LEXINGTON, Va. -- Ferrum College picked up a non-conference wrestling win over Washington and Lee University this afternoon on the road, winning 27-18 at Demorus Gym.

RECORDS
Ferrum (1-0)
Washington and Lee (0-1)

THE BASICS
Ferrum won six of 10 matches in the season opener for both teams, including pins by #5 ranked Collin Saunders (149) and #9 Blake Rosenbaum (174), and a technical fall by Hunter Goulart (197). A highlight to the match was Austin Smith's (141) 10-4 win over #9 Zach Bylykbaskhi, who qualified for the NCAA Tournament a year ago.

FINAL RESULTS
125 - Ethan Hartman (W&L) d. Brett Binnix (FC); Fall in 1st period [6-0]
133 - Bailey Cooper (FC) d. Matt Muller (W&L); 5-4 [6-3]
141 - Austin Smith (FC) d. Zach Bylykbashi (W&L); 10-4 [6-6]
149 - Collin Saunders (FC) d. Michael Dik (W&L); Fall in 1st period [6-12]
157 - Shane Conners (W&L) d. Braxton May-Nicholson (FC); 4-2 [9-12]
165 - Andrew Tolbert (FC) d. Andrew Taylor (W&L); 16-8 [9-16]
174 - Blake Rosenbaum (FC) d. Colby Boudreau (W&L); Fall in 1st period [9-22]
184 - Brandon Lefore (W&L) d. AJ Banish (FC); 10-7 [12-22]
197 - Hunter Goulart (FC) d. Will Kuenne (W&L); TF, 18-1 [12-27]
285 - Matt Kaminer (W&L) d. Tyrique Nolen (FC); Fall in 1st period [Final: 18-27]

COACH'S THOUGHTS
"The guys competed hard today and we were proud of them," said Head Coach Nate Yetzer. "There were a lot of little things to clean up, but overall we were pleased. Austin Smith at 141 had to grind out a hard fought win over the #9 guy in the country. That was a good start for Austin."

NEXT MATCH
Coach Nate Yetzer's team will be back in action Wednesday, Nov. 8, at home against Hampden-Sydney College. The non-conference match is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. in Swartz Gym.