BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech wrestling earned two individual wins Friday night inside Van Meter Gym, highlighted by a lightning-quick pin from senior Maxwell Underwood, but the Golden Bears fell 40-9 to receiving-votes Montreat in dual action.

Underwood delivered the moment of the night at 285 pounds, securing a fall in 0:01 against Reese Ferm to put six points on the board for Tech. Sophomore Troy Harris added the Golden Bears' other victory at 141, winning a 14-8 decision over Louis MeHaffey in a fast-paced bout.

WVU Tech also faced ranked opposition in the dual. At 125, freshman David Maxson wrestled No. 25 Kane Bryson, and at 149, junior Corbyn Cunningham drew No. 17 Boedi Kirkland.

In exhibition matches, the Golden Bears continued to show fight, with freshman Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. earning a 15-4 major decision over Grayson Burleson.

Individual Results

WVU Tech vs Montreat (Receiving Votes)

125: No. 25 Kane Bryson (Mon) over David Maxson (WVU Tech), Fall (1:48)
133: Alexander Grabowski (Mon) over Jeremiah Chinyere-Okiyi II (WVU Tech), Dec (6-2)
141: Troy Harris (WVU Tech) over Louis MeHaffey (Mon), Dec (14-8)
149: No. 17 Boedi Kirkland (Mon) over Corbyn Cunningham (WVU Tech), Fall (3:29)
157: Robert Branson (Mon) over William Vila (WVU Tech), Fall (6:14)
165: Bryson McCraw (Mon) over Curtis Smith (WVU Tech), MD (11-2)
174: Montreat over WVU Tech, Forfeit
184: Donovan Cavender (Mon) over Alexander Tempus (WVU Tech), Fall (4:04)
197: Elijah Amya-Perez (Mon) over William Stricklin (WVU Tech), MD (14-0)
285: Maxwell Underwood (WVU Tech) over Reese Ferm (Mon), Fall (0:01)

Exhibitions
Jathan Roby (WVU Tech) vs Sam Gosnell (Mon), TF 22-4 (5:19)
Nicholas Vincent (WVU Tech) vs Donovan Cavender (Mon), MD 18-9
Adams S. Turpin-Abdulrazaaq Jr. (WVU Tech) over Grayson Burleson (Mon), MD 15-4

What's Next

WVU Tech heads to the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship, Feb. 21-22 in Miami, Florida.