WINCHESTER, Va. – Visiting Washington & Lee University swept Shenandoah University Saturday in men's wrestling action at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center.
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Washington & Lee (8-5) opened with a technical fall victory at 141 before sweeping the remaining seven contested matches versus Shenandoah (1-2).
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IN BRIEF
The second-year Hornets had a number of close matches as
Jalen Cornelius dropped a 7-5 decision at 157 and
Thomas Domerese a 3-2 battle at 197.
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Both matches came down to the final moments as Nick Alejandro executed a takedown in the final 20 seconds to best Cornelius and John Ryan Sedovy held off a charging Domerese in the third to earn that 3-2 win.
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The Generals had wins by fall at 165 and heavyweight while picking up forfeits at 125 and 133.
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RESULTS
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141 Â Â Â Â Charlie Cunningham (W&L) over
Cameron Hatchett (SU) (TF 16-1 3:00)
149 Â Â Â Â Josepth Tarquine (W&L) over
Patrick Coffron (SU) (MD 15-5)
157 Â Â Â Â Nick Alejandro (W&L) over
Jalen Cornelius (SU) (Dec 7-5)
165 Â Â Â Â Joe Salerno (W&L) over
George Vrachnos (SU) (Fall 0:31)
174 Â Â Â Â Cameron Blizard (W&L) over
Hunter Thompson (SU) (Dec 6-2)
184 Â Â Â Â Brad Basham (W&L) over
Dylan Weaver (SU) (Dec 9-4)
197 Â Â Â Â John Ryan Sedovy (W&L) over
Thomas Domerese (SU) (Dec 3-2)
285 Â Â Â Â Clay Chadwick (W&L) over
Daniel Metz (SU) (Fall 1:50)
125 Â Â Â Â Riley Parker (W&L) by forfeit
133 Â Â Â Â David Rubin (W&L) by forfeit
Team Score:
Shenandoah 0
Washington & Lee 45
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UP NEXT
Shenandoah travels to Averett University next Saturday for the Southeast Wrestling Conference championships.
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