Benedictine Wrestling opened its new era under first-year head coach Eric Mateo on Friday night with a 29-13 win over Heart newcomer St. Ambrose University.

The (RV) Ravens won 6 of the 10 matches contested inside the Murphy Recreation Center over the Fighting Bees with three wins by fall, two wins by decision and one tech fall.

Robert Coleman opened up the night with a 19-4 tech fall win for the Ravens at 125 pounds. 

SAU won the next two weight classes at 133 and 141 to take a 7-5 lead in the dual. Benedictine responded with an 18-15 win by decision for Cade Greiner at 149 pounds to regain the lead.

After SAU won the match at 157 pounds, the Ravens rattled off three straight wins to open up their dual lead.

Patrick Ransom won by fall at 165 pounds, followed by an 8-4 win by decision for Christion Griggs at 174 before Jackson Perkins earned a win by fall at 184 pounds to give the Ravens a 23-10 lead with two matches remaining. 

The Ravens split those final two matches, with Joesph Camelin earning a win by fall at 285 pounds to give the Ravens the 16-point win over the Fighting Bees.

Benedictine hosts its annual Service Salute back inside the Murphy Rec on Saturday, with the first matches of the tournament getting underway at 9 a.m.

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