American @ Davidson

American University topped Davidson 25-9 in Davidson, N.C., on December 15, 2024, in a dual meet that was decided by a pair of bonus-point victories for the visitors. The Falcons collected enough extra team points to build a cushion that Davidson could not overcome over the course of the match.

At 125 pounds, Coen Bainey delivered a major decision, beating Luke Passarelli 11-2 and adding four team points to American’s total. The scoreline reflected consistent control and the extra margin that comes with a major decision, which helped separate the teams on the scoreboard.

The decisive blow came at 133 pounds when Raymond Lopez recorded a fall over Enis Ljikovic. The pin awarded American six team points and supplied the maximum bonus available, boosting the Falcons’ lead and creating a gap Davidson could not close. Those two bonus results combined for 10 of American’s 25 team points and were central to the 16-point final margin.

Davidson managed to put together nine team points, but without matching the bonus output from American, they were left chasing the dual. The major decision by Bainey and Lopez’s pin were the clearest turning points in a meet that ultimately went comfortably to American.