Bristol, Tenn. – The King University men's wrestling team opened the new year in dominant fashion on Monday, rolling to a decisive 54–0 victory over Emory & Henry inside the Student Center Complex. The Tornado controlled the dual from start to finish, earning six pins and taking advantage of three forfeits to complete the shutout.
How It Happened
King vs. Emory & Henry
125 –
Phoenix Sandifer (King) won by forfeit.
133 – Double forfeit.
141 –
Jaden Palombine (King) earned a fall over Gavin Warner in 2:52.
149 –
Brennan Watkins (King) followed with a lightning-fast pin in 0:35.
157 –
Joe Bertrand (King) won by forfeit.
165 –
Sayfore Sieh (King) secured a fall over Sebastian Gabarrete in 4:41.
174 – Clinton Morrisette (King) added another pin at 1:45.
184 –
Caleb Charlton (King) recorded a fall in 2:57 over Raul Lopez-Aguilar.
197 –
David Bertrand (King) won by forfeit.
285 –
Teo Armendariz (King) closed the dual with a pin in 1:14.
Final Score
King 54, Emory & Henry 0
Looking Ahead
The Tornado now turn their attention to the NWCA National Duals, set for Friday and Saturday, January 9–10, where they will face some of the nation's top competition.
