FERRUM, Virginia -- Ferrum College's men's wrestling team earned a non-conference win tonight at home, beating Greensboro College 39-12 at Swartz Gymnasium.
RECORDS
Ferrum (1-0)
Greensboro (1-2)
SENIOR SEND-OFF
Prior to the match, the Panthers held a brief Senior Night ceremony for four wrestlers who are completing their four-year college wrestling careers; Brandon Harrison, Steven Muller, Austin Smith and Mario Vasquez. Ferrum has posted a 28-9 record thus far during the past four seasons.
THE BASICS
JD McMillin started the night off with a forfeit win at 125 pounds. Greensboro's Josh Wilson posted a 6-4 upset win over two-time All-American Levi Englman at 133 pounds. All-American Mario Vasquez posted a pin over Cody Williams in just 2:25 at 141 pounds and Ferrum jumped to an early 12-3 lead. The Pride's Hai Sie (149 lbs) returned the favor, getting a 5:37 pin over Ferrum's Caden Dalton. Christian Hite (157) picked up a 10-2 win over Patrick Haskin, earning a takedown in the final 190 seconds of the third period to secure a major decision.
Harrison (165), Elijah Martin (174) and Cris Reynoso (184) all earned forfeit wins to bump the team score to 34-9. All-American Braden Homsey (197) was a 21-5 technical fall winner over Dominic Harris, with the match being stopped at 6:39. Greensboro's Brandon Williams (285) closed the meet with 9-2 win over Ferrum's Rayshawn Dixon.
FINAL
125: JD McMillin (FER) over (GRNB) (For.)
133: Josh Wilson (GRNB) over Levi Englman (FER) (Dec 6-4)
141: Mario Vasquez (FER) over Cody Williams (GRNB) (Fall 2:25)
149: Hai Siu (GRNB) over Caden Dalton (FER) (Fall 5:37)
157: Christian Hite (FER) over Patrick Haskin (GRNB) (MD 10-2)
165: Brandon Harrison (FER) over (GRNB) (For.)
174: Elijah Martin (FER) over (GRNB) (For.)
184: Cris Reynoso (FER) over (GRNB) (For.)
197: Braden Homsey (FER) over Dominic Harris (GRNB) (TF 21-5 6:39)
285: Brandon Williams (GRNB) over Rayshawn Dixon (FER) (Dec 9-2)
EXHIBITIONS
149: Hayden Funck (FER) over Lucas Utt (GRNB) (Fall 1:36)
149: Cody Williams (GNBR) over Steven Muller (FER) (Fall 2:30)
165: Patrick Haskin (GNBR) over Brandon Harrison (FER) 3-2
197: Cris Reynoso (FER) over Khalil Belk (GNBR) (TF, 19-4 7:00)
285: Brandon Williams (GNBR) over Jacob Grady (FER) (Fall 4:30)
BEHIND THE WHISTLE
"I'm very proud of our team's effort with a solid win at home during Senior night. The guys wrestled tough and put points up on the scoreboard. I would like to recognize our seniors, who have made big sacrifices during their time at Ferrum College. Each one of them has contributed to our program's national recognition. I couldn't be prouder and I expect big things in life for each of these four men! After our dual, I learned the NCAA cancelled the Division III winter sports postseason. It's unfortunate, I feel for the seniors and our team. They continued to show up and put in the work with all of the uncertainty of the season. I would like to thank our administration, sports medicine, and my staff for always giving their best effort to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes. The event tonight was truly an amazing experience." --Head Coach Ryan Riggs
BACK ON THE MAT
Riggs' team will be back in action Saturday, February 6, at Shenandoah University starting at 2:00 p.m. in Winchester, Virginia. The Panthers then travel Thursday, February 11, for a match at Averett University at 7:00 p.m. in Danville, Virginia.
