Jump to content
  • Photo:

    Photo:

    Franklin & Marshall defeats Millersville to retain Rupp Cup

    LANCASTER, Pa. -- For the sixth consecutive year, the Rupp Cup will remain on Franklin & Marshall's campus as the Diplomats (5-12) downed Millersville (6-9) by a 25-13 score on Thursday evening at the Mayser Center.

    The win was F&M's second straight on the season and continued an unbeaten streak against the Marauders that now stretches back to 2011.

    For more information about the history of the Rupp Cup, click here.

    A forfeit from the Diplomats at 125 placed the home team in an early hole, before Scott Stevens put F&M's first points on the board with a takedown in the first overtime to seal a 2-0 decision at 133.

    Rick Durso followed with a a late first period pin (2:35) at 141 to put the Diplomats out in front by a 9-3 score. The fall was the 24th of Durso's career, which now ties him for fifth on the program's all-time list.

    A pair of takedowns from Jason Bing at 149 highlighted a narrow 6-3 decision, while Brandon Giovanetti (165) put the momentum back on F&M's side following a major decision from Millersville at 157. Giovanetti notched three takedowns in the opening period and held on for the 8-6 decision to make the team score 15-10 heading into 174.

    Josh Young dominated the next match, scoring a total of six takedowns in an impressive 16-5 major decision. Anthony Mancini tallied two escapes in the third to edge Millersville's Kyle Narber by a 5-4 score at 184 while Antonio Pelusi closed out the match with a 7-4 decision at 285.

    The Diplomats conclude the regular season by hosting conference opponent Sacred Heart on Saturday. The 8:00 p.m. contest will serve as senior day for F&M's seven-member class.

    Results:
    125: Austin Camacci (MILL) over (F&M) (For.)
    133: Scott Stevens (F&M) over Alex Baider (MILL) (SV-1 2-0)
    141: Rick Durso (F&M) over Thomas Nulty (MILL) (Fall 2:35)
    149: Jason Bing (F&M) over Nick Haegele (MILL) (Dec 6-3)
    157: Douglas Mele (MILL) over Michael Marano (F&M) (MD 10-0)
    165: Brandon Giovanetti (F&M) over Seth Decker (MILL) (Dec 8-6)
    174: Joshua Young (F&M) over Nick Mancini (MILL) (MD 16-5)
    184: Anthony Mancini (F&M) over Kyle Narber (MILL) (Dec 5-4)
    197: Colton Dull (MILL) over Charles Kerkesner (F&M) (Dec 3-2)
    285: Antonio Pelusi (F&M) over David Wuestner (MILL) (Dec 7-4)

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    There are no comments to display.



    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...