BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team started the 2017-18 season with a commanding 22-11 dual victory over Gardner-Webb University Friday evening, Nov. 3. The Eagles (1-0) won seven of ten bouts to cruise to a decisive win.
The dual initially began outside at John Henry Moss Stadium, home of Gardner-Webb's baseball program. However, due to slick conditions on the mat, the bout was moved indoors after five weight classes.
Of the seven wins, only one came via bonus points for EMU, a major decision from redshirt senior Kyle Springer (New Boston, Mich.