The Keydets got out to an early lead as Dalton Henderson picked up a 12-0 major decision over Collin Stewart at 125 pounds. Nathan Kraisser gave the Camels a two-point lead (6-4) when he pinned Benni Pachello in 5:46 for his 26th win of the season.
Luke Stewart added another three team points (9-4) as he picked up the 6-3 decision over Hunter Starner. VMI came back to go up 12-9 on back-to-back major decisions from Stevan Smith (149 lbs.) and Neal Richards (157 lbs.) with five bouts remaining.
Paul Duggan tied the match at 12 all when he earned a 9-2 decision over Shabaka Jones, but Mark Darr gave the Keydets the 15-12 lead when he beat Matthew Olauson in sudden victory 11-9.
Campbell kicked it into gear and won out the remaining three weight classes to break the 21 dual losing streak and giving the Camels their first win of the season. Ville Heino earned five points from a 22-7 technical fall over Derek Thurman giving him his 20th win of the season.
Austin McNeill earned his first collegiate win over Taylor Thomas at 197 pounds with a close 7-6 decision giving the Camels a 20-15 lead. Jere Heino closed up the match with a 16-7 major decision over Sicaatasi Mathis securing the Campbell victory of 24-15.
The Camels take to the mat again on Friday Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. when they travel to Boiling Springs, N.C. to compete against SoCon opponent Davidson.
Results:
125 Dalton Henderson (Vmi) over Collin Stewart (Campbell) (MD 12-0) 4 0
133 Nathan Kraisser (Campbell) over Bennie Pachello (Vmi) (Fall 5:46) 0 6
141 Lucas Stewart (Campbell) over Hunter Starner (Vmi) (Dec 6-3) 0 3
149 Stevan Smith (Vmi) over Zane Knight (Campbell) (MD 16-5) 4 0
157 Neal Richards (Vmi) over Quentin Perez (Campbell) (MD 15-5) 4 0
165 Paul Duggan (Campbell) over Shabaka Johns (Vmi) (Dec 9-2) 0 3
174 Mark Darr (Vmi) over Matthew Olauson (Campbell) (SV-1 11-9) 3 0
184 Ville Heino (Campbell) over Derek Thurman (Vmi) (TF 22-7 6:29) 0 5
197 Austin McNeil (Campbell) over Taylor Thomas (Vmi) (Dec 7-6) 0 3
285 Jere Heino (Campbell) over Sivaatasi Mathias (Vmi) (MD 16-7) 0 4
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