CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Lander wrestling team closed with 12 consecutive points, but came up just short at Queens in a 24-21 loss on Wednesday night. 

Lander (4-7) fell behind 12-0 thanks to pin and a forfeit before Elijah Gray earned three points for the Bearcats at 141. A forfeit at 157 pulled Lander to within six at 15-9, but Queens (6-9) answered with a decision and a pin to build a 24-9 lead. 

Myles Starke and Darius Parker each battled to decisions for the Bearcats and Cameron Coffman ended the night with a fall at 285, but the Royals held on for a three-point victory. 

Lander competes in its final home dual of the season on Thursday night as the Bearcats host No. 13 Newberry at 7:00 p.m. in Finis Horne Arena. 

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