BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University wrestling will begin 2016 at the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tenn. on New Year's Day. The tournament will span two days with the championship matches ending on Jan. 2.
Appalachian has participated in the Southern Scuffle every year since its inaugural tournament in 2003.
LOOKING BACK: The Mountaineers (6-2, 1-0 SoCon) were last in action on Dec. 19 in a tri-meet with Clarion and Buffalo in Clarion, Pa. App State won both matches, first beating Clarion, 31-6, and then defeating Buffalo, 19-12. The pair of wins put the Apps on a three-match win streak and saw them receive top-25 votes in the USA Today/ NWCA poll.