The Georgetown College men’s wrestling team faced a tough opponent Saturday night, falling to Cumberland 36-9 in a Mid-South Conference matchup held in Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena. Despite the overall team result, individual wrestlers from Georgetown secured notable victories against a highly ranked opponent.
Individual Performances Highlight Competitive Night
Navarro Nanpuya, ranked #8, opened the evening with a 6-1 decision win over Cumberland’s #10 Rocco Horvath. Later in the night, Marcus James, ranked #13, upset #10 Tyler Rowland with a close 3-2 decision in the 197 class. The final win of the night came from Luke Cox in the heavyweight division, where he defeated previously undefeated Noah Todd 9-4. Todd had recently pinned the #17 wrestler in the 285 class.
However, Georgetown faced challenges in other weight classes. Cumberland secured wins via fall, technical fall, and major decision in several matches. Georgetown was also without the participation of Leland Reeves and Wyatt Payne during the competition.
Match Results
- 125: #22 Chase Walker (CU) def. Peter Byron (Fall 2:25)
- 133: Bentley Ellison (CU) def. Chris Schroth (TF 18-3 5:27)
- 141: #3 Sammy Shires (CU) def. Cofy Walls (TF 19-2 / 3:39)
- 149: #1 Victor Guzman (CU) def. Josh Sharron (MD 22-8)
- 157: #25 Elijah Griffin (CU) def. Jeremy Mills (TF 16-0 / 5:11)
- 165: Logan Brown (CU) def. Sam Daniels (TF 21-3 / 5:37)
- 174: #21 Anthony Pyron (CU) def. Keenan Shively (Fall 1:12)
- 184: #8 Navarro Nanpuya def. #10 Rocco Horvath (CU) (Dec 6-1)
- 197: #13 Marcus James def. #10 Tyler Rowland (CU) (Dec 3-2)
- 285: #19 Luke Cox def. Noah Todd (CU) (Dec 9-4)
The Georgetown team will next compete in a tri-match at home on Tuesday, February 3, hosting Midway and Rochester Christian in Davis-Reid Alumni Gym. The competition is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was Cumberland 36, Georgetown College 9.
Which Georgetown wrestlers secured wins during the match?
Navarro Nanpuya, Marcus James, and Luke Cox each won their individual matches for Georgetown.
When is Georgetown’s next wrestling event?
Georgetown will host a tri-match with Midway and Rochester Christian on Tuesday, February 3, at 4:00 p.m. in Davis-Reid Alumni Gym.
How important are individual wins within a team loss, and what do they signify for the program’s future?
