Feb. 4, 2004

RALEIGH, NC - The Old Dominion wrestling team dropped a close dual Wednesday night to the N.C. State Wolfpack, 27-22, in Raleigh, NC. Jesse Pearce (Norfolk, VA) pinned Eric Heath (1:41) to take the 157 class, while John Adams (Chesapeake, VA) pinned Javon Powell (4:32) to take the 165 weight class. Adam Wright (Dayton, VA) won by injury default over Daniel Humfries and Derrell Lorthridge (Wilmington, DE) defeated Jainor Palma by a 7-4 decision to take the Heavyweight class.

The Monarchs return home to take on the VMI Keydets Friday night at 7:00 PM before taking on the Campbell Camels in Colonial Athletic Association action Saturday at 2:00 PM.

NC State 27, Old Dominion 22
125 - Jeremy Hartrum (NCS) tech fall Jared Smith, 19-1 at 4:06
133 - Garrett Cummings (NCS) dec. Billy Hayduk, 6-2
141 - Alex Hernandez (NCS) pinned Jason Earnhardt, at 6:53
149 - Jake Giamoni (NCS) major dec. Josh Puryear, 21-9
157 - Jesse Pearce (ODU) pinned Eric Heath, at 1:41
165 - John Adams (ODU) pinned Javon Powell, at 4:32
174 - Rick Brownlee (NCS) dec. Matt Ulrey, 5-3
184 - Adam Wright (ODU) won by injury default over Daniel Humphries
197 - Zach Garren (NCS) won by forfeit
Hwt - Derrell Lorthridge (ODU) dec. Jainor Palma, 7-4