CASTINE, Maine — The Maine Maritime Academy men's wrestling team returned to the mat on Friday hosting the University of Bridgeport for a dual meet falling 42-18.

Sophomore Trevor Llewelyn got the start for the Mariners as 133 falling in the first period by pin before sophomore Gavin Ripley got MMA on the board at 149. Trailing early in the first period, Ripley picked up a reversal and managed to record a pin victory to give Maine Maritime six points.

Freshman Nick Daniel wrestled 157 for the Mariners, falling by pin in the first round, while sophomore Wyndham Freeman got the start at 165 also falling by pin in the second round.

Sophomore Nikita Smirnov competed for Maine Maritime at 174 loosing by pin and sophomore Andrew Morrow picked up a decision via forfeit at 184.

At 197, sophomore Gregory Brunk dominated using the Mariners signature move "the bulldog" to record a first period pin.

Freshman Wyatt Weaver concluded the Mariners showing on Friday falling in the first period by pin.

The Mariners return to the mat on Saturday when they travel to Providence, R.I. for the Johnson & Wales University Wildcat Open Invitational.