WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Fairmont State wrestling team (12-13, 4-2 Mountain East Conference) earned a non-conference road win over Washington & Jefferson (3-7) on Saturday (Jan. 21) at the Ross Recreation Center in Washington, Pa.

"Today was a great finish to the regular season," said Fairmont State head wrestling coach Gennaro Bonaventura. "It was a very solid team win from start to finish. We got after it and it was great seeing our wrestlers going for bonus points."
 
Brandon Myers started the dual with a gritty win by a 7-6 decision over his opponent in the 125-pound match. After a W&J win by decision and pin, Colton Stoneking pinned his opponent in 2:55 to tie the dual score at 9.
 
In the 157-pound match, Kolton Parsons won by technical fall (21-4) to put Fairmont State ahead 14-9. Washington & Jefferson collected a win by decision to trim the Fairmont State lead to 14-12. Jude Childers earned a win by decision in the 174-pound match to put Fairmont State in front 17-12.
 
Evan Thompson wrestled up two weight classes at 184 pounds and forced a pin over his opponent 2:59 into the match to post six points to the Falcons' total. Aydan Edwards secured a pin that put the Falcons ahead 29-12. Thomas Graden capped off the dual with a win by decision 3-2 over his opponent and the Fighting Falcons won 32-12 over Washington & Jefferson.

"I thought Childers had one of his best wins of the year in his match," remarked Bonaventura. "Thompson really stepped up after bumping up two weight classes. That was a huge pin he earned for our team."
 
The Fairmont State wrestling team will set its focus on the MEC Wrestling Championship, which will be held next Saturday (Jan. 28) at the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex on the campus of West Liberty University.

"We're looking forward to getting back to work at practice next week and for the opportunity to perform at the MEC Tournament," said Bonaventura.