CLEVELAND, Ga. – The University of Montevallo wrestling team opened its 2026-27 season Friday night, falling to Truett McConnell, 24-19, in its first dual of the year.
 
The Falcons earned four individual victories, along with three technical falls and a major decision.
 
Montevallo's first victory came at 157 pounds, where Nick Dempsey defeated Truett McConnell's Toby House by technical fall, 17-2, in 5:18. At 184 pounds, Joey Stephens earned a 19-10 major decision over Miles Mason to add four team points for the Falcons.
 
Savian Graham followed with a dominant performance at 197 pounds, recording a 16-1 technical fall over Owen Jones in 4:19. Montevallo closed out the dual with another technical fall at heavyweight, as Sam Euceda-Torres defeated Connor Armstrong, 19-4, in 7:00.
 
Despite the four victories, Truett McConnell secured six individual wins to claim the 24-19 dual victory.
 
UP NEXT: Montevallo travels to Franklin Springs, GA., to compete in the Georgia Open on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 a.m. at the Shaw Athletic Complex.