PITTSBURGH (Jan. 16) – In dual match against Division I-member Duquesne University, the Waynesburg University wrestling team suffered a 46-3 loss to the Dukes at the A.J. Palumbo Center Wednesday night.

The Dukes captured five of their nine victories via forfeit with the Yellow Jackets forcing four matches to be finalized by decisions.

Freshman Josh Boyle earned a 2-1 victory at 133-pounds over fellow freshman Kevin Chapman for the lone Waynesburg victory of the night.

At 165-pounds, junior Jake Benczo suffered a narrow 4-1 loss via decision to senior Cody Midlam. In the heavyweight match, Duquesne senior Joe D'Orsie earned a slim 5-3 victory over senior LR Neubauer.

The Yellow Jackets returns to action on Tuesday, Jan. 22, as they travel to face conference-powerhouse Thiel College for a dual match at 7 p.m.

Duquesne 41, Waynesburg 6
125: Jonathan Bittinger (DUQ) won by forfeit
133: Josh Boyle (WAY) d. Kevin Chapman, 2-1
141: Jayk Cobbs (DUQ) won by forfeit
149: Brad Shrum (DUQ) won by forfeit
157: Nathan Reinhart (DUQ) d. Kevin Walsh, fall 5:47
165: Cody Midlam d. Jake Benczo, 4-1
174: Ryan Sula (DUQ) won by forfeit
184: Dan Pauley (DUQ)
197: Scott Black (DUQ) d. Mike Capuzzi, major dec. 15-2
285: Joe D'Orsie (DUQ) d. LR Neubauer, 5-3