Eagles Dominate in Final Home Dual of the Season
Waleska, GA - The Reinhardt Eagles delivered a commanding performance in their dual meet against the Emmanuel University Lions (NCAA DII), capturing a decisive 50-0 victory at the Brown Athletic Center.
The Reinhardt Eagles showcased their superiority with an impressive lineup, including sensational efforts by Lee Camp, Angel Banda, Jonathan Paramore, and Tre Goodgame. Each secured pins that signaled their prowess and strategic execution on the mat. The dual meet was marked by a series of falls and technical falls that underscored Reinhardt's tactical strength and depth.
This was the final time that graduate student and All-American - Matt Jenkins - would wrestle on campus and he went out in style. Jenkins controlled his dual from start to finish and outscored his opponent 18-2 getting the tech fall. Senior Wyatt Higgins earned a tech fall as well winning 18-0 over his opponent at 174. Both of these two along with Camp, Banda, Griffen, and others should represent Reinhardt at the NAIA Nationals starting next month. There are a lot more matches to go including the AAC Tournament coming up in February, but the Eagles are looking strong as this season progresses.
Congratulations to seniors and graduate students Angel Banda, Trevor Burdick, AuShaud Evans, Easton Bishop, CJ Shadinger, Nate Napolitano, John Lovett, Wyatt Higgins, and Matt Jenkins all finished their home matches in tonight's duals. However, only Banda, Evans, Higgins, and Jenkins wrestled tonight. The rest are either injured or had the night off.
This overwhelming victory against the Lions adds significant momentum as the Eagles now set their sights on their next challenge at the Missouri Valley Tournament scheduled for January 25, 2025. With this strong showing, #11 ranked Reinhardt continues to establish itself as a formidable force in the NAIA wrestling scene.
Reinhardt vs Emmanuel University Dual Meet
125 Lee Camp (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Alex McMiller (Emmanuel) (Fall 4:41) 6-0
133 Angel Banda (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Jameer McCrae (Emmanuel) (Fall 3:47) 6-0
141 Tyler Garrett (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Isiah Davis (Emmanuel) (SV-1 5-2) 3-0
149 Devin Griffen (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Unknown (Foreit) 6-0
157 AuShaud Evans (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Isaiah Castro (Emmanuel) (Dec 9-6) 3-0
165 Matt Jenkins (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Gage Shetley (Emmanuel) (TF 18-2 5:37) 5-0
174 Wyatt Higgins (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Briar Whaley (Emmanuel) (TF 17-0 3:52) 5-0
184 Jonathan Paramore (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Chase Bisel (Emmanuel) (Fall 2:10) 6-0
197 Christian Brock (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Tomarius Hudson (Emmanuel) (MD 13-0) 4-0
285 Albert Goodgame (Reinhardt University (GA)) over Jacob King (Emmanuel) (Fall 4:56) 6-0
Final Score: 50-0