LAKELAND, Fla. — WVU Tech wrestling continued its early-season development Saturday at the Southeastern Open, producing two top-four finishers and several strong individual efforts against a large, multi-division field.
Freshmen Landon Morris and Luke Carpenter each delivered breakout performances, posting identical 2–2 records to finish fourth at 133 and 141 pounds, respectively. The Golden Bears also saw multiple wrestlers earn wins across five weight classes, including decisive tech falls, majors and late-match falls that highlighted the roster's progress.
Morris battled through a demanding 133-pound bracket, earning two pins and a late win over teammate Blayson Jordan, while Carpenter surged back from an 0–2 start to win his final two bouts — including a commanding 23–7 tech fall — to claim fourth at 141.
At 125, freshman David Maxson picked up a pair of dominant victories, including a 13–5 major decision and an 18–2 tech fall, before finishing the afternoon 2–2. Seniors Maxwell Underwood and Shannon Fray each recorded wins in their respective divisions, while Jordan, Corbyn Cunningham and several underclassmen contributed competitive outings.
The event marked WVU Tech's final competition of the semester before shifting focus toward January tournament action.
Golden Bear Highlights
Top Finishers
Multi-Win Performances
Additional Individual Wins
Individual Results | Southeastern Open — Dec. 6, 2025
- W 13–5 MD vs. Kenny Villon
- W 18–2 TF vs. Tiago Neves
- L 4–17 MD vs. Gunner Musilunas
- L 11–19 MD vs. Tyler Ramos
- L 1–15 MD vs. Zion Wimberly
- L 1–17 TF vs. Hayden Wright
- W vs. Jeremiah Chinyere-Okiyi (criteria decision, 1:54)
- L Fall 1:43 vs. Anthony O'dell
- L Fall 6:37 vs. Landon Morris
133 — Landon Morris (FR) | 3–2 • 4th Place
- L 0–3 Dec vs. Duly Brutus
- W Fall 4:00 vs. Joshua Martinez-Mercado
- W Fall 5:11 vs. Kadin McDonald
- L 2–17 TF vs. Duly Brutus
- W Fall 6:37 vs. Blayson Jordan
141 — Luke Carpenter (FR) | 2–2 • 4th Place
- L 2–17 TF vs. Kaden Wallace
- L Fall 2:13 vs. Jace Province
- W 23–7 TF vs. Jerry Molina
- W 4–0 Dec vs. Dillon Smith
- L Medical forfeit vs. Caleb Benton
- L Fall 4:31 vs. Jace Province
- L 2–18 TF vs. Noah Gregory
- W Fall 1:55 vs. Jackson Wilks
- L 3–6 Dec vs. Ryden Ashmore
- L 3–16 MD vs. Noah Catala
- L 1–17 TF vs. Elijah Benzies
- L 2–15 MD vs. Robert Best
- L 0–11 MD vs. Jvier Romeus
- L 1–19 TF vs. Wes Madden
- W 10–8 Dec vs. Jaden Rosebury
- L Fall 5:55 vs. Toby House
- L Fall 1:37 vs. Jonathan Chiaffitelli
- L Fall 3:33 vs. Darrius Montgomery
- L 2–3 Dec vs. Ryan Sirico
- L Fall 6:31 vs. Russell Fickett
- W Fall 3:38 vs. Dante Cruz
What's Next
WVU Tech travels to Washington, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Jan. 3, for the Jeff Breese Invitational.
