LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine University wrestling team made program history Saturday in Knights Hall as the Knights recorded their first-ever victories in Great Lakes Valley Conference duals action.

Bellarmine led off the afternoon with a 33-15 victory over Truman State before securing a 28-14 win over Drury. The Knights dominated both duals, clinching them both following the 174-pound results.

"I'm really proud of our guys," Bellarmine Coach Spencer Adams said. "They came together as a team for the first time. They committed themselves to our game plan and executed it. It feels great when a plan comes together. The guys are looking better individually as well. We still have work to do but we're still heading in the right direction."

Sophomore Gage Branson (141) and freshmen Alex Rhine (149), Eric Beck (157) and Andrew Sams (165) all notched two victories for the Knights (3-7, 2-2 GLVC). Freshman Chris Spano (125) earned a win against Drury and also a forfeit victory against Truman State. Freshman Brett Bryant (184), freshman Clayton Catanzarite (133) and senior Mitch Rusch (197) all collected one win.

Against Truman State (1-9, 0-4), Spano won by forfeit, Branson and Beck both delivered pins, Rhine won 18-6 by major decision and Sams won 23-6 by tech fall. Bryant finished off the scoring for Bellarmine with a pin.

Bellarmine also jumped on Drury (1-8, 0-4), piling up a 24-0 lead. Spano set the tone with a 19-4 tech fall before Catanzarite won a 9-6 decision. Branson then notched his second pin of the day. Rhine followed with a major decision, 11-3, and Beck scored an 8-6 decision before Sams captured a dramatic 3-1 overtime victory. Rusch put the finishing touch on the Knights' memorable day with a 10-2 major decision.

Bellarmine faces GLVC opponents Maryville and McKendree on Saturday at Maryville.

For more coverage of Bellarmine athletics, follow us on Twitter (@BUKnights), Instagram (BUKnights), Facebook (BUKnights) and the BUKnights mobile app available for iPhone and Android.