KENT- Pablo Castro struck for a first-period fall, highlighting a fast start for the Golden Flashes but it was not enough in a 34-15 setback to the Ohio Bobcats in the annual Grudge Match on Friday night.
Castro dominated from the opening whistle and earned the pin at the 2:26 mark of the match. It highlighted a lightning quick start for the Flashes. Adan Benevidez got things rolling with a 16-4 major decision victory over Bryce Skinner to put Kent State up 4-0. After Castro's pin put the Flashes up 10-0, Billy Meiszner kept the momentum going with a 21-2 technical fall of Aidan Waszak, giving Kent State a 15-0 lead after three bouts.