| HOFSTRA WINS EIGHTH CAA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP |
| 2009 CAA CHAMPIONSHIPS By Jim & Tony Nordland www.thematslap.com Hofstra won their 8th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association team title as they tallied 106.5 points to edge runner-up Old Dominion (86.5) and Rider with 57.5 points, at Oscar Smith HS in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Pride crowned three champions, Lou Ruggirello (28-2) at 133, PJ Gillespie (19-13), at 149, and tough Jonny Bonilla-Bowman (21-7) at 157 pounds. Returning All-American Alton Lucas (24-6) was upset in the 174-pound finals, by Bagna Tovuujau (George Mason), with a 3-1 overtime decision. Other Pride finalists were Steve Bonanno (28-14) at 125, Justin Accordino (22-11) at 141 and sophomore Ryan Patrovich (20-7) at 165 pounds. Returning All-American James Nicholson (125) of Old Dominion and defending CAA champion Josh Patterson (41-4) of Binghamton at 184 pounds, had impressive tournaments, and should receive favorable seeding consideration for the upcoming NCAA Championships. CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 125- James Nicholson (Old Dominion) dec. Steve Bonanno (Hofstra), 7-3. 133- Lou Ruggirello (Hof) pinned Kyle Hutter (ODU), 4:35. 141- Ryan Williams (ODU) pinned Justin Accordino (Hof), 1:50. 149- PJ Gillespie (Hof) dec. Mike Roberts (Boston), 3-2, double overtime 157- Jonny Bonilla-Bowman (Hof) dec. Mike Kessler (Rider), 9-4. 165- Chris Brown (ODU) dec. Ryan Patrovich (Hof), 8-2. 174- Bagna Tovuujau (George Mason) dec. Alton Lucas (Hof), 3-1 SV 184- Josh Patterson (Binghamton) dec. Doug Umbehauer (Rider), 8-1. 197- Cayle Byers (GM) dec. Jon Oplinger (Drexel), 3-0. 285- Ed Bordas (Rider) dec. Kyle Frey (Drexel), 2-1. OSW Award: Bagna Tovuujau (George Mason- 174) Team Scores: 1. Hofstra (106.5) 2. Old Dominion (86.5) 3. Rider (57.5) 4. Binghamton (44) 5. George Mason (40) 6. Drexel (27.5) 7. Sacred Heart (5.5) |
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| Jonny Bonilla-Bowman |
| Lou Ruggirello |