GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Washington and Lee University wrestling team continued its strong season on Saturday night, earning a commanding 41-12 victory over Greensboro College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) dual.
With the win, W&L improved to 13-3 overall and 4-1 in ODAC duals, while Greensboro fell to 3-5 overall and 2-5 in conference action. The Generals secured victories in eight of the 10 bouts, including three wins by fall and a technical fall.
Anthony Urso (125 pounds) set the tone for W&L with a first-period pin in just 45 seconds, while Mark Troni (165) and Tucker Bellanca (197) also earned falls at 2:46 and 4:38, respectively. Jacob Wright (174) delivered a dominant technical fall victory, 15-0, in just 2:55, further extending the Generals' lead.
Washington and Lee also benefited from three forfeit wins at 133, 149, and 157 pounds, adding to the team's scoring advantage.
Match Results
125: Tony Urso (W&L) over Lorenzo Elijah Kimber (Greensboro) (Fall 0:45)
133: Vincent Ziccardi (W&L) over (Greensboro) (Forfeit)
141: Josh Wilson (Greensboro, No. 2 in Region, No. 3 in Nation) over Skyler Hickman (W&L) (Dec 3-0)
149: Tharun Svetanant (W&L) over (Greensboro) (Forfeit)
157: Harris Foad (W&L) over (Greensboro) (Forfeit)
165: Mark Troni (W&L) over Nicholas Menjivar (Greensboro) (Fall 2:46)
174: Jacob Wright (W&L) over Taalib-Din Grier (Greensboro) (TF 15-0, 2:55)
184: Luke Gregory (Greensboro) over Evan Surmay (W&L) (Dec 11-5)
197: Tucker Bellanca (W&L) over Isaiah Manning (Greensboro) (Fall 4:38)
285: Jacob Barlow (Greensboro) over Carter Stack (W&L) (Fall 2:12)
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
