GREENWOOD – The Lander wrestling team dropped a 43-0 match against UNC Pembroke on Wednesday night in front of 178 fans in Finis Horne Arena.

Lander (4-6) got its most competitive match of night from Cameron Coffman at 285. Coffman used an escape midway through the third period to tie the score at 4-4, but a takedown with 10 seconds remaining gave UNCP (12-9) a 6-4 decision. Myles Starke held a 2-1 lead at the end of the first period, but ultimately fell 7-4 at 184. Bryson Ethington came up just short at 157, dropping a 7-3 decision. 

The Bearcats returns to action this weekend at the Newberry Open on Sunday. 

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