GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Emory & Henry Men's Wrestling Team (0-6, 0-4 Carolinas) resumed its Conference Carolinas dual schedule on Thursday as the Wasps faced off against No. 13 nationally-ranked Lander University (7-1, 6-0 Carolinas). The Bearcats defeated E&H by a 40-16 final score.

The Basics
FINAL SCORE – No. 13 Lander 40, Emory & Henry 16
LOCATION – Greenwood, South Carolina
VENUE – Finis Horne Arena
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (0-6, 0-4 Carolinas); Lander (7-1, 6-0 Carolinas)

The Match
- The match began at 24-6 in favor of the Bearcats due to unfilled weight classes at 133, 165, 184, 197 and 285 pounds.
- Senior Tito Hernandez (Shelbyville, Tenn.) got the Wasps off to a strong start as he pinned Oren Decker in 2:09 at 125 pounds.
- Senior Avery Almany (Bristol, Tenn.) earned a win by forfeit at 133 pounds.
- Sophomore Sebastian Gaberrete (Jeffersonton, Va,) dominated Ayden Lighter at 174 pounds, picking up a 16-6 major decision victory.

Up Next
- The Wasps are back in action this Saturday, January 4 when they make the trip to Montgomery, Alabama to compete in the Hawk Classic hosted by Huntingdon College. 

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