RESULTS

Roanoke, Va. -- The George Mason wrestling team opened the season six place-winners at the Southeast Open, held today in Roanoke, Va.
 
In the open division, veterans DJ McGee and Evan Maag both earned podium finishes. McGee captured second place with a 3-1 record, falling in the championship match to T. Watters from West Virginia. The senior opened the tournament by defeating Brayden Leach, 8-4, followed by a major decision over North Carolina's Colin Nugent. The senior won the semifinal match against Maryland's AJ Rodrigues in sudden victory.
 
Maag place fifith at 174 pounds after opening the tournament with a pin over Colton Campbell. before dropping the second match due to medical forfeit. Following a medical forfeit in his second match, Maag battled back through the consolation bracket, recording a technical fall (2:49) over Campbell's B. Cracraft and a pin (1:30) against Davidson's C. Kirk. He fell in the fifth-place match to Chattanooga's T. McTorry.

Two Patriots captured championships in the freshman/sophomore division.

At 165 pounds, freshman Kross Cassidy made an impressive collegiate debut, winning five consecutive matches to claim the title. Cassidy opened with a first-period technical fall over Davidson's Washington before earning a 12-1 major decision over App State's Zachery Little. He capped his run with a 14-4 victory over West Virginia's Jackson Angelo in the championship match.

At 184 pounds, Dominic Sumpolec also captured the championship, winning three consecutive matches. He advanced to the final with a pin (2:29) over Washington and Lee's Jacob Wright before earning an 8-4 decision over Virginia Tech's Kyle Scott for the title.

Two additional Patriots reached the podium. Freshman Kam Luif finished fourth at 141 pounds after winning his first three matches before falling in the semifinals. Malachi Stratton placed sixth at 125 pounds.

Three other freshmen picked up victories in their collegiate debuts. Nate Moore earned a 5-2 decision over Gary High at 174 pounds, while 133-pounder Max Tancinin recorded a pin over NC State's Mullins. At 125 pounds, Daniel Goodwin opened his collegiate career with a technical fall over Edington.

The Patriots will host the annual Mason Duals on Saturday, Nov. 7. George Mason will compete against Davis & Elkins, Marymount, UCNJ, and Williams College at the RAC beginning at 9 am.