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Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Andrew College Fighting Tigers Wrestling Knocks Off St. Thomas 28–23 in Home Opener

Andrew College Fighting Tigers Wrestling Knocks Off St. Thomas 28–23 in Home Opener

Cuthbert, GA — The Andrew College Fighting Tigers wrestling team opened their home dual season in thrilling fashion on Friday night, securing a hard-fought 28–23 victory over St. Thomas University. The win marks a strong early-season statement for the Tigers as they continue building momentum in the 2025–26 campaign.

From the opening whistle, the Tigers brought energy, discipline, and grit to the mat. Key bonus-point victories proved to be the difference, with Andrew capitalizing on several momentum-shifting matches that electrified the home crowd.

"Our guys showed tremendous fight tonight," said Head Coach Billy Gordy. "St. Thomas is a tough, well-coached program, and earning a win like this at home says a lot about our team's preparation and belief. We battled in every weight class."

The dual featured standout performances across the lineup, including:

  • Clint Gilbert, 141lb weight class – delivered a dominant bonus-point win to swing early momentum to the Tigers.

  • Thawbaan As-Sidiq, 149lb weight class – earned a crucial pin that ultimately kept the energy for Andrew.

  • Jay Brown, 157lb weight class – battled back after giving up the first takedown to get the fall in the first period

  • Riley Brewer, 165lb weight class – continued his dominant season, earning his 5th technical fall of the season

  • Jason Brown, 197lb weight class – earned a crucial technical fall that ultimately sealed the dual for Andrew. Slide-by after slide-by helped solidify the team score.

With the win, the Fighting Tigers improve to 1-0, building confidence as they move deeper into their schedule. The team will now turn its attention to ATL DUALS, where they hope to continue their strong start.

"This group has put in the work," Coach Gordy  added."We're proud of the way they represent Andrew College, and we're excited for what's ahead."

For more information about Andrew College Athletics and the Fighting Tigers wrestling program, visit https://andrewfightingtigers.com/sports/wrest/index or follow the team on social media at Andrew Athletics.