GLENVILLE, W.Va. -- Ferrum College's wrestling team opened the season at the 2026 Pioneer Open, hosted by Glenville State University, the top-ranked NCAA Div. II team to open the 2026-27 season. Ferrum had two wrestlers place in the top six individually today.

TEAM SCORES
1. Ashland 125.5; 2. UNC Pembroke 113; 3. Gleville State 111; 4. U-Indy 105.5; 5. Montevallo 90.5; 6. Fairmont State 84; 7. Millersville 57.5; 8. Frostburg State 53; 9. Ferrum 47; 10. Emmanuel 35.5; 11. Felician 33; 12. Salem 12; 13. Davis & Elkins 11.5; 14. Ferrum NWCA 0

TOP PANTHERS
Andres Cortes went 5-1 on the day and placed third in the 149-pound weight class. He opened with three wins, then lost a tough semifinal bout to #2 seed and eventual champion Moses Eads of Fairmont State by a score of 4-1. In the consolation side, he picked up two wins by forfeit to finish third.

Dustin Elliott went 4-2 at 157 pounds in his debut with the Panthers. Elliott opened with a pair of wins by tech fall, then dropped a 4-2 match to #1 seed and eventual runner-up Nico Taddy, before finishing sixth.

UP NEXT
Coach Blake Roulo's team will be back in action Saturday, November 7, at the JMU Invitational. The event is scheduled for an 11:00 a.m. start in Harrisonburg, Virginia.