BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Appalachian State's pursuit of another Southern Conference wrestling championship got a boost from a sudden-victory upset and a tiebreaking bonus point.
App State claimed an 18-12 victory at Campbell on Thursday in Gore Arena to improve to 6-3 overall and 4-0 in SoCon competition.
Wins by Angel Najar (5-3 decision at 157 pounds), Forrest Przybysz (13-11 decision at 174), Alan Clothier (8-2 decision at 184) and Randall Diabe (2-0 decision at 197) gave the Mountaineers a 12-3 lead after five matches. Redshirt freshman Codi Russell's 10-8 decision by sudden victory against 25th-ranked Nathan Boston pushed App State ahead 15-9, and it was in front 15-12 before Gavin Londoff wrapped up the dual meet with a 5-4 decision against Zach Barnes at 149 pounds.