Dragons Win Conference Opener 25-9 Over George Mason

Thursday, January 13

Fairfax, VA.

7:00

Drexel University

George Mason

Dragons Win Conference Opener 25-9 Over George Mason

1/13/2011 10:06:17 PM | Wrestling

Fairfax, Va.- The Dragons cruised by George Mason 25-9 in their conference opener. Drexel, now 6-9 in dual meets, took seven out of 10 bouts, including one forfeit and one major decision.

Reigning CAA Rookie of the Week, Brandon Palik, recorded a 10-2 major decision over George Mason's James Webb. Palik is now tied for most bonus point wins with five.

Sophomore Frank Cimato picked up his 13th win of the season as he picked up 6 easy team points for Drexel through forfeit. Fellow sophomore Josh Yurasits earned Drexel's third win in a row giving the Dragons a lead they would never give up.

Joe Booth earned his team leading 14th win on the season with a decisive 8-2 win over Aaron Keeton. Drexel closed the match with three wins in a row as Shawn Fausey, Palik and Jack Callender all won by four or more points. Fausey and Callender kept their opponents off the board, the only two shut-outs of the dual.

The Dragons remain on the road and prepare for the CAA Duals on Saturady, Jan. 15. Drexel will face Old Dominion at 12:00 p.m. and Binghamton at 1:00 p.m.