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Old Dominion wrestlers dominate Navy

Old Dominion 157-pounder Larry Early, making his dual meet debut, earned a major decision Friday night, helping the Monarchs defeat Navy 23-10 in a nonconference match at Alumni Hall.

ODU, which had dropped its past six duals, won seven bouts.

Early, a transfer from the University of Minnesota, defeated Casey Cowan 19-5.

Other Monarchs winners: Will Hilliard (285 pounds, Alex Madrigal (133), Kevin Buddock (141), Michael Hayes (149), Jack Dechow (184) and Kevin Beazley (197). Dechow, ranked No. 9 nationally, improved to 22-3 and Beazley, ranked 18th, is now 18-4.

"Four of our winning bouts were won by freshmen tonight," ODU coach Steve Martin said.