CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – In his first appearance since the Midlands Championships, eighth-ranked Spencer Myers opened the dual with a pin over North Carolina’s Frank Abbondanza, 1:34 into the match as the Terps went on to defeat the Tar Heels, 25-10, to remain unbeaten Friday night at Carmichael Arena.

Facing a hostile environment, No. 13 Maryland (13-0, 3-0) won seven matches and will travel to Charlottesville tomorrow in preparation for a dual against 22nd-ranked Virginia.

“I am happy. Our guys went out in a tough environment, stepped up and performed,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “Our guys wrestled well.”

The meet opened with the 285-pound matchup. Myers led 6-0 before pinning Abbondanza. Shane Gentry, ranked 19th at 125, followed Myers and won a 7-6 decision over Brian Bokoski to increase Maryland’s advantage to 9-0.

After the Tar Heels cut the Maryland lead to six, Ben Dorsay earned valuable bonus points with a 15-2 major decision over Jonathan Burns to give the Terrapins a 13-3 lead.

Second-ranked Josh Asper remained unbeaten at 165 with a 6-2 decision over Kyle Kiss, and fifth-ranked Christian Boley won his team-leading 26th match to clinch the win for Maryland.

The Terps and Cavaliers square off at 1 p.m. on Sunday in Charlottesville, Va.

RESULTS

285: Spencer Myers (MD) fall over Frank Abbondanza (UNC), 1:39 (6-0)

125: Shane Gentry (MD) dec. Brian Bokoski (UNC), 7-6 (9-0)

133: Geoffrey Alexander (MD) dec. Brock LiVorio (UNC), 3-0 (12-0)

141: No. 20 Evan Henderson (UNC) dec. Frank Goodwin (MD), 4-2 (12-3)

149: Ben Dorsay (MD) major dec. Jon Burns (UNC), 15-2 (16-3)

157: No. 19 Corey Mock (UNC) major dec. No. 11 Kyle John (MD), 11-2 (16-7)

165: No. 2 Josh Asper (MD) dec. Kyle Kiss (UNC), 6-2 (19-7)

174: No. 15 Jimmy Sheptock (MD) dec. Alex Utley (UNC), 9-4 (22-7)

184: Thomas Ferguson (UNC) dec. Ty Snook (MD), 3-0 (22-10)

197: No. 5 Christian Boley (MD) dec. Zac Bennett (UNC), 8-3 (25-10)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The 13th-ranked Maryland wrestling team won six of the first seven matches en route to its second Atlantic Coast Conference victory of the season as the Terps (12-0, 2-0 ACC) defeated NC State, 27-12, Sunday afternoon at Comcast Pavilion.

Second-ranked junior Josh Asper earned his fifth pin of the season and improved to 19-0, but it was 20th-ranked Shane Gentry and Geoffrey Alexander’s early performances that propelled Maryland to its 12th dual victory.

Following an 8-4 decision for Gentry at 125 to open the meet, Alexander took command of his matchup against Ben Elliott within the first two minutes of the first period. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native recorded three takedowns halfway through the period and added a 3-point near-fall and a 2-point near-fall to close the frame. Alexander won a 19-2 technical fall and increased the Maryland lead to 8-0.

“The 125 pounder is the catalyst for everything,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “It was a huge win for Shane. Geoff fed off of that. I tell our guys to focus on wrestling well. I think Geoff did a good job with that. He had confidence and went out there looking to score points. He knew he had to go out there and give a good performance for himself and his team.”

At 165, Asper quickly executed against Nijel Jones. The Parkton, Md., native tallied a takedown and 3-point near-fall within 35 seconds of the opening period. Asper added another takedown before pinning Jones with 1:25 remaining in the first period.

For the fifth straight dual meet, 12th-ranked Kyle John earned bonus points for the Terps. After pinning Navy’s Bobby Barnhisel Friday night, John won a major decision over Colton Palmer without surrendering a point.

“The guys wrestled well. It’s the first time in a while we put forth the overall, solid team effort. Things we were talking about and things we are doing are starting to show and it’s at the right time. We are peaking towards the end of the year. This is a solid win to show we are doing the right things,” McCoy said.

Maryland returns to action in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday at 7 p.m. against the Tar Heels.

RESULTS

125: No. 20 Shane Gentry (MD) dec. Colin Fought (NCSU), 8-4 (3-0)
133: Geoffrey Alexander (MD) tech. fall over Ben Elliott (NCSU), 19-2, 4:46 (8-0)
141: No. 13 Darius Little (NCSU) dec. Frank Goodwin (MD), 7-5 SV (8-3)
149: Ben Dorsay (MD) dec. Matt Nereim (NCSU), 6-2 (11-3)
157: No. 12 Kyle John (MD) major dec. Colton Palmer (NCSU), 8-0 (15-3)
165: No. 2 Josh Asper (MD) fall over Nijel Jones (NCSU), 1:35 (21-3)
174: No. 15 Jimmy Sheptock (MD) dec. Quinton Godley (NCSU), 7-0 (24-3)
184: Robert O’Neill (NCSU) dec. Ty Snook (MD), 4-3 (24-6)
197: No. 5 Christian Boley (MD) dec. KaRonne Jones (NCSU), 6-4 (27-6)
285: Joshua Davis (NCSU) won by forfeit, (27-12)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland wrestling team won six matches and 12th-ranked senior Kyle John recorded his seventh pin-fall of the season as the Terps (11-0) defeated in-state rival Navy Friday night at Alumni Hall.

The Terps led 7-6 after splitting the first four matches with the Midshipmen. After surrendering an early takedown, the 157-pound John pinned Bobby Barnhisel with 1:36 remaining in the first period. For John, it’s his seventh pin-fall of the season which is the highest single-season total of his career.

“This was a great win,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “Navy is such a big rivalry, and it feels so good to come out on top, especially in Annapolis. Kyle getting another pin was huge. I’m really happy with the effort we are giving and the results are showing.”

Sophomore Frank Goodwin set the stage for John. After Aaron Kalil earned a 5-3 decision over Geoffrey Alexander to tie the match, Goodwin earned the first bonus points of the evening with a 10-2 major decision over Raymond Borja. Goodwin entered the second period leading 3-2, but quickly took control of the match with an escape, takedown and 3-point near-fall within a 1:30 of the second period.

At 165 pounds, second-ranked Josh Asper remained undefeated and improved his record to 19-0 after a 9-4 decision over Mike Brant.

Fifteenth-ranked Jimmy Sheptock picked up the second major decision of the night over James Mannier. Sheptock used a four-point second period to distance himself and win 12-2.

At 197, fifth-ranked Christian Boley won his team-leading 24th match with an 11-7 decision over Paul Rands to clinch the dual-meet.

The Terps return home Sunday to face ACC-rival NC State at 2 p.m. at Comcast Pavilion.

RESULTS

125: No. 20 Shane Gentry (MD) dec. Tyler Sackett (Navy), 6-3 (3-0)

133: Aaron Kalil (Navy) dec. Geoffrey Alexander (MD), 5-3 (3-3)

141: Frank Goodwin (MD) major dec. Raymond Borja (Navy), 10-2 (7-3)

149: Peyton Walsh (Navy) dec. Ben Dorsay (MD), 4-2 (7-6)

157: No. 12 Kyle John (MD) fall over Bobby Barnhisel (Navy), 1:24 (13-6)

165: No. 2 Josh Asper (MD) dec. Mike Brant (Navy), 9-4 (16-6)

174: No. 15 Jimmy Sheptock (MD) major dec. James Mannier (Navy), 12-2 (20-6)

184: No. 13 Luke Rebertus (Navy) dec. Ty Snook (MD), 8-3 (20-9)

197: No. 5 Christian Boley (MD) dec. Paul Rands (Navy), 11-7 (23-9)

285: Dan Miller (Navy) dec. Dallas Brown (MD), 3-0 (23-12)

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Second-ranked Josh Asper defeated seventh-ranked Peter Yates and 13th-ranked Kyle John recorded his team-high sixth fall as No. 13 Maryland topped No. 15 Virginia Tech, 25-10, to improve to 10-0 Sunday evening at Cassell Coliseum.

After the Hokies claimed seven points from the first three matches, the Terps won six consecutive matches to secure a conference victory in Maryland’s ACC opener.

“The guys wrestled with the right attitude and the results showed,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “It’s great to keep rolling and get our first conference win.”

Virginia Tech led 7-6 after the opening four matches, but John altered the momentum of the dual with a third period pin. The Coopersburg, Pa., native drove Matt Stephens to the mat and after several attempts was able to lock Stephens’ shoulders to the mat for the one count with 10 seconds remaining in the match.

“Kyle [John] getting the pin really opened things up,” said McCoy. “He has been a huge factor in our success and this weekend is a tribute to that.”

Following John’s victory, Asper took the mat against Yates in a highly anticipated matchup. After surrendering an early takedown, Asper responded with an escape and a takedown late in the first period. Asper dominated riding time in the second period and went on to win a 5-4 decision.

Fifthteenth-ranked Jimmy Sheptock earned bonus points with his third major decision this season, and Ty Snook clinched the Terrapin win with a 6-5 decision over John Dickson.

The Terps will have a little time off before returning to the mat against Navy in Annapolis on Friday, Jan. 20.

RESULTS

125: No. 20 Shane Gentry (MD) dec. Erik Spjut (VT), 6-3 (3-0)
133: No. 3 Devin Carter (VT) major dec. Geoffrey Alexander (MD), 23-10 (4-3)
141: No. 11 Zach Neibert (VT) dec. Frank Goodwin (MD), 9-7 (7-3)
149: Ben Dorsay (MD) dec. Chris Mears (VT), 7-4 (7-6)
157: No. 13 Kyle John (MD) fall over Matt Stephens, 6:50 (12-7)
165: No. 2 Josh Asper (MD) dec. No. 7 Peter Yates (VT), 5-4 (15-7)
174: No. 15 Jimmy Sheptock (MD) major dec. Chris Moon (VT), 10-2 (19-7)
184: Ty Snook (MD) dec. John Dickson (VT), 6-5 (22-7)
197: No. 6 Christian Boley (MD) dec. Nick Vetterlein (VT), 7-4 (25-7)
285: Chris Penny (VT) dec. Dallas Brown (MD), 7-2 (25-10)

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Sixth-ranked Christian Boley pinned West Virginia’s Nicholas Hylton with five seconds remaining in the second period to clinch the Terps’ ninth victory of the season as the Maryland wrestling team remained undefeated with a 22-15 victory over West Virginia Friday night.

Boley’s pin came after Hylton gained a 1-0 advantage with an escape to start the second period and after defending several Boley takedown attempts the match appeared to be headed to the third period. But with five seconds remaining, the Brockport, N.Y., native powered Hylton to the mat for the one count.

Geoffrey Alexander picked up an important three points for the Terps at 133 after the Mountaineers’ Shane Young earned a 10-3 decision over 20th-ranked Shane Gentry to open the meet. Alexander scored two early takedowns against Nathan Pennesi, the 17th-ranked wrestler at 141, and won a 6-2 decision.

“West Virginia wrestled hard and did a good job,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “We knew it was going to be a battle, but our guys rose to the challenge. We knew we had to win at least two of the first three to have a chance, so to get three [points] put us in a great position.”

After the Terps and Mountaineers traded matches at 141 and 149, No. 12 Kyle John earned valuable bonus points with a 14-6 major decision over Dominic Prezzia. John secured the four team points with a late third period takedown.

At 165, second-ranked Josh Asper remained unbeaten and improved his record to 17-0 with a 4-0 decision over Kyle Eason before 15th-ranked Jimmy Sheptock earned a decision over Lance Bryson.

“Kyle [John] put us in the driver seat with his major decision win,” said McCoy. Josh [Asper] and Jimmy [Sheptock]’s wins were crucial. It was a great win and a great way to start the second semester.”

The Terps travel to Blacksburg Sunday at 1 p.m. to face 15th-ranked Virginia Tech.

RESULTS

125: Shane Young (WVU) dec. No. 20 Shane Gentry (MD), 10-3 (3-0)

133: Geoffrey Alexander (MD) dec. No. 17 Nathan Pennesi, 6-2 (3-3)

141: Michael Morales (WVU) dec. Frank Goodwin (MD), 10-7 (6-3)

149: Ben Dorsay (MD) dec. Brutus Scheffel (WVU), 15-8 (6-6)

157: No. 12 Kyle John (MD) major dec. Dominic Prezzia (WVU), 14-6 (10-6)

165: No. 2 Josh Asper (MD) dec. Kyle Eason (WVU), 4-0 (13-6)

174: No. 15 Jimmy Sheptock (MD) dec. Lance Bryson (WVU), 9-3 (16-6)

184: No. 17 Matt Ryan (WVU) dec. Ty Snook (MD), 3-0 (16-9)

197: No. 6 Christian Boley (MD) fall over Nicholas Hylton (WVU), 4:55 (22-9)

285: Brandon Williamson (WVU) Inj. Def. Ryan Gray (MD), (22-15)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The 13th-ranked Maryland wrestling team improved its record to 8-0 with a 21-15 victory over No. 24 Penn at The Palestra Sunday afternoon. After dropping three of the first four matches, the Terps’ middleweights responded to win five of the last six to earn the team’s eighth win.

Penn trimmed Maryland’s lead to three heading into the heavyweight matchup after eighth-ranked Micah Burak earned a pin at 197. But 14th-ranked Spencer Myers clinched the win with a 9-3 decision.

“We are excited about the win,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “We finished the semester strong. Now the team we’ll get some time to focus on finals and get ready for the second half of the season.”

Shane Gentry opened the meet with a 5-4 decision over Geoffrey Bostany at 125 to give Maryland a 3-0 lead. Bostany opened the scoring with a takedown in the first period. Gentry answered with a reversal and a takedown to gain a 4-2 advantage. After a scoreless second period, Bostany added a late takedown in the third period to tie the match, but Gentry held a riding time advantage to claim the final point.

At 157, 14th-ranked Kyle John snapped Penn’s three-match winning streak with a major decision over Troy Hernandez. John held a 7-0 lead heading into the third period and added three takedowns and an escape to earn valuable bonus points.

Second-ranked Josh Asper won his team-leading 16th match of the season at 165. Asper grinded out a decision over Lorenzo Thomas with two escapes and a takedown in the third period.

At 174, 16th-ranked Jimmy Sheptock continued his strong wrestling by winning an important five points for Maryland with 15-0 technical fall over Ian Korb. Sheptock aggressively began the match with eight first-period points including two 3-point near-falls.

Ty Snook fought off a late surge by Erich Smith to win a 7-6 decision at 184 to stretch Maryland’s lead to 18-9.

Maryland is off until after Christmas when the Terps travel to Evanston, Ill., for the prestigious Midlands Championships hosted by Northwestern.

RESULTS

125: Shane Gentry (MD) dec. Geoffrey Bostany (Penn), 5-4 (3-0)
133: No. 15 Bryan Ortenzio (Penn) dec. Geoffrey Alexander (MD), 4-0 (3-3)
141: No. 2 Zack Kemmerer (Penn) dec. Frank Goodwin (MD), 4-1 (6-3)
149: Steve Robertson (Penn) dec. Ben Dorsay (MD), 5-3 (9-3)
157: No. 14 Kyle John (MD) major dec. Troy Hernandez (Penn), 15-2 (9-7)
165: No. 2 Josh Asper (MD) dec. Lorenzo Thomas (Penn), 5-1 (10-9)
174: No. 16 Jimmy Sheptock (MD) tech. fall over Ian Korb (Penn), 15-0 (5:11) (15-9)
184: Ty Snook (MD) dec. Erich Smith (Penn), 7-6 (18-9)
197: No. 8 Micah Burak (Penn) fall over Corey Peltier (UMD), 6:45 (18-15)
285: No. 14 Spencer Myers (MD) dec. Anthony DiLonardo (Penn), 10-3 (21-15)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland wrestling team won six of 10 matches Friday evening to extend its winning streak over local rival American to six as the Terps defeated the Eagles, 23-14. Maryland improved to 7-0 in dual meets and American fell to 0-4.

Redshirt sophomore Christian Boley, ranked 20th at 197, provided the highlight of the dual meet with a thrilling 7-6 decision over eighth-ranked Daniel Mitchell to seal a Terrapin victory. Trailing 5-4 entering the third period, Boley picked up an early escape to tie the match, and added a late takedown to win.

“There was no doubt in his mind going into the match today that he was going to win,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “It was just a matter of how he was going to win. For us to ice the match that way is great credit to all of the work he’s been doing.”

The Terps got off to a strong start courtesy of 125-pound sophomore Shane Gentry and 133-pound freshman Geoffrey Alexander.

Gentry scored a 2-point near-fall in the second period and grinded out a 2-1 decision over Thomas Williams.

Alexander had three takedowns and a 3-point near-fall in the first period to take command of his match against Chris Brienza. Alexander earned a 17-2 technical fall and gave Maryland an 8-0 lead.

American responded by winning the next three bouts. Ninth-ranked Matt Mariacher won a 7-4 decision over freshman Frank Goodwin at 141. Kevin Tao earned a major decision over sophomore Ben Dorsay at 149, and a 14-6 major decision for fourth-ranked Ganbayar Sanjaa over 16th-ranked senior Kyle John at 157 put the Eagles up 11-8.

At 165, second-ranked junior Josh Asper ended the Eagles’ momentum with a 19-4 technical fall over Sean McCarty to edge the Terps in front at 12-11.

Seventeenth-ranked redshirt sophomore Jimmy Sheptock won a vital five points for the Terps with 17-2 technical fall over Philip Barreiro at 174. Sheptock went on the offensive in the first period with a takedown and two 2-point near-falls.

Redshirt sophomore Ty Snook increased the Terps lead to 20-11 with an 8-3 decision over 184-pound Thomas Barreiro. Snook had two first period takedowns and added another in the third period to clinch the victory and set the stage for Boley.

Boley, who lost an 8-6 decision to Mitchell last season, scored an early first-period takedown and added another following an escape by Mitchell. In the second period, Mitchell earned an escape and takedown to take a 5-4 lead. Boley choose to start on the ground to begin the third period and quickly earned an escape to tie the match before sealing the victory with a takedown.

Top-ranked Ryan Flores won a 7-3 decision over 10th-ranked sophomore Spencer Myers at 285 to end the dual meet.

RESULTS

125: Shane Gentry (MD) dec. Thomas Williams (AU), 2-1 (3-0)
133: Geoffrey Alexander (MD) tech. fall over Chris Brienza (AU), 17-2 (8-0)
141: Matt Mariacher (AU) dec. Frank Goodwin (MD), 7-4 (8-3)
149: Kevin Tao (AU) major dec. Ben Dorsay (MD), 12-4 (8-7)
157: Ganbayar Sanjaa (AU) major dec. Kyle John (MD), 14-6 (11-8)
165: Asper (MD) tech. fall over Sean McCarty (AU), 19-4 (12-11)
174: Jimmy Sheptock (MD) tech. fall over Philip Barreiro (AU), 17-2 (17-11)
184: Ty Snook (MD) dec. Thomas Barreiro (AU), 8-3 (20-11)
197: Christian Boley (MD) dec. Daniel Mitchell (AU), 7-6 (23-11)
285: Ryan Flores (AU) dec. Spencer Myers (MD), 7-3 (23-14)

Courtesy of Matthew Bertram, Media Relations Assistant, University of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Senior Kyle John, the 16th-ranked wrestler at 157 pounds, has been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week following three victories at the Northeast Duals to help the 12th-ranked Terrapins go unbeaten for first time in five trips to the event.

The Coopersburg, Pa., native is a first-time recipient, but is the second Terp to be selected this season. Junior Josh Asper earned the award for the week of Nov. 14.

At the Northeast Duals, John improved his record to 7-2 with three victories including an 11-1 major decision over then-No. 19 David Bonin of Northern Iowa.

John opened the meet with a 12-2 major decision over Bucknell’s John Regan, and closed the event with 17-0 technical fall over Malcolm Martin of Central Michigan.

The Terps return to the mat on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. to take on No. 14 American at Comcast Pavilion.

Courtesy of Matthew Bertram, Media Relations Assistant, University of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Third-ranked junior Josh Asper has been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week after earning co-Most Outstanding Wrestler honors and capturing the 165-pound championship at the Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational.

Asper, a four-time recipient of the award, improved to 7-0 after posting four wins in the event including a 6-0 decision over sixth-ranked Scott Winston of Rutgers in the 165-pound final. The Parkton, Md., native opened the draw with 17-0 technical fall over Rutgers’ Doug Hamann and followed the victory with two more by decision before defeating Winston.

Asper opened the season on Nov. 6 with three victories including a pin of Johns Hopkins’ Walt Mayfield 1:13 into the match. Of Asper’s seven wins, two are by technical fall along with one major decision and one pin.

The Terps are back in action on Nov. 26 at the Northeast Duals in Troy, N.Y. Eleventh-ranked Maryland will take on Bucknell, 23rd-ranked Central Michigan and Northern Iowa.

Courtesy of Matthew Bertram, Media Relations Assistant, University of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Junior Josh Asper won most outstanding wrestler and redshirt sophomore Christian Boley captured his first individual title of the season as the Maryland wrestling team finished second at the Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational on Saturday. Seven different Terrapin wrestlers placed in the top-3 of their respective weight classes.

“Today was a great day,” said head coach Kerry McCoy. “We had some ups and downs, but overall I am happy with the team’s performance. Christian and Josh did a great job, but everyone contributed. Spencer and Geoffrey fought back after tough losses, and we improved from last year’s performance. We will continue to build.”

The Terps won two individual titles on the day. Asper, ranked third by InterMat, improved to 7-0 on the season and won the 165-pound championship over No. 6 Scott Winston of Rutgers. In the 197-pound title match, Boley defeated No. 19 Dan Rinaldi of Rutgers to improve to 6-0.

Senior Kyle John, ranked 15th, finished second at 157 pounds. John picked up two victories including one by fall over Rutgers’ Joe McCauley 21 seconds into the match which is the fastest of his career and the 10th fastest fall in program history.

In addition to John, sophomore Shane Gentry and redshirt sophomore Jimmy Sheptock earned runner-up honors at 125 pounds and 174 pounds, respectively. Gentry won two matches, one by major decision and one by fall, before facing No. 3 Jarrod Patterson of Oklahoma in the final. Sheptock improved his record to 4-0 before losing a close final to No. 18 Greg Zannetti of Rutgers.

Sophomore Spencer Myers and freshman Geoffrey Alexander responded from early losses to finish third in their respective weight classes. Myers, ranked third at 285 pounds, was upset by Oklahoma’s Kyle Colling in the quarterfinals. Myers rebounded by winning all four matches in the consolation draw including a victory over No. 16 Elijah Madison of Oklahoma.

Alexander gained a measure of revenge by knocking off Clarion’s Joe Waltko in the third-place match after losing to Waltko in the quarterfinals of the main draw.

Courtesy of Maryland Sports Information