EMORY, Va. – The Emory & Henry University Men's Wrestling Team (0-7, 0-5 Carolinas) dropped a tough Conference Carolinas dual to Shorter University (1-0, 1-0 Carolinas) inside the John Rutledge King Center Thursday evening. The Hawks defeated the Wasps by a narrow 29-24 margin. 

The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Shorter 29, Emory & Henry 24
LOCATION – Emory, Virginia
VENUE – John Rutledge King Center
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (0-7, 0-5 Carolinas); Shorter (1-0, 1-0 Carolinas) 

The Match
- The dual began all square at 18-18 due to unfilled weight classes at 125, 133, 141, 184, 197 and 285 pounds.
- Freshman Zane Perkins (Wytheville, Va.) earned an impressive win as he wrestled up a weight class at 165 pounds, pinning Shorter's Cumberland Kines in just 1:17.
- Sophomore Sebastian Gaberrete (Jeffersonton, Va.) battled throughout his match at 174 pounds, but came up just short by a 12-7 decision to Riley Davis.
- Senior Isaiah Dotson (Jonesville, Va.) put up another tough fight at 149 pounds, but eventually fell to Ethan Ross by a close 9-4 decision. 

Up Next
- Emory & Henry is back in action on Wednesday, January 15 when they make the trip to take on the Railsplitters of Lincoln Memorial University in a Conference Carolinas dual. First bout is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. from Mary Mars Gymnasium. 

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