DAVIDSON, N.C. – VMI Wrestling had the lead with three bouts to go, but Davidson went on a late surge to defeat the Keydets Friday night at John M. Belk Arena.
 
The Keydets (5-10, 1-5 SoCon) fell to the Wildcats, 21-16, to close out the three-game road trip.
 
 
Davidson started the match with a strong 8-0 advantage before VMI secured three straight wins to flip the script, 13-8. 184-pounder Braxton Lewis started the surge with a 10-0 major decision for his fourth SoCon victory. Following up were wins by Toby Schoffstall at 197 pounds with a 19-3 technical fall and Braxton Lewis at 285 pounds with a 10-2 major decision. Cody Tanner closed out the Keydets' evening with an 8-1 decision at 133 pounds, adding to VMI's 16-11 lead. However, the Wildcats would score the final 10 points to secure the win.
 
Results vs. Davidson (L, 21-16)
125: Enis Ljikovic (DAV) over Waylon Rogers (VMI) (Dec 4-2)
133: Cody Tanner (VMI) over Hale Robinson (DAV) (Dec 8-1)
141: Marley Washington (DAV) over Phoenix Alyea (VMI) (Dec 16-9)
149: Tyler-Xavier McKnight (DAV) over Patrick Jordon (VMI) (Dec 11-6)
157: Anderson Heap (DAV) over Tyler Berish (VMI) (MD 11-1)
165: Bryce Griffin (DAV) over Logan Chambers (VMI) (TF 21-4 6:27)
174: Marc Koch (DAV) over Luke Hart (VMI) (Dec 5-1)
184: Braxton Lewis (VMI) over Brett Sanderlin (DAV) (MD 10-0)
197: Toby Schoffstall (VMI) over Savoy New (DAV) (TF 19-3 4:23)
285: Josh Evans (VMI) over DJ Spring II (DAV) (MD 10-2)
 
Next Up for the Keydets
The Keydets will battle The Citadel on Sunday, February 16 starting at 2 p.m. at Cormack Hall. The dual will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
 
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