LEXINGTON — The VMI wrestling team secured a 29-10 victory over Presbyterian in a conference dual meet held at Cormack Hall on February 20, 2025. The dual featured several bonus-point victories across multiple weight classes.

Early Blue Hose Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Brayden Adams (Presbyterian) won by decision (4-1) to give the visitors an early lead at VMI 0, Presbyterian 3. The 133-pound bout saw Tyler Rodier (Presbyterian) secured a major decision (16-3), extending the visitors' advantage at VMI 0, Presbyterian 7. The 141-pound bout saw Ryan Luna (Presbyterian) won by decision (5-1), extending the visitors' advantage at VMI 0, Presbyterian 10.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Keydets beginning at 149 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 7 consecutive victories. At 149 pounds, Patrick Jordon won by forfeit, followed by Ray Cmil with a decision at 157 pounds, followed by Logan Chambers with a major decision at 165 pounds, followed by Luke Hart with a major decision at 174 pounds, followed by Braxton Lewis with a technical fall at 184 pounds, followed by Toby Schoffstall with a technical fall at 197 pounds, and at 285 pounds, Josh Evans capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to VMI 30, Presbyterian 10.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Braxton Lewis (VMI) won by technical fall in 4:20 (16-0), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Toby Schoffstall won by technical fall in 1:29 (15-0), making the final score VMI 27, Presbyterian 10. In the final bout at 285 pounds, Josh Evans prevailed by decision (10-3), making the final score VMI 30, Presbyterian 10.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, VMI led with a 8 takedown advantage. Overall, VMI finished with 12 takedowns to Presbyterian's 4. Luke Hart (VMI) led all wrestlers with 3 takedowns, followed by Tyler Rodier (Presbyterian) with 2 takedowns and Ray Cmil (VMI) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis