Instant analysis: Pitt 30, Illinois 6

[Eric_Knopsnyder]

Outstanding performance by Pitt. This was the best I have seen them in years. Top to bottom, everyone looked good, at least for portions of their matches.

125-Camacho is turning into the guy we hoped he would be at 125.

133-Micky did exactly what Gavin said he needed to do to beat Byrd – get hand control and escape when he got to his feet.

141-Matthews still scoring with defense; needs to develop more offense

149-Badgett great rideout in 2nd won him the match

157-Casto with a slower start than Maryland/Lehigh matches but much better finish

165-Holden Heller with great start but gave up three takdowns in 3rd/SV to lose

174-Luca was right with Ruth but got caught flat-footed in OT for easy Ruth double. He’s almost there, but not quite to level of top 10 guys yet.

184-Solid win, if not flashy for Reece

197-Toughest match Nino has had; Braunagle’s defense gave him fits, but battled through it and got OT takedown

285-Slinger is quietly putting together some solid performances this season. Much improved from last year.


Pitt 30, Illinois 6

125-Colton Camacho, P, pinned Maximo Renteria, 5:15.

133-No. 11 Micky Phillippi dec. No. 6 Lucas Byrd, 4-3.

141-No. 1 Cole Matthews, P, dec. Danny Pucino, 4-2.

149-Tyler Badgett, P, dec. Kevon Davenport, 4-2

157- No. 21 Dazjon Casto, P, pinned Luke Odom, 4:58.

165-No. 19 Danny Braunagel, I, dec. No. 14 Holden Heller, 9-7 (SV)

174-No. 10 Edmond Ruth, I, dec. No. 33 Luca Augustine, 3-1 (SV).

184-No. 21 Reece Heller, P, dec. Dylan Connell, 8-1.

197-No. 8 Nino Bonaccorsi, P, dec. No. 15 Zac Braunagel, 3-1 (SV).

285-Jake Slinger, P, dec. Matt Wroblewski, 2-0.

 

[Pantherguy4]

HAIL TO PITT!

 

[lucac]

Nino is building up quite a few quality wins early

 

[thom67]

Nino is building up quite a few quality wins early

Even better is his 10-4 win over Beard. Beard just beat #1 Dean.

 

[bwh05]

We were 2 OT losses away from winning 10 bouts against a pretty decent team. It’ll be interesting to see how things go at Midlands.

 

[BeefRock62]

Any update on Brock McMillen? Saw he wrestled at Mat Town and didn't to well

 

[persp]

Any update on Brock McMillen? Saw he wrestled at Mat Town and didn't to well

If its what I think it is with him, then Id say it will be quite some time until he gets right again. Lets hope he is back to full health by next season

 

[NAtiger112]

I recall he has some heart issues that plagued him in high school. Hopefully that’s not the case. I’m not sure if it’s anything he can fully recover from or just continue to treat it? Regardless. I feel for the kid.

I heard somewhere that’s what kept him from going to more National events which kept his recruitment going more to a National level and him going slightly under the radar.

 

[Ryno53]

Illinois nearly beat Iowa tonight

 

[Eric_Knopsnyder]

Illinois nearly beat Iowa tonight

That's crazy.

 

[wrestlingfan22]

Illinois nearly beat Iowa tonight

Am I crazy to say pitt matches up very well with Iowa?

 

[Ryno53]

I’m bored why not:
125 Spencer gets a pin 6-0
133 gonna go Micky decision over Cullen or Teske 6-3
141 Cole gets the decision over Real but that’s a toss up 6-6
149 Murin beats badgett 9-6
157 seibricht is beating Casto right now but if Casto gets right he could easily win that one 12-6
165 Heller brothers come up clutch gets a win over Kennedy 12-9
174 Luca can easily be in this match but I gotta go Brands 15-9
184 Heller bros with the dramatics and gets a victory over Assad 15-12
197 Nino with a big win over Warner tied at 15
HWT slinger gets pinned 21-15 no I’m kidding. Such a tough matchup for Pitzer for the slimmed down Cassiopi so I gotta go Iowa wins my hypothetical but give me Pitzer on the mat with the match on the line any day of the week

 

[thom67]

I’m bored why not:
125 Spencer gets a pin 6-0
133 gonna go Micky decision over Cullen or Teske 6-3
141 Cole gets the decision over Real but that’s a toss up 6-6
149 Murin beats badgett 9-6
157 seibricht is beating Casto right now but if Casto gets right he could easily win that one 12-6
165 Heller brothers come up clutch gets a win over Kennedy 12-9
174 Luca can easily be in this match but I gotta go Brands 15-9
184 Heller bros with the dramatics and gets a victory over Assad 15-12
197 Nino with a big win over Warner tied at 15
HWT slinger gets pinned 21-15 no I’m kidding. Such a tough matchup for Pitzer for the slimmed down Cassiopi so I gotta go Iowa wins my hypothetical but give me Pitzer on the mat with the match on the line any day of the week

I have to disagree with you. Watched Teske wrestle first match this year. He looks good. Mickey should win, but close. Pitt loses at 125,141, 149, 157, 165, 184, and Hwt. Close match at 174. Nino slight favorite at 197. Cole is going to have to pick it up big time or he loses. He just is having little offense.