EMORY, VA. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team earned its first win in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action this season by defeating Emory & Henry 56-0 Thursday at the John Rutledge King Center.
The Crusaders capitalized on five pins and a pair of forfeits in the 10 countable matches. Belmont Abbey also earned a pin in the extra match.
Belmont Abbey improved to 5-8 overall and 1-3 in the SACC standings. Emory & Henry is now 2-16 overall, 0-4 in the league.
BELMONT ABBEY RESULTS
- 125: Joshua Vega (BAC) won by forfeit
- 133: Tobias Finn (BAC) def. Johnathan Almany (E & H) (TF 20-4 7:00)
- 141: Luke Kunath (BAC) def. Logan Arnold (E & H) (MD 12-2)
- 149: Skyler Caban (BAC) def. Isaiah Dotson (E & H) (Fall 4:28)
- 157: Maxwell Kiel (BAC) def. Matthew Allen (E & H) (Fall 3:25)
- 165: Paul Jakub (BAC) def. Konor Gray (E & H) (Fall 2:00)
- 174: Kyler Pickard (BAC) def. Alexander Baumberger (E & H) (TF 18-2 4:19)
- 184: Colby Maxwell (BAC) def. Brenden Blevins (E & H) (Fall 0:25)
- 197: Christos Avgeros (BAC) def. by forfeit
- 285: Joe Pesce (BAC) def. Donovan Pinnix (E & H) (Fall 5:54)
- Extra: David Panone (BAC) def. Collin Davidson (E&H) (Fall 1:48)
UP NEXT
- The Crusaders return home for the second Crusader Throwdown of the season at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Wheeler Center.
- Belmont Abbey resumes conference action with a tri-match against Mount Olive and Lander beginning at 1 p.m. January 21 at Mount Olive.
