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Lanham Adds Pair of Transfers for 2024-25 Season

DURHAM — After announcing 12 incoming freshmen recently, Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has revealed the addition of two transfers to the mix for the 2024-25 campaign.  Tyler O’Boyle of Franklin and Marshall College and Spencer Von Savoye of California Baptist University have signed with the Blue Devils. 

Tyler O’Boyle
6’2 * 285
Virginia Beach, Virginia (Norfolk Academy)
Franklin and Marshall College

• Competed in both football and wrestling for two seasons at Franklin & Marshall College
• Redshirted as a freshman
• Starter at offensive guard in football and posted a 3-7 record at 285 pounds as a sophomore
• At Norfolk Academy, played football, track & field and wrestling
• A four-year varsity wrestler and team captain in high school
• Earned All-State honors in wrestling
• As a junior, turned in a first-place finish at the TCIS Conference Tournament and first place at the Prep League. He also placed seventh at the VISAA State Tournament.
• Earned High Honor Roll accolades and was a member of the Honor Council
• Will have two years of eligibility remaining at Duke and will be enrolled in the Duke Fuqua MMS program.

Lanham on O’Boyle
“We want Tyler to push for the heavyweight job, because the better he is the better he is going to make Connor Barket.  We need a big body like him in that room, so we are super excited about what he is going to bring to the table.  He has two years of experience from his time at Franklin & Marshall, which will help in the transition.  He brings more quality depth to our program.  Tyler is already on campus with the Fuqua program and is training with our guys.”

Spencer Von Savoye
5’7 * 141/149
Oakdale, California (Chaminade College Preparatory High School)
California Baptist University

• At California Baptist this past year, … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2024/8/7/wrestling-lanham-adds-pair-of-transfers-for-2024-25-season.aspx

August 17, 2024 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized