MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The University of Montevallo wrestling team will return home Thursday, Nov. 12, to host Reinhardt University at Central State Bank Arena for its first home dual of the 2026-27 season.
The last time the Falcons faced Reinhardt, Montevallo fell 26-15 on Feb. 7, 2026. Carson Freeman and Jeffery Tubbs each recorded technical-fall victories for the Falcons, but Reinhardt secured the dual win.
FALCONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
Montevallo is coming off a dominant performance in its doubleheader against Bluefield State and Emory & Henry on Tuesday, Nov. 10, earning a pair of shutout victories. The Falcons opened the day with a 51-0 win over Bluefield State before closing the doubleheader with a 59-0 victory over Emory & Henry.
Against Bluefield State, Cole Hunt opened the scoring with an 8-1 decision at 125 pounds, while Colt Brown followed with a pin at 133 pounds. Nick Dempsey earned an 18-2 technical fall at 157 pounds, and Carson Freeman secured an 11-6 decision at 165 pounds. Aiden Knight added a pin at 174 pounds, while Savian Graham earned a 20-7 major decision at 184 pounds. Cole Tolley recorded a fall in just 44 seconds at 197 pounds, and Sam Euceda-Torres capped the shutout with a pin at heavyweight.
The Falcons carried that momentum into their matchup against Emory & Henry, sweeping all 10 weight classes. Chad Strickland earned a 16-0 technical fall at 149 pounds, while Knight recorded a pin in 57 seconds at 174 pounds. Graham added another fall at 184 pounds, pinning his opponent in 52 seconds.
REINHARDT TO KEEP AN EYE ON
The Eagles enter Thursday's matchup following competition at the Georgia Open on Nov. 8. Reinhardt had seven place winners, including four who finished in the top five. Hayden Santora (157 pounds), Haylen Buell (165 pounds) and Demetrius Heywood (197 pounds) each earned second-place finishes in the Gold Division, while Joabe Arujau placed third at 157 pounds. Dane Kracht placed sixth at 174 pounds, while Bregan Berry finished sixth at 125 pounds for Reinhardt.
Costen Wright and Noah Oliver each finished eighth in their respective weight classes. Wright competed at 197 pounds in the Gold Division, while Oliver competed at 184 pounds in the Silver Division.
The dual is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. at Central State Bank Arena. The matchup will mark the Falcons' first home dual of the season and feature Pack the SAC/Sea of Purple Night.
