WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The 12th-ranked (NWCA Dual Poll) Washington and Lee wrestling team wrapped up competition on the final day of the Budd Whitehill Duals with a pair of placement-round duals, ultimately finishing eighth overall in the 16-team field.

With a handfull of injuries plaguing the regular W&L starting lineup, the Generals fell to No. 16 Stevens, 20–15, in the 5–8 semifinal before closing the tournament against No. 22 Messiah, dropping a 34–12 decision in the seventh-place dual.

In the morning session against the Ducks, W&L battled evenly through the middle of the lineup. The Generals earned victories at 133, 157, 165, 174, and 285, highlighted by Vincent Ziccardi's sudden-victory win at 133 and consecutive decisions from Liam Flanagan, Noah Danforth, and Jacob Wright from 157 through 174. Carter Stack capped the dual with a controlled decision at heavyweight. However, Stevens created separation with key bonus-point wins at 149, 184, and 197, including back-to-back technical falls in the upper weights, to secure the 20–15 victory and advance to the fifth-place match.

Washington and Lee returned to the mat later in the afternoon against Messiah in the seventh-place dual. The Falcons capitalized on early bonus points and maintained pressure throughout the lineup, pulling away for a 34–12 win. W&L's scoring came from Ziccardi at 133 and Flanagan at 157, while Stack provided the highlight of the match with a 42-second fall at heavyweight — his fastest pin of the season. Despite the loss, Stack's performance across both days earned him All-Tournament Team honors at 285 pounds.

View the composite results for the tournament here: Track Wrestling Arena

Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to ODAC action next week, hosting Southern Virginia University on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. inside the Class of 1969 Doremus Gymnasium in Lexington, Va. The Generals will remain home on Saturday, Jan. 24, welcoming Averett University for another dual beginning at 6 p.m. 

Group 5–8 Semifinal — No. 16 Stevens 20, No. 12 W&L 15

Vincent Ziccardi opened W&L's scoring with a sudden-victory decision at 133, while Liam Flanagan, Noah Danforth, and Jacob Wright added consecutive wins from 157 through 174 to keep the dual within reach. Stack closed the match with a controlled decision at heavyweight, but Stevens secured the 20–15 victory behind two technical falls at 184 and 197.

Match Results

• 125 — Charles Piccione (Stevens) over Ben Rubin (W&L), Dec 4–1
• 133 — Vincent Ziccardi (W&L) over Gabriel Hargrove (Stevens), SV-1 6–3
• 141 — Nico Diaz (Stevens) over Skyler Hickman (W&L), Dec 4–2
• 149 — Cole Handlovic (Stevens) over Evan Lindner (W&L), MD 14–3
• 157 — Liam Flanagan (W&L) over George Pavis (Stevens), Dec 9–2
• 165 — Noah Danforth (W&L) over Tyler Roe (Stevens), Dec 7–1
• 174 — Jacob Wright (W&L) over Ian Flanagan (Stevens), Dec 8–6
• 184 — Noah MacIlroy (Stevens) over Evan Surmay (W&L), TF 21–5
• 197 — Terrance Thomas (Stevens) over Maxx Miller (W&L), TF 16–1
• 285 — Carter Stack (W&L) over Noah Berlin-Langston (Stevens), Dec 7–2

Seventh-Place Dual — No. 22 Messiah 34, No. 12 W&L 12

In the seventh-place match, Messiah pulled away early with multiple bonus-point victories. Ziccardi and Flanagan recorded wins in the middle of the lineup, while Stack delivered the exclamation point with a 42-second fall at heavyweight — his fastest pin of the tournament.

Match Results

• 125 — Austin Jeffrey (Messiah) over W&L, Forfeit
• 133 — Vincent Ziccardi (W&L) over Caiden Heller (Messiah), Dec 2–1
• 141 — Jacob Cunningham (Messiah) over Trey Custodio (W&L), MD 14–3
• 149 — Levi Snyder (Messiah) over Evan Owen (W&L), Fall (4:41)
• 157 — Liam Flanagan (W&L) over Noah Rice (Messiah), Dec 5–0
• 165 — Keegan Demarest (Messiah) over Noah Danforth (W&L), MD 14–3
• 174 — Zach Needles (Messiah) over Jacob Wright (W&L), MD 8–0
• 184 — Austin Brass (Messiah) over Evan Surmay (W&L), TF 17–0
• 197 — Tucker Seidel (Messiah) over Maxx Miller (W&L), TF 16–0
• 285 — Carter Stack (W&L) over Kaleb Britting (Messiah), Fall (0:42)

Top Performers

• Carter Stack (285) | Stack anchored the lineup throughout the tournament, finishing 5–0 with three bonus-point victories, including a 42-second fall in the seventh-place dual. He recorded wins in all five duals and was named All-Tournament Team at heavyweight after leading W&L in team points per match.
• Noah Danforth (165) | Danforth turned in one of the most productive weekends of any General, posting a 4–1 record with three bonus-point wins (two falls and a tech fall). He consistently generated early offense and provided critical momentum in the middle of the lineup.
• Liam Flanagan (157) | Flanagan finished the weekend 5–0, producing bonus points in three of his wins and remaining undefeated across all five duals.

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.