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Campbell releases 2016-17 match schedule

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell wrestling head coach Cary Kolat has announced the 2016-17 match schedule.
The Fighting Camels have three home matches on the slate this season, all conference opponents. The first home contest takes place Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., against Gardner-Webb inside Carter Gym. Feb. 11 Campbell hosts SIUE at noon and one week later, VMI pays a visit for the season finale at 5 p.m.
“It’s tremendously important that we have a solid fan base, for our program’s health, the guys mental health and the school,” ” Kolat stated on the three home matches this season. “Finishing with three duals at home I feel we should have 3 Ws in there. We want to pack Carter Gym for every single one of those duals, sell it out and make it a great environment for our guys and our fans. ”
Saturday, March 4 in Charleston, S.C. will be the 2017 South Conference Championships, where Campbell looks to build on its two first place winners from last year’s tournament. Nathan Kraisser took home the title in the 133-pound weight class with his 10-0 win. Ville Heino claimed the 184-pound championship with his 6-5 decision in the championship match.
Campbell’s schedule opens up with a trio of matches in Morgantown, W.V. The opening match sees the Fighting Camels take on the West Virginia Mountaineers at 10 a.m. followed by a noon match against the Ohio Bobcats and a 2 p.m. matchup versus the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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September 11, 2016 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized