DANVILLE, Va. – The Washington and Lee wrestling team took a small squad of reserves to Averett University on Thursday evening, falling by a score of 27-19.

The Generals (9-6) did not risk injury to the starters with the NCAA Regionals occurring next weekend.  W&L forfeited in four weight classes, resulting in 24 of Averett's 27 points on the evening. 

The Blue & White emerged victorious in five of the six contested matches.  Leading the way was sophomore Colby Boudreau (Epsom, N.H. / Northfield Mount Hermon), who notched a pin over Triston Kechter at 184 pounds in 6:42.

Sophomore Andrew Taylor (Atlanta, Ga. / Westminster) posted a 9-0 major decision over Jake Phelps at 165 pounds, while junior Michael Dik (Boxford, Mass. / St. John's Prep) and first-years Patrick Hofstedt (Severna Park, Md. / Severna Park) and Will Kuenne (Princeton, N.J. / Lawrenceville School) all recorded wins by decision.  Dik downed William Merritt, 6-4, at 157 pounds, while Hofstedt registered a 5-4 win over Corbin Ryder at 174 pounds.  Kuenne downed Seth Wilson by a score of 10-3 at 197 pounds. 

Washington and Lee will return to action next Friday and Saturday when it competes in the NCAA Southeast Regional held at Franklin County High School.  Action begins at 9:00 am each day.

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AVERETT 27, WASHINGTON AND LEE 19
125 – Samuel Braswell (AU) won by forfeit [6-0]
133 – Brandon Woody (AU) won by forfeit [12-0]
141 – Joshua Linkous (AU) won by forfeit [18-0]
149 – Michael Dik (W&L) d. William Merritt (AU); 11-4 [18-3]
157 – Caleb Harmon (AU) d. William Medick (W&L); 6-4 [21-3]
165 – Andrew Taylor (W&L) d. Jake Phelps (AU); 9-0 [21-7]
174 – Patrick Hofstedt (W&L) d. Corbin Ryder (AU); 5-4 [21-10]
184 – Colby Boudreau (W&L) d. Triston Kechter (AU); Fall 6:42 [21-16]
197 – William Kuenne (W&L) d. Seth Wilson (AU); 10-3 [21-19]
285 – Dia Gray (AU) won by forfeit [27-19]