EMORY, VA.– Homestanding Emory & Henry was no match for the Braves wrestling team Wednesday night, as the Black & Gold used seven pins, two tech falls, and a forfeit to take a 58-0 victory in their Conference Carolinas dual match opener.
 
The Braves (1-0, 1-0 CC) moved to 2-0 all-time against the Wasps (0-1, 0-1 CC) after taking a 54-3 win last season in Pembroke.
 
UNCP's Logan Seliga got the night off to a good start with a pin in just 49 seconds in the 125 pound match. Logan Robinson (133), Keegan Roberson (157), Will Lowery (165), Scott Joll (174), Jose Zambrano Canuto (184), and Ryan Walker (285) would all follow Seliga with pins of their own.
 
Chance Cottingham picked up five points via tech fall in the 141 pound bout, while Brandon Smith would do the same in the 149 pound match. Christopher Dickey won via forfeit in the 197 pound class.
 
The Braves will be back in action again next Thursday, November 16 as they host #1 ranked Lander in a Conference Carolinas dual match. The Braves will honor the life of long-time UNCP wrestling coach, PJ Smith, at the match. Any athletes that ever wrestled for Coach Smith are encouraged to wear their wrestling gear to show their support and appreciation.