Buena Vista, Va. — Averett University men's wrestling picked up their second conference win against Southern Virginia University on the road Thursday, defeating the Knights 41-6.
The Cougars (4-1, 2-0 ODAC) dominated in all but two weight classes against the Knights (0-2, 0-2 ODAC), picking up three technical falls, three falls and two major decisions.
Junior Adrian Samano started the match off right at 125 pounds, defeating Southern Virginia's Jaton Wellington by technical fall 18-2 and giving Averett an early lead. Junior A.J. Orlando III secured a 15-0 technical fall at 133 pounds to increase the Cougars' lead 10-0.
Freshman Akram Guliyev fell to Southern Virginia's Porter Kinne by decision.
At 149, sophomore Luke Zadrazil picked up his sixth pin of the season at 3:07. Senior Carter Shupert held Kyler North scoreless with a 15-0 technical fall in the 157 pound weight class.
Senior Xavier Swanson continued to impress at 165 pounds, pinning Wyatt Kinne in one minute and 56 seconds. Senior Michael Gabbard picked up his fourth consecutive win of the season the 174 pound weight class by fall at 2:24.
Freshman Bryson Caudle fought to stay close, but ultimately lost by a 5-4 decision at 184 pounds.
Seniors Jacob Jimenez and Carter Erickson each picked up a major decision at 197 and 285 pounds to close out the conference match.
The Cougars are back on the road Saturday when they return to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in the Penn College Duals where they will face Alvernia University, Penn College of Technology, and Penn State Altoona beginning at 11 a.m.
Averett 41 Southern Virginia 6
125: Adrian Samano def. Jaton Wellington (Southern Virginia), TF 18-2 (6:57)
133: AJ Orlando III def. Talon Whicker (Southern Virginia), TF 15-0 (2:44)
141: Porter Kinne (Southern Virginia) def. Akram Guliyev, Dec 8-2
149: Luke Zadrazil def. Richie Kulessa (Southern Virginia), Fall 3:07
157: Carter Shupert def. Kyler North (Southern Virginia), TF 15-0 (2:58)
165: Xavier Swanson def. Wyatt Kinne (Southern Virginia), Fall 1:56
174: Michael Gabbard def. Tanner Giatras (Southern Virginia), Fall 2:24
184: Harrison Hoopes (Southern Virginia) def. Bryson Caudle, Dec 5-4
197: Jacob Jimenez def. Hank Svedin (Southern Virginia), MD 12-0
285: Carter Erickson def. Marc Richardson (Southern Virginia), MD 18-4
Extra Matches:
125: Dominic Pascoe def. Maddox Heck (Southern Virginia), Fall 3:12
157: Jackson Higgins def. Corbin Mecham (Southern Virginia), TF 18-2 (6:51)
165: Cole Carter def. Carson Call (Southern Virginia), Fall 1:12
