BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb picked up four decisions on the afternoon, but would fall to visiting Ohio by a 31-15 score in the final dual match of the season.
 
After each team earned a forfeit win to open the bout, Ohio took the matches at 141, 149, and 157 pounds to jump out to an 19-6 advantage.
 
Gardner-Webb began to battle back at 165 pounds, as Tyler Marinelli edged out a tight 3-2 decision over Colt Yinger on a takedown in the final seconds to finish his final season unblemished in dual matches.
 
GWU also took the match at 174 pounds as Kyle Homet defeated Logan Stanley, 10-7, to bring the 'Dogs within seven points at 19-12.
 
The Bobcats reclaimed control of the bout at 184 pounds, winning by fall to expand their lead to 25-12.
 
Anthony Perrine used a late takedown to his advantage in the 197-pound matchup, defeating Derek Hillman by a 3-2 decision.
 
The afternoon would wrap up at 285 pounds, where Ohio would take the bout by pin.
 
Gardner-Webb will now prepare for the 2019 SoCon Wrestling Championships, taking place on Sunday, March 10 in Boone, N.C.
 
 
TEAM SCORES: Ohio 31, Gardner-Webb 15
 
125: Trevor Giallombardo (OHIO) won by forfeit
133: Brandon Bright (GWU) won by forfeit
141: Cameron Kelly (OHIO) def. Blake Mulkey (GWU) MD 20-6
149: Alec Hagan (OHIO) def. Chase McKinney (GWU) Fall 4:37
157: Kade Kowalski (OHIO) def. Evan Schenk (GWU) SV-1 4-2
165: No. 19 Tyler Marinelli (GWU) def. Colt Yinger (OHIO) Dec. 3-2
174: Kyle Homet (GWU) def. Logan Stanley (OHIO)  Dec. 10-7
184: Hunter Yeargan (OHIO) def. Christian Salter (GWU) Fall 1:59
197: Anthony Perrine (GWU) def. Derek Hillman (GWU) Dec. 3-2
285: Aaron Naples (OHIO) def. Gabriel Pickett (GWU) Fall 1:27