BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – The York University men's wrestling team earned a hard-fought win over Oklahoma Wesleyan Thursday evening in a dual match by a score of 31-14.

The Panthers opened the dual meet with Barrett Stickelman notching a win via fall over Bradan O'Brien in a mere 2:21 at the 125-lb. class.

At 133, Luis Vela posted an impressive technical fall victory, 19-4, over his foe Zeke Wheeler. In the 141-lb. division, Elijah Kaawa accounted for a hard-fought 7-6 decision over Ryan Dement for a 14-0 lead.

Johnathon Vincent picked up a forfeit win in the 157-lb. class, giving the Panthers a 20-6 advantage at that point.

With a high-scoring 16-11 decision in the 184-lb. division, Dayton Fraser lifted the visitors to a 20-14 margin heading into the final two matches of the evening.

In the 197-lb. class, Tanner Hawkins registered a 13-10 victory over Hunter Hall for three points. The victory secured the team win for York.

Marce Vasquez turned in a solid performance in the final scoring match of the night. At 285, he registered a 17-1 technical fall in 6:14 for the win.

The Panthers return to action Saturday when they compete at the Oklahoma Wesleyan Invite.