It marked the home opener for the Aggies and the first time in school history they have defeated a top-10 ranked NCAA Division I team. The win improves them to 2-1 overall while the Wildcats drop their first dual of the season to fall to 4-1. Northwestern defeated Stanford, 25-15, earlier in the day.
"It's a big win for our program," said Aggie head coach Lennie Zalesky. "Hopefully this shows that a California team can build an extremely competitive program and contend with these top-10 ranked teams. We'll use this win and hopefully keep things rolling as the season progresses."
Noack earned a 9-0 major decision at 165 pounds and Alcala took an 11-3 major decision in the heavyweight finale to lead UC Davis. Redshirt freshman Joey Wilson earned a six-point forfeit win at 157 pounds to keep his collegiate record perfect at 3-0.
The two teams split the first four matches for an early 6-6 tie. Sophomores Brandon Low (133) and Barrett Abel (149) earned decisions during that run. The forfeit at 157 pounds gave the Aggies a 12-6 score, which they would not relinquish.
Noack increased the Aggie lead to 16-6 with his major decision and senior Tyler Bernacchi grabbed an 8-6 decision at 174 pounds with a takedown in the first sudden victory period to put UC Davis ahead 19-6.
A pin from 2007 national champion Jake Herbert at 184 pounds put the Wildcats within striking distance at 19-12. John Schoen earned a 10-6 decision at 197 pounds to make the score 19-15 and give heavyweight Paul Rands a chance to win the dual with a pin.
Alcala capped the Aggies' historical win with his major decision to make the final score 23-15.
Along with earning the first victory over a top-10 ranked team, the Aggies also won their first dual over a Big Ten Conference opponent.
UC Davis is next in action at the Las Vegas Invitational on Dec. 5 and 6.
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