SALEM, W.Va. — The Fairmont State University men's wrestling team split a pair of duals at a tri-meet hosted by Salem University, defeating the host Tigers 44-3 before falling to Glenville State University, 39-3.

The Falcons opened the day with a dominant performance against Salem, winning nine of the 10 contested bouts. Kai Plinski started the dual with a pin of CJ Carrodus in 1:42 at 125 pounds, while Jorden Williams followed with a 13-2 major decision over David Makupson at 133. Blake Ringer and Carter Pauley added forfeit victories at 141 and 157 pounds, respectively, and Shawn Young earned an 8-3 decision over Riley Curran at 149.

Fairmont State continued to build its lead with a pair of technical falls. Brock Evans recorded an 18-3 technical fall over Micheal Ochoa in 4:38 at 165, while Josh Woyan needed just 1:16 to earn a 17-2 technical fall against Clayton Downs at 174. Cooper Durst added an 8-3 decision over Landon Ristoff at 184, and Eli Makel closed the dual with a pin of Tashawn Cofield in 2:23 at heavyweight. Salem's lone points came at 197 pounds, where Terrell Cofield earned a 4-2 decision over Jake Stephenson.

Against Glenville State, the Falcons' lone victory came from Ringer at 141 pounds. Ringer earned a 10-7 decision over Ethan Mitchell, using near-fall points, a reversal and a third-period escape to secure the win.

Plinski fell 9-3 to Garrett Johnson at 125, while Stephenson dropped an 18-11 decision to Andrew Reed at 197 after opening the bout with a takedown and near fall. Glenville State picked up falls at 133 and 165, technical falls at 149 and 174, and decision victories at 157, while adding major decisions at 184 and 285 to secure the 39-3 dual victory.

Fairmont State hits the road on Saturday, November 14 to Washington, Pennsylvania for the Washington & Jefferson College Tournament. Start time is set for 10:00 a.m.