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Wrestling places fourth at Virginia Duals

HAMPTON, Va. --  The Elizabethtown College wrestling team finished fourth at the Virginia Duals after a pair of losses on Saturday at the Hampton Coliseum.

It was a tough start to the day for Elizabethtown as they took on Glenville State, ranked 16th in Division II. The Jays were down 13-0 after three weight classes. Shane Strausser got the win via forfeit at 149 that put Etown on the board for six team points.

The Pioneers dominated much of the dual as Brian Schneider was the only Blue Jay to win his match. Schneider earned three points with a 6-3 decision at 165. Glenville State would advance to the first place match with a 39-9 win over the Jays.

Elizabethtown faced 17th-ranked Alvernia in the third place match.

The Golden Wolves would get out to a lead over Etown thanks to wins in four of the first five matches. Scotty Reagan was able to win via decision for the Blue Jays. Schneider also won to finish the weekend 4-0. The senior took 165 with a narrow 1-0 victory.

Dylan Waller got the credited for the win via forfeit at 285 to close out the match. 

Alvernia took third with the 30-12 win over Etown, meaning the Blue Jays finish the Virginia Duals in fourth.

The wrestling team will host Senior Day against Scranton on Saturday, January 21, 12 p.m. at the Bowers Center Fieldhouse.
 
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