Tuesday, November 20, 2012

NCWA Nationals Invite/ Post Thanksgiving schedule

     The UTK wrestling team has been officially invited to the NCWA National Duals in Dalton, GA along with 24 other teams!  This will be the first tournament of the new year and we look to add some great additions to the team as well!

     We will be back to competition on Nov. 29th against ETSU and Spartanburg Methodist. Then the MTSU Duals on Dec. 1st. Help our guys stay motivated by keeping up the support and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Nov. 10th Patriot Open Wrestling Tournament

    This weekend the UTK wrestlers will be competing in the Patriot Open to be held at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY.  This year the tournament promises to be one of the largest of the season with over 200 wrestlers registered to compete.  Teams involved will be comprised of NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, and NCWA teams from the surrounding area and states.  We wish our wrestlers luck in their first individual tournament and look for them to make a statement this weekend.  GO VOLS!!!

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Nov. 3rd Tri-Meet results

       UTK defeats TN Temple in a 21-12 close match with big wins provided by Grayson Mullin at 157 lbs. and Weston Phillips at 184 lbs. Unfortunately UTK fell to MTSU 52-4. All matches were hard fought by the UTK wrestlers with Grayson Mullin scoring the only points winning by major decision over Chad Isbell at 157 lbs. The UTK team is 1-1 to start the season but continue to improve with every match. So continue to support these guys and their efforts and thanks to all that showed to watch the match!!!