LEXINGTON, Va. — Members of the Washington and Lee University wrestling team competed at the Jim Crytzer '77 Invitational on Saturday, with the Generals producing multiple podium finishes and bonus-point victories across the lineup.
Robert Pavlek (149) led W&L with a runner-up finish, while Colin Bridges (165), Evan Owen (149) and Trey Custodio (141) each earned top-six placements in competitive brackets.
Pavlek advanced to the championship bout at 149 with a 3–1 overall record, opening his day with a 2:04 fall before adding back-to-back decisions to reach the final. Bridges and Owen both reached the semifinal round in their respective weight classes, combining for pins, technical falls, and sudden-victory wins. Custodio added depth scoring for the Generals at 141, finishing sixth with three wins, including a 20–3 technical fall.
View the complete results for the tournament here: FloSports Arena
Up Next:
The Generals return to competition at the Budd Whitehill Duals, hosted by Lycoming College, on Friday–Saturday, Jan. 9–10, in Williamsport, Pa. Action begins each day at 9 a.m.
W&L Podium Results
- 149 | Robert Pavlek — 2nd Place
Pavlek finished 3–1 overall, advancing to the championship bout with a 2:04 pin over Jayden Sheppard (Wisconsin–Eau Claire), a 2–1 decision against Max Kaye (Ohio Northern), and a 9–4 semifinal win over Blakelee Bastien (Wisconsin–Eau Claire).
- 165 | Colin Bridges — 4th Place
Bridges posted a 3–2 record, highlighted by a 1:41 fall, a 4–2 decision, and a sudden-victory win in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals.
- 149 | Evan Owen — 4th Place
Owen went 5–1 on the day with two technical falls, two pins, and a decision. His run included tech falls of 16–0 and 17–2, along with pins in 1:38 and 4:41 during consolation action.
- 141 | Trey Custodio — 6th Place
Custodio finished 3–3, securing a 20–3 technical fall, an 8–3 decision, and a medical-forfeit victory to earn a sixth-place finish and 10.5 team points.
W&L Results
- 133 | Vitaly Cristo — 0–2
Cristo competed at 133 and wrestled into the consolation rounds after receiving a first-round bye.
- 157 | Jordan Blaise — 1–2
Blaise recorded a 12–7 decision over Joshua Wong (Marymount) in the consolation bracket.
- 165 | Devin Sweeney — 2–2
Sweeney opened with a 15–4 major decision over Ethan Bliss (Elizabethtown) and followed with a 5–4 decision against Taven Williams (Roanoke).
- 174 | Zach Silnutzer — 0-1 (medically withdrew)
- 184 | Sam Tignor — 0-1 (medically withdrew)
Final Team Standings
- Wisconsin–Eau Claire — 181.0
- Elizabethtown College — 122.0
- Roanoke College — 108.5
- Ohio Northern University — 89.5
- Marymount University — 74.0
- Shenandoah University — 46.0
- Southern Virginia University — 40.0
- Washington and Lee — 39.0
- Greensboro College — 38.5
- McDaniel College — 33.0
- Randolph College — 16.5
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.
