Session 2: Bentley Bounces Back in Consolations

Thursday, March 17

New York, N.Y.

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Pitt

NCAA Championships

Session 2: Bentley Bounces Back in Consolations

3/17/2016 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling

March 17, 2016

Updated Brackets | Championship Info

NEW YORK - Freshman LJ Bentley bounced back in the consolation round after suffering an opening round loss by defeating Wisconsin's Johnny Jimenez in a 12-4 major decision. Sophomore Dom Forys and Bentley are the lone Panthers to move on to Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Redshirt sophomore Ryan Solomon fell to Billy Smith of Rutgers in the 285 pound pigtail wrestlebacks. Smith entered the day as the 12 seed and lost to Ohio's Ross Larson. Solomon was unable to score any points on his opponent as he dropped a 3-0 decision.

In a rematch of the recent 133 pound ACC Championship, sophomore Dom Forys dropped a hard-fought 4-3 decision to Virginia's George DiCamillo. Forys led the majority of the match, but a late takedown by DiCamillo at the end of the second period would tie it 3-3 entering the final frame. The Pittsburgh native started on top, but DiCamillo escaped for the final point of the match, claiming the 4-3 decision.

Forys will resume action in the consolation round Friday morning and will take on Corey Keener of Central

Freshman LJ Bentley defeated Wisconsin's Johnny Jimenez for the second time this season after a 12-4 major decision in the first round of the consolations at 125 pounds. Bentley struck first with a takedown in the opening frame and never looked back. He extended his lead at the end of the first after a takedown and four-point nearfall, giving him an 8-1 advantage. Two escapes and a takedown would finish the match for the major decision. The victory was Bentley's ninth on the season.

Bentley will face Barlow McGhee of Missouri in the round of 16 wrestlebacks.

Freshman TeShan Campbell fell to David Wagner of South Dakota State, 10-7, at 174 pounds. Campbell and Kocer were back and forth the majority of the match, but Campbell took a 6-4 lead with less than one minute. It looked like Campbell had the match locked up, but Kocer had a quick takedown and four-point nearfall to come out with the win.

Redshirt sophomore Cody Wiercioch dropped a 6-1 decision to Forrest Przybysz of Appalachian State at 165 pounds. Przybysz had a large 5-1 lead entering the final frame and collected his sixth point with riding time.

Redshirt senior Nick Bonaccorsi was the last Pitt wrestler to compete in the night session. The Pittsburgh native was shutout 6-0 by ACC foe Chip Ness of North Carolina at 197 pounds.

The third session of the 2016 NCAA Championships is set to begin Friday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Fans can catch every match live on ESPN3 or ESPNU. For more broadcast information click here.

LJ Bentley (125 pounds)

First Round: Connor Schram (Stanford) dec. LJ Bentley (Pitt), 5-2

Cons. First Round: LJ Bentley (Pitt) maj. dec. Johnny Jimenez (Wisconsin), 12-4

Dom Forys (133 pounds)

First Round: Dom Forys (Pitt) fall Dominick Malone (Northwestern), 4:22

Second Round: George DiCamillo (Virginia) dec. Dom Forys (Pitt), 4-3

Cody Wiercioch (165 pounds)

First Round: Austin Wilson (Nebraska) dec. Cody Wiercioch (Pitt), 6-0

Cons. First Round: Forrest Przybysz (App. State) dec. Cody Wiercioch (Pitt), 6-1

TeShan Campbell (174 pounds)

First Round: Michael Ottinger (Central Michigan) dec. TeShan Campbell (Pitt), 3-2

Cons. First Round: David Kocer (SDSU) dec. TeShan Campbell (Pitt), 10-7