Two of these wins have come over Mid-American Conference opponent Old Dominion, 23-12 in the Virginia Duals and a similar 25-13 in their dual meet Sunday.
One of the younger wrestlers able to pull out a win was 165-pound sophomore Jairod James, who wrestled in his first MAC dual match. James beat redshirt sophomore Brooks Climmons, who beat former starter, fifth-year senior Mike Vollant in the Virginia Duals two weeks ago. On Sunday, coach Jim Andrassy made the switch.
“I kind of look at wrestling as every one of these guys are starting quarterbacks,” Andrassy said. “When you pull your quarterback, it’s a big deal.