ATHENS, Ohio – Gardner-Webb jumped out to a 12-0 lead Monday night at Ohio University before falling to the Bobcats 23-15 in the team's fifth dual of the season.

The Runnin' Bulldogs (1-4) got a fall in 5:25 from freshman Drew West at 125 pounds to get off to a resounding start and an early 6-0 edge. Todd Carter followed with another strong effort, beating Mason Brugh 4-2 to push the team lead to 9-0 and Tyler Lamon took a 5-2 decision over Kyran Hagan for a 12-0 lead.

The Bobcats bounced back with wins at 149 and 157 pounds to trim the lead to 12-9 before RJ Mosley halted the rally with a hard fought 2-1 decision in two overtimes at 165 pounds.

Ohio won the final four bouts of the night, getting a 9-3 decision at 174 pounds to cut Gardner-Webb's lead to 15-12 and capturing close matches at 184 pounds, 197 pounds and 285 pounds to seal the team victory.

Gardner-Webb will return to action on January 1, 2023 at the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Final: Ohio 23, GW 15
125: Drew West def. Oscar Sanchez (fall 5:25)
133: Todd Carter def. Mason Brugh (Dec: 4-2)
141: Tyler Lamon def. Kyran Hagan (Dec: 5-2)
149: Alec Hagan def. Corbin Dion (fall 0:53)
157: Peyten Kellar def. Tyler Brignola (TF: 15-0)
165: RJ Mosley def. Jordan Slivka (Dec: 2-1 2OT)
174: Sal Perrine def. Andrew Wilson (Dec: 9-3)
184: Zayne Lehman def Jha'Quan Anderson (Dec: 3-1)
197: Carson Brewer def. Samuel Mora (Dec: 9-7)
285: Jacob Padilla def. Abraham Preston (Dec: 4-1)