Salem University wrestling competed in a pair of duals this week, taking on regional opponents Gannon and Fairmont State. The Tigers picked up two individual victories against Fairmont and saw several strong individual efforts throughout the lineup.

Gannon 52, Salem 0

Nationally ranked Gannon controlled the opening dual, using multiple bonus-point wins to build an insurmountable lead. Salem battled through a tough Golden Knights lineup, highlighted by competitive outings from several starters.

• 184: Landon Ristoff fought hard through three periods, giving up only a major decision (15–5) against one of Gannon's most experienced wrestlers.

• 285: Iran Love also went the distance, dropping a 10–1 major decision after staying within range through most of the match.

• 133: Riley Curran wrestled into the fourth minute before falling by tech fall.

• 197: Tashawn Coefield pushed late into the match before being caught by tech fall at 5:00.

Salem forfeited the 141 and 149 bouts due to injuries in the lineup.

Fairmont State 38, Salem 7

The Tigers bounced back with one of their strongest dual starts of the season, picking up two victories and pushing several matches into the closing moments.

Salem secured back-to-back wins in the middleweights:

• 157: Seth Thomas earned the Tigers' first win of the day, taking an 8–4 decision over Jim Green with strong third-period mat control.

• 165: Seth Holt followed with an impressive 11–3 major decision, scoring multiple takedowns and controlling the pace throughout.

Salem had near-misses in two matches that went to the wire:

• 184: Landon Ristoff battled deep into the third period in a 4–2 decision.

• 285: Iran Love kept his match scoreless until late before falling 3–0.

At 125 and 174, Ethan Moore and Dylan Knight faced nationally competitive opponents who secured early tech falls. Riley Curran (133) wrestled aggressively before being pinned late in the second period, while Tashawn Coefield (197) went three full periods in a 10–2 major decision.