WASHINGTON, Pa. (Jan. 5) – In its first action in three weeks, the Waynesburg University wrestling team suffered a 39-6 conference dual loss to Washington & Jefferson, as part of a tri-match hosted by the Presidents Saturday afternoon at the Henry Memorial Center.

Junior Jake Benczo and senior LR Neubauer each earned wins in their respective matches. Benczo posted a 6-0 decision over freshman Colin Woods at the 165-pound match. In the heavyweight bout, Neubauer registered a 4-1 decision against freshman Ed Hirsh.

Waynesburg returns to the mats later today with dual matches against Washington & Lee University and Gettysburg College.

Washington & Jefferson 39, Waynesburg 6
125: No match
133: Brandon Samson (W&J) d. Josh Boyle, 3-0
141: Nicholas Centra (W&J) vs. Abdul Yusuff, Fall 6:15
149: Shaun Yackey (W&J) wins by forfeit
157: Keegan Donnan (W&J) wins by forfeit
165: Jake Benczo (WAY) d. Colin Woods, 6-0
174: Eric Monday (W&J) wins by forfeit
184: Chris Price (W&J) wins by forfeit
197: Dan Law (W&J) d. Mike Capuzzi, Fall 2:42
285: LR Neubauer (WAY) d. Ed Hirsh, 4-1