KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Feb. 7, 2024) – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy wrestling team lost its home dual meet to its arch-rival, nationally-ranked Coast Guard on Wednesday night at the Liebertz Gymnasium, 37-10. The defeat drops the Mariners' dual record to 6-8, while the #8 Bears improve to 11-2 with the victory.
 
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Coast Guard won the first seven matches of the evening to take a 32-0 lead and clinch the team victory.
 
Freshman Tyler Withers (Gettysburg, Pa.) had a phenomenal sequence during the final minute of the first period where he had a reversal against the Bears' Kenny Marra, which turned into a quick pin just a few seconds later to get the Mariners on the board and bring the fans inside the gym to their feet.
 
After dropping the 197 match via a tech fall, the Mariners closed out the match with junior Reid Garrison (Broadway, Va.) winning his heavyweight battle against Coast Guard's Kevin Pandorf via a 14-4 major decision.
 
Up next for the Mariners is the 2024 Centennial Conference Championship Meet this Saturday, Feb. 10 beginning at 10 a.m. on the campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. Live results and a video link for the match, as well as ticket information for those who wish to attend, are available via links on the USMMA Wrestling Schedule Page.
 
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