Fairfax, Va.— The George Mason wrestling team dominated American University in a 23-15 win at the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) on Alumni Day. Mason improves to 6-0 in dual action, matching its best start since the 2000-01 season.

The match began at the 125 pound class. Freshman Markel Baker improved to 12-6 with a 4-2 decision over the Eagles Raymond Lopez. Anthony Glasl won by tech fall against AU's Ethan Szercencsits, 16-1 to give the Patriots an 8-3 lead. 

The Patriots would increase the lead to 14-3 after decisions by Nate Higley (149) and Peter Pappas (157). Pappas is now 13-1 on the season.

American earned a win at 165 pounds when Caleb Campos defeated Mason's Drew Dickson, 5-4.

Logan Messer won his 11th straight match after defeating the Eagles Lucas White, 4-0. The sophomore leads the Patriots in wins with 16 (16-2).  In two seasons, Messer owns an impressive 43-11 mark.

Malachi Duvall earned his fourth fall on the season against AU's Colin Shannon, his 12th win of the season.

American won the final two matches, but the Patriots prevailed 23-15.
  
MATCH RESULTS
125 – Markel Baker dec. Raymond Lopez (AU), 4-2; Mason 3-0
133 – Jack Maida (AU) dec Josh Jones, 4-0; Tied 3-3
141 - Anthony Glasl tech fall Ethan Szerencsits (AU), 16-1 (5:19); Mason 8-3
149 – Nate Higley dec Patrick Ryan(AU), 11-4; Mason 11-3
157 – Peter Pappas dec Jack Nies (AU), 5-2; Mason 14-3
165 – Caleb Campos(AU) dec Drew Dickson, 5-4; Mason 14-6
174 – Logan Messer dec Lucas White (AU), 4-0; Mason 17-6
184 – Malachi DuVall  fall Colin Shannon (AU) (3:29); Mason 23-6
197 –Connor Bourne(AU) dec Jon List, 3-2; Mason 23-9
285 – Isaac Righter (AU) fall Donovan Sprouse, (2:18); Mason won 23-15

Extra match: 141 – Ethan Szerencsits (AU) dec. Shawn Nonaka, 6-5

UP NEXT
The Patriots head to Clinton, S.C. for dual meets against Duke and Presbyterian College on Wednesday, Dec. 21.