Waynesburg University wrestlers have tough day at Gator Duals
Waynesburg University had a tough day as a team in the annual Gator “Boots” Duals on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, but the Yellow Jackets had some individual success.
Sophomore 285-pounder Jake Evans (Elizabeth Forward) won three out of four matches, including a pin and major decision.
Tristan Buxton picked up two decisions and a forfeit at 125. The junior improved his season record to 22-2. Fellow junior Derek Hull won via pinfall and two decisions before losing his last bout.
Senior Ryan Shank scored a major decision in three wins but lost to the No. 2 ranked 184-pounder in the country in his lone setback.
Waynesburg (5-9) dropped its first match to Elmhurst, 32-15, and suffered a 22-18 loss to Simpson, where the Jackets had to forfeit to matches.
Coach Ron Headlee’s team lost to No. 23 Ferrum, 29-15, and dropped a 36-10 dual meet to host Luther (Iowa).
The Yellow Jackets return to action on Jan. 6 when they meet Thomas More for the first time ever in dual-meet competition to open Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) action.