BELMONT, N.C. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team captured a home win over the Lander Bearcats in the Wheeler Center Thursday night. The Crusaders benefitted from three pins, a major decision, and a decision. Joshua Vega, Mitchell Dean, and Greg Hilliard record pins in the match with Michael Siwiec sealed the pin with a decision.

Results

125         Joshua Vega (BAC) over Austin Ross (Lander) (Fall 4:29)

133         William Olivas (Lander) over Lleyton Taylor (BAC) (Dec 4-0)         

141         Elijah Gray (Lander) over Justin Payne (BAC) (Dec 3-2)

149         Joshua Blatt (BAC) over Chandler Smalley (Lander) (MD 19-7)

157         Bryson Ethington (Lander) over Andrew Morgan (BAC) (Dec 1-0)

165         Mitchell Dean (BAC) over Brice Harkness (Lander) (Fall 4:46)

174         Greg Hilliard (BAC) over Angel Hernandez (Lander) (Fall 4:53)

184         Myles Starke (Lander) over Dylan Zabbaro (BAC) (Fall 1:59)

197         Darius Parker (Lander) over Joe Pesce (BAC) (Fall 0:45)

285         Michael Siwiec (BAC) over Cameron Coffman (Lander) (Dec 8-2)

Belmont Abbey 25, Lander 21

Up Next

The Crusaders will host conference opponent Emmanuel January 8 at 7 PM.