughian, 3-0.
The Patriots wrap up the regular season on Saturday, February 21. They first host Northwestern at 11 a.m. in the RAC before heading to Washington, D.C. for a 6 p.m. scheduled dual with American University.
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Weight
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Summary
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125
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Ibrahim Banduka (George Mason) over Unknown (For.)
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6
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0
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133
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Double Forfeit
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0
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0
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141
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Zachary Isenhour (George Mason) over Unknown (For.)
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6
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0
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149
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James Hunsberger (George Mason) over Austin Solari (Grand Canyon) (Dec 8-1)
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3
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0
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157
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Gregory Flournoy (George Mason) over Chayse Jackson (Grand Canyon) (Dec 4-2)
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3
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0
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165
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Patrick Davis (George Mason) over Casey Larsen (Grand Canyon) (MD 12-4)
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4
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0
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174
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Ryan Forrest (George Mason) over Pierre Gaud (Grand Canyon) (Dec 7-4)
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3
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0
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184
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Ryan Hembury (George Mason) over Austin Trujillo (Grand Canyon) (TB-1 2-1)
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3
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0
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197
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Derek Dwyer (George Mason) over Unknown (For.)
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6
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0
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285
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Marcus Haughian (Grand Canyon) over Jacob Kettler (George Mason) (Dec 3-0)
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0
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3
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Team Score:
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34
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3
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