Tuesday, October 5, 2021

2022: The Preseason: The Citadel Bulldogs

 Looks to be a pretty good year for Bulldog wrestling as four competitors challenge for NCAA qualification and two contend for SOCON titles. 

133 
Jake Rotunda
Junior
Record: 26-17

A 5-4 tiebreaker victory over Campbell's Shannon Hanna as well as an 8-5 victory over Anthony Cefolo of Rider give confidence that Rotunda will contend for NCAA qualification this season. 


149 
Selwyn Porter
Junior
Record: 51-42 

An NCAA qualifier in 2020, I think Porter makes it back to the NCAA tournament this season. He owns a 7-6 victory over Tanner Smith of Chattanooga. 

165
Dazjon Casto 
Junior
Record: 59-36
SOCON: 21'2nd 

Casto will be in the hunt for a SOCON title this season.  He's defeated 2021 SOCON champion Drew Nicholson of Chattanooga twice by scores of 9-3 and 8-6.  He's also defeated R.J. Mosley of Gardner Webb twice by scores of 3-2 and 11-2, as well as William Formato of Appalachian State 6-3.  It'll be a fun 4 way battle for the championship.  Outside of the SOCON, Casto owns a 7-5 sudden victory over Wyoming's Cole Moody as well as a 13-4 victory over Hofstra's Ricky Stamm. 

HWT
Michael McAleavey
Senior
Record: 84-67
NCAA: 21'NQ
SOCON: 21'1st 

A SOCON champion a year ago, McAleavey will be the forerunner to win a second title this season. 

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133 - NQ
149 - NQ
165 - NQ
HWT - NQ

Up to four national qualifiers in a conference that usually isn't give a whole lot in terms of allocations or at large bids is pretty good.  Could come out of the SOCON with two champions. 











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