WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The No. 21 Washington and Lee University men's wrestling posted a 1–2 record on the opening day of the Budd Whitehill Duals, hosted by Lycoming College, competing in three tightly contested duals against York (5-3), Milwaukee School of Engineering (5-4), and Springfield (7-0). Despite narrow setbacks in two rounds, the Generals secured a critical win over MSOE to finish second in Group B, advancing to the 5–8 placement bracket for Saturday's final day of competition thanks to an advantage in total team points.

Across the day, W&L (5-2) recorded multiple bonus-point performances and received undefeated efforts from Skyler Hickman (3–0), Liam Flanagan (3–0), Noah Danforth (3–0), and Carter Stack (3–0).

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

Up Next: Washington and Lee advances to the 5–8 placement bracket on Saturday after the tie break (total team points). At 10:30 a.m., the Generals will face Stevens on Mat 4, while Ithaca and Messiah meet on Mat 3. The winners will advance to the fifth-place dual, with the remaining teams competing in the seventh-place dual at 1:30 p.m.

Round 1 — York (Pa.) 26, W&L 24

The Generals opened the tournament in a back-and-forth dual that came down to the final bout. W&L picked up three bonus-point wins, including falls from Skyler Hickman and Noah Danforth, but York (Pa.) capitalized on key bonus-point swings to escape with the two-point victory.

Match Results

• 125 — Jacob Delvecchio (York) over W&L, Forfeit
• 133 — Vincent Paolucci (York) over Vincent Ziccardi (W&L), Fall (4:09)
• 141 — Skyler Hickman (W&L) over Jacob Grzybek (York), Fall (3:41)
• 149 — David Vacca (York) over Robert Pavlek (W&L), Dec 8–7
• 157 — Liam Flanagan (W&L) over Frank Gulli (York), TF 17–2
• 165 — Noah Danforth (W&L) over Mason Skinner (York), Fall (2:51)
• 174 — Jacob Wright (W&L) over Mark Forry (York), Dec 4–2
• 184 — Jack Wendel (York) over Sam Tignor (W&L), Fall (5:35)
• 197 — Josh Stahl (York) over Maxx Miller (W&L), TF 16–0
• 285 — Carter Stack (W&L) over David Pierson (York), MD 9–1

Round 2 — W&L 22, MSOE 21

Washington and Lee rebounded in dramatic fashion in round two, edging MSOE by a single point behind four bonus-point victories. The dual remained undecided until the heavyweight bout, where Carter Stack delivered a composed 4–0 decision to clinch the win.

Match Results

• 125 — Lane Andersen (MSOE) over W&L, Forfeit
• 133 — Vincent Ziccardi (W&L) over Connor McDonald (MSOE), MD 10–0
• 141 — Skyler Hickman (W&L) over Liam Anderson (MSOE), MD 15–2
• 149 — Alex Morales (MSOE) over Evan Lindner (W&L), SV-1 11–8
• 157 — Liam Flanagan (W&L) over Ben Messier (MSOE), TF 15–0
• 165 — Noah Danforth (W&L) over Diego Snell-Martinez (MSOE), Fall (2:50)
• 174 — Toren Vandenbush (MSOE) over Jacob Wright (W&L), MD 10–0
• 184 — Jackson Hughes (MSOE) over Evan Surmay (W&L), MD 15–3
• 197 — Gavin Graham (MSOE) over Maxx Miller (W&L), MD 9–0
• 285 — Carter Stack (W&L) over Jake Schmitt (MSOE), Dec 4–0

Round 3 — Springfield 26, W&L 21

The Generals closed day one against Springfield in another competitive dual. W&L earned four wins, including bonus-point performances from Flanagan, Danforth, and Stack, but Springfield's three falls proved decisive.

Match Results

• 125 — Ben Rubin (W&L) over Hunter Sanchez (Springfield), Dec 7–0
• 133 — Esuar Ordonez (Springfield) over Vincent Ziccardi (W&L), Fall (2:37)
• 141 — Skyler Hickman (W&L) over Ryan Kozdra (Springfield), Dec 7–2
• 149 — Ty Stewart (Springfield) over Evan Lindner (W&L), Dec 8–3
• 157 — Liam Flanagan (W&L) over Nate Spuhler (Springfield), Fall (4:12)
• 165 — Noah Danforth (W&L) over Gabe Thomasson (Springfield), TF 19–2
• 174 — Jake Deguire (Springfield) over Jacob Wright (W&L), Fall (1:25)
• 184 — Myles Leonard (Springfield) over Evan Surmay (W&L), Fall (0:39)
• 197 — Nick Rogers (Springfield) over Maxx Miller (W&L), TF 17–2
• 285 — Carter Stack (W&L) over Benjamin Katz (Springfield), MD 9–1

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