DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University men's wrestling fell 40-8 to Ferrum College on Friday during a non-conference dual.
 
The Cougars struggled against the Panthers, earning two individual victories across the 10 weight classes.
 
The dual opened at 174 pounds as sophomore James Mahoney fell by an 11-3 major decision to Ferrum's Josh Daltro. Ferrum continued its momentum at 184 and 197 pounds, earning back-to-back falls over Cole Carter (4:22) and Willie Toliver (1:52). The Panthers added another six points at 285 pounds by forfeit.
 
Senior Adrian Samano put the Cougars on the board at 125 pounds with a 4-1 sudden victory decision over Zeke Keel. Ferrum responded at 133 pounds as Conner Walck edged senior A.J. Orlando by a 2-1 tiebreaker decision in overtime rideouts.
 
Freshman Leonardo Perdomo earned Averett's second victory at 141 pounds, recording an 18-2 technical fall over Josiah Canales in 6:49. Ferrum closed out the dual with victories at 149, 157 and 165 pounds, including technical fall and fall victories over Wyatt Parker and Luke Zadrazil, respectively, and a 20-8 major decision over Carter Shupert.
 
The Cougars wrestling team will host Alumni Night against their first Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent Southern Virginia University on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
 
The Dual
174
Josh Daltro (Ferrum) over James Mahoney (Averett) (MD 11-3)
184
Liam DeBaugh (Ferrum) over Cole Carter (Averett) (Fall 4:22)
197
William Melton (Ferrum) over Willie Toliver (Averett) (Fall 1:52)
285
Christopher Funches (Ferrum) over Unknown (For.)
125
Adrian Samano (Averett) over Zeke Keel (Ferrum) (SV-1 4-1)
133
Conner Walck (Ferrum) over A.J. Orlando (Averett) (TB-1 2-1)
141
Leonardo Perdomo (Averett) over Josiah Canales (Ferrum) (TF 18-2 6:49)
149
Andres Cortez (Ferrum) over Wyatt Parker (Averett) (TF 18-2 6:49)
157
Dustin Elliot (Ferrum) over Luke Zadrazil (Averett) (Fall 3:23)
165
Bubba Ashley (Ferrum) over Carter Shupert (Averett) (MD 20-8)
Exhibition Matches
125
Carson Miller (Ferrum) over Amon Villarreal (Averett) (Fall 2:25)
133
Patrick Burdshall (Averett) over Riley Conway (Ferrum) (Fall 3:09)
141
Jesse Lemon (Averett) over Noah Spangler (Ferrum) (Fall 0:36)
Bryan Gomez (Ferrum) over Justin Walker (Averett) (MD 16-5)
Justin Walker (Averett) over Noah Spangler (Ferrum) (Dec 9-3)
Jesse Lemon (Averett) over Bryan Gomez (Ferrum) (Dec 10-3)
149
Bryan Gomez (Ferrum) vs. Maveric Monteith (Averett)
157
Nathaniel Lilly (Ferrum) over Michael King (Averett) (TF 17-2 1:41)
Ryder Allen (Ferrum) over Gabriel Foreman (Averett) (TF 19-4 4:27)
165
Brooks Smith (Ferrum) over Gabriel Foreman (Averett) (Fall 3:00)
174
Hayden Thompson (Ferrum) over Lee New (Averett) (TF 16-1 3:48)
184
William Erdelac (Ferrum) over Grayson Irvin (Averett) (Fall 0:47)
197
Dustin Elliot (Ferrum) over Luke Zadrazil (Averett) (Fall 3:23)