GLENVILLE, W. Va. – The Frostburg State Men's Wrestling team split their Thursday tri-meet, defeating Kentucky Wesleyan 43-11 before falling to the No. 23 Pioneers 39-12.
 
FSU got out to a quick start against the Panthers, as freshman Alex Bellarin earned a pin in just 46 seconds, followed by a forfeit at 133 for a 12-0 lead. KWC got on the board with a tech fall at 141, but freshman Gage Heilbrun worked an 11-0 major decision and freshman Mason Buckler pinned his opponent in round one for a 22-5 lead.
 
Kentucky Wesleyan got six points back through a pinfall at 165, but the final four bouts went Frostburg's way, including pins from freshmen Duncan Kammar and Gavin Bage and a 4-2 decision from redshirt sophomore Nick McCarthy, eventually leading to the 43-11 final.
 
125 lbs: Alex Bellarin (FSU) over Bryson Rowley (KWC) Fall 0:46 – FSU leads 6-0
133 lbs: Thierno Diallo (FSU) wins by default – FSU leads 12-0
141 lbs: Gabe Adams (KWC) over Logan Intrieri (FSU) Tech Fall 15-0 – FSU leads 12-5
149 lbs: Gage Heilbrun (FSU) over Dalen Kimble (KWC) Maj. Dec. 11-0 – FSU leads 16-5
157 lbs: Mason Buckler (FSU) over Cade Johnson (KWC) Fall 2:06 – FSU leads 22-5
165 lbs: Bryar Lane (KWC) over Liam DeBaugh (FSU) Fall 1:06 – FSU leads 22-11
174 lbs: Duncan Kammar (FSU) over Shevan Griffith (KWC) Fall 1:54 – FSU leads 28-11
184 lbs: Nick McCarthy (FSU) over Drayden McKerrow (KWC) Decision 4-2 – FSU leads 31-11
197 lbs: William Applegarth (FSU) wins by default – FSU leads 37-11
285 lbs: Gavin Bage (FSU) over Kelton Farmer (KWC) – FSU wins 43-11
 
In a tougher task against MEC Champion Glenville State, the hosts won every bout outside of a forfeit at 133 lbs and Bage earning the Bobcats a pinfall at 285 lbs. GSU took pins at 125 and 165 lbs, while earning tech falls at 149, 174, 184, and 197 lbs. Of the losses, Frostburg's closest match came through redshirt sophomore Dylan Montgomery, who was defeated 11-6 at 141 lbs.
 
125 lbs: Hunter Ross (GSU) over Alex Bellarin (FSU) Fall 5:50 – GSU leads 6-0
133 lbs: Thierno Diallo (FSU) wins by default – Match tied 6-6
141 lbs: Lucas Talley (GSU) over Dylan Montgomery (FSU) Decision 11-6 – GSU leads 9-6
149 lbs: Ethan Hardy (GSU) over Gage Heilbrun (FSU) Tech Fall 16-0 – GSU leads 14-6
157 lbs: Guy Deleonardis (GSU) over Mason Buckler (FSU) Maj. Dec. 19-5 – GSU leads 18-6
165 lbs: Brady Ross (GSU) over Liam DeBaugh (FSU) Fall 4:07 – GSU leads 24-6
174 lbs: Zachary Holstion (GSU) over Charlie Turney (FSU) Tech Fall 17-0 – GSU leads 29-6
184 lbs: Isaiha Casto (GSU) over Nick McCarthy (FSU) Tech Fall 17-1 – GSU leads 34-6
197 lbs: Nicholas Johnson (GSU) over William Applegarth (FSU) Tech Fall 19-3 – GSU leads 39-6
285 lbs: Gavin Bage (FSU) over Devan Gauldin (GSU) Fall 1:19 – GSU wins 39-12
 
With the split, Frostburg ends their dual season at 14-13 and will next travel to Kutztown, Pa. for the NCAA Atlantic Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 2. Information and updates will be posted to frostburgsports.com.