By: Alex Pearce, Assistant Athletic Communications Director
PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke wrestling team won all but three bouts during Saturday's quad meet, racking up Conference Carolinas wins over Allen and Coker, as well as a non-conference win over Davis & Elkins to round out the action on Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
15 different Braves recorded victories, with four going a perfect 3-0 on the day.
The Black & Gold will return to the mat Sunday, January 28 as they travel to take part in the Newberry Open. Wrestling action is set to begin at 8 a.m. inside Eleazer Arena.
#9 UNCP vs. ALLEN (W 59-0)
The Braves racked up eight pins, a tech. fall, and an injury default to make quick work of the Yellow Jackets.
#9 UNCP VS. COKER (W 35-12)
Coker jumped out to a 6-0 lead after the first two bouts, but UNCP responded with seven straight wins to put the match out of reach.
Jake Piccirilli,
Caleb Grau, and
Scott Joll all recorded first-period pins for the Black & Gold.
#9 UNCP VS. DAVIS & ELKINS (W 58-0)
Piccirilli and Joll both picked up their third pins of the day, while
Avery Buonocore,
Jose Zambrano Canuto, and
Massimo Sullivan also took pinfall victories in the match.