LEBANON, Tenn. - The Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling team will compete in the Cumberland Open on Saturday, but on Friday the Panthers faced off with the Phoenix in a dual match. Wesleyan fell 46-4 to Cumberland University.
LaMont Wilson recorded the lone win for the Panthers (0-4) at 125 pounds. Wilson did not let up the offensive pressure to earned a major decision over Blaine Fussell, 15-6. His win got Wesleyan on the board first with a 4-0 lead.
The Phoenix picked-up three points with a 10-5 win at 133 pounds after Austin Plumlee defeated Andrew Parker. James Loi lost a 15-5 decision at 141 pounds.
Kairus Washington took Grayson Walton to limit at heavyweight, but fell 5-4 to close-out the night. Walton trailed for most of the match, but pulled-out two third period take downs to win the match.
The Panthers will continue action at the Cumberland Open on Saturday. Competition will begin at 9 AM.
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Cumberland University 46, Kentucky Wesleyan 4
| Wt. Class |
Winner |
Result |
Loser |
CU |
KWC |
| 125 |
LaMont Wilson (KWC) |
MD; 15-6 |
Blaine Fussell (CU) |
0 |
4 |
| 133 |
Austin Plumlee (CU) |
D; 10-5 |
Andrew Parker (KWC) |
3 |
4 |
| 141 |
Alema Favors (CU) |
MD; 15-5 |
James Loi (KWC) |
7 |
4 |
| 149 |
Anthony Maia (CU) |
FOR |
|
13 |
4 |
| 157 |
Joshua Teaster (CU) |
FOR |
|
19 |
4 |
| 165 |
Matthew Sells (CU) |
F; 0:09 |
Kohana Wilks (KWC) |
25 |
4 |
| 174 |
#7 Nathan Walton (CU) |
FOR |
|
31 |
4 |
| 184 |
#13 John Olivieri (CU) |
FOR |
|
37 |
4 |
| 197 |
Nawin Hyers (CU) |
FOR |
|
43 |
4 |
| 285 |
Grayson Walthall (CU) |
D; 5-4 |
Kairus Washington (KWC) |
46 |
4 |
