Ohio State Dominates Bellarmine with a 41-3 Victory
Ohio State University, ranked No. 2, showcased a dominant performance on December 4, 2025, defeating Bellarmine University with a significant score of 41-3 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. This victory marks Ohio State’s seventh consecutive win of the season, improving their record to 7-0.
Match Highlights
The Buckeyes began the match strongly, with four consecutive victories by technical fall out of the first five matches. Below are the detailed results from each bout:
| Weight Class | Ohio State Wrestler | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | (3) Nic Bouzakis | Defeated Damion Ryan | TF, 19-4 |
| 133 | (2) Ben Davino | Defeated Shay Korhorn | TF, 19-4 |
| 141 | (1) Jesse Mendez | Defeated AJ Rallo | TF, 24-7 |
| 149 | (8) Ethan Stiles | Defeated Zac Cowan | D, 12-8 |
| 157 | (5) Brandon Cannon | Defeated Jeb Prechtel | TF, 20-2 |
| 165 | (10) Paddy Gallagher | Defeated Noah Hall | TF, 19-4 |
| 174 | (5) Carson Kharchla | Defeated Cael Miller | TF, 19-4 |
| 184 | Gavin Ricketts (BU) | Defeated Cayaen Smith | TB-2, 3-2 |
| 197 | (14) Luke Geog | Defeated Andrew Liber | D, 5-3 |
| HWT | (3) Nick Feldman | Defeated Daulton Mayer | TF, 17-1 |
Key Performances
Nicholas Bouzakis kicked off the match with a stunning tech fall victory of 19-4. Following him, Ben Davino and Jesse Mendez both secured tech falls, with Mendez achieving a notable win of 24-7.
In addition to these performances, Brandon Cannon and Nick Feldman also dominated their matches. Feldman’s victory included an impressive 17-1 score, securing his team’s overall performance.
Next Match
Ohio State’s wrestling team will look to continue its success as they prepare to host No. 9 NC State on November 12 at 7 p.m. The match will be available for streaming on B1G+.
With this strong showing, the Buckeyes demonstrate their readiness as they progress further into the season. The win serves as a reminder of their formidable status in collegiate wrestling.
