LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee wrestling team fell to 1-3 overall, 0-2 in the Centennial Conference as they were defeated by Muhlenberg, 40-9, on Wednesday evening at the Doremus Gymnasium.

The Generals were paced by senior 174-pounder Ivan Zdanov (Frederick, Md./Frederick) and sophomore 184-pounder Joe Mueller (San Diego, Calif./Mount Carmel) who each posted victories.

Zdanov pinned his opponent, sophomore Shawn Zeplin (Ashland, Pa./North Schuylkill) in 4:40. For Zdanov, it was his team-leading third pin of the season. Mueller picked up an 11-4 victory over sophomore Bill Cummins (Hillsdale, N.J./Pascack Valley).

The victory improved Muhlenberg to 6-5 overall, 1-1 in the Centennial.

The Generals will return to action on Saturday as they will wrestle in the Ursinus Invitational. Action is slated to begin at 10:00 am.

-- GENERALS --

125 pounds - Brian Marcotulli (M) def. Ben Segal (W&L), 12-2
133 pounds - Jeremy Hart (M) won by forfeit
141 pounds - Nate Yeasted (M) def. John Polena (W&L), 10-3
149 pounds - Bill Holsinger (M) pinned Corey Little (W&L), 1:01
157 pounds - Joe Salerno (M) def. Brian Avello (W&L), 7-2
165 pounds - Andy Faust (M) pinned Alex Poor (W&L), 2:20
174 pounds - Ivan Zdanov (W&L) pinned Shawn Zeplin (M), 4:40
184 pounds - Joe Mueller (W&L) def. Bill Cummins (M), 11-4
197 pounds - John Slokovitz (M) pinned Jason Smee (W&L), 1:13
Hvy. - Tyler Cathey (M) pinned Matt Jacobs (W&L), 2:25