CLEVELAND, Ga. (November 1, 2023) – The Truett McConnell University wrestling team hosted No. 12 Reinhardt University on Wednesday in their 2023-24 season opener. The Bears were capable of securing two big individual match wins on the night, but ultimately fell to an overall team score of 43-8.
Most notable, graduate student
Geowel Silvestre showed out in the 141-weight class after recording a season opening technical fall with :35 seconds remaining in the third period and a dominating score of 19-3. Junior
Will Parker followed the action in the 184-weight class after fighting through three tough periods, but showed his grit to come out on top with a final match score of 14-9.
See full results below.
Up next, the Bears will travel to Pembroke, N.C. to compete in the UNC Pembroke Open on Sunday, Nov. 9.
| Weight Class/Outcome |
TMU |
RU |
| 125: Forfeit |
X |
Angel Banda (W) |
| 133: Forfeit |
X |
Easton Bishop (W) |
| 141: 19-3; Tech fall; :35 3rd period |
Geowel Silvestre (W) |
Tyler Barb |
| 149: 0-9; Full Match; MD |
Leonel Silvestre |
Dawson Bates (W) |
| 157: 3-15; Full Match; MD |
Chase Bond |
Devin Griffen (W) |
| 165: 0-15; Tech Fall; 1st period; 1:34 |
Christian Anderson |
Matt Jenkins (W) |
| 174: 3-2; Fall; 1st period; 1:16 |
Spencer Fields |
Wyatt Higgins (W) |
| 184: 14-9; Full Match; Dec. |
Will Parker (W) |
Jonathon Paramore |
197: Forfeit
|
X |
Curtis Thomas (W) |
| Heavy Weight |
X |
Gavin Harper (W) |
| Final |
8 |
43 |
