Danville, Va. -- The University of Lynchburg wrestling team recorded four pins and two wins by decision in the reported bouts at the 2026 Averett Cougar Open.

Cash Wheat accounted for two of the Hornets' pins at 157 pounds, while Cohen Rhee and Carmine Mcdaniel added one apiece at 149 and 165 pounds, respectively. Wheat pinned two Averett wrestlers in consecutive consolation rounds. He defeated Jason Bennett in 1:13 in the fourth round, posting the fastest of Lynchburg's four recorded pins, before pinning Michael King in 4:29 in the fifth round.

Also at 157, Xander Mcanaw earned an 11-5 decision over Averett's Cooper Comer in the third consolation round. Mcanaw later fell to Luke Zadrazil by pin in 2:43 in the consolation semifinals. Zadrazil went on to place fourth.

Rhee earned his victory in the second consolation round at 149 pounds, pinning Averett's Maverick Monteith in 3:09. Mcdaniel also won by fall in the second consolation round, taking down Averett's Cole Carter by pin in 1:51 at 165 pounds.

At 174 pounds, Frank Lukanich IV edged Averett's James Mahoney in the fourth consolation round. Lukanich's 7-6 decision was the closest of the Hornets' six reported victories. In championship bracket action, Donte Majors faced eventual 125-pound champion Adrian Samano of Averett in the first round. Samano won by fall in 4:06 before going on to win the title. At 141 pounds, Cody Bui dropped a 7-5 decision to Averett's Jesse Lemon in the opening round.

Next up, the Hornets will travel to Roanoke, Va. to take on ODAC foe Roanoke in a duel on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m.

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