2/10/19

(MONTGOMERY, W. Va.) – The Truett McConnell University wrestling team defeated Appalachian Athletic Conference foe West Virginia University Tech on the road 29-23 on Saturday afternoon.

The dual came down to the final weight class. Tied at 23 apiece, heavyweight freshman Joseph MacGregor pinned his opponent to secure the conference win over the Golden Bears.

“I’m pleased with how our guys fought through adversity and bonded together to get the job done,” Head CoachJonathan Jackson said. “Early on we had a few matches that didn’t go our way but the guys continued to battle and fight. This is a testament of their hard work that they have been putting in.

We still have a ways to go before next weekend, but I’m hopeful we’ll be ready! Once you start believing that your hard work will pay off, anything is possible.”

Up next, the Bears will host the AAC Chamionships on Saturday, Feb. 16.

FULL RESULTS:

125 – Jordan Lee (TMU) over Neko Aquila (WVU Tech) – Tech Fall 18-3

133 – TJ Bean (WVU Tech) over Jacob Taylor (TMU) – Major Decision 11-3

141 – Logan Roberts (WVU Tech) over Will Davidson (TMU) – Decision 8-3

149 – Devin Wilhelm (WVU Tech) over Jacob Power (TMU) – Major Decision 12-0

157 – Leland Swafford (WVU Tech) over Ian James (TMU) – Fall

165 – Steven Austin Ray (TMU) over Caleb Barley (WVU Tech) – Fall

174 – Tucker Lawson (WVU Tech) over Kendrik Koller (TMU) – Fall

184 – Jacob Matheson (TMU) won by forfeit

197 – Khalil Belk (TMU) won by forfeit

285 – Joseph MacGregor (TMU) over Noah Julian (WVU Tech) – Fall