STATS | MATCH NOTES
 
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs take to the mat Saturday in Boiling Springs, N.C., for a pair of matches against MAC competition. It starts with Kent State at Noon followed by Buffalo at 2 p.m., at Gardner-Webb.
 
The Mocs look for wins two and three on the season after a split in the opening weekend at Ohio.
 
"Progress from the Ohio and Ashland duals," Coach Kyle Ruschell began when asked what he's looking for from the weekend in North Carolina. "Obviously progress, I want to see our guys moving forward.
 
"I want to see our guys get into our ties, force and pressure, making those guys make mistakes and getting on the legs and scoring. I want to see a lot of offense and a lot of hard wrestling."
 
MAC Duals – Dec. 2 – Boiling Springs, N.C.
Noon: Chattanooga (1-1) vs. Kent State (0-2)
2 p.m.: Chattanooga (1-1) vs. Buffalo (4-4)
 
MEDIA
Instagram Live: @utcwrestling
Results: Track
 
PROBABLE LINEUP
125: #11 Brayden Palmer (4-0) or Ty Tice (3-2)
133: Blake Boarman (2-0) or Ethan Lipsey (3-2)
141: Dayne Dalrymple (3-2) or Isaiah Powe (3-1)
149: #17 Noah Castillo (1-0) or Matthew Williams (1-2)
157: Jackson Hurst (3-2) or Austin Paradice (3-2)
165: Kamdyn Munro (4-2)
174: Sergio Desiante (4-1)
184: Landon Lewis (0-4)
197: David Harper (0-0)
285: Ethan Vergara (3-2) or Kaleb Snodgrass (0-2)
 
COACH KYLE RUSCHELL
- 6th season: 41-42 record (1st: 2018)
- 1-1 vs. Kent State | 0-1 vs. Buffalo
- Coached six individual SoCon Champs & 18 NCAA Qualifiers at Chattanooga.
- Former assistant at Wisconsin (2011-18)
- 4-time NCAA Qualifier & 2-time All-America at Wisconsin (2007-10)
 
SERIES
Kent State: 7-11
1st Meet: 1-6-87 | Chattanooga | L | 15-22
Last Meet: 1-15-22 | Hampton, Va | L | 13-18
 
Buffalo: 1-3
1st Meet: 1-6-01 | Columbus, Ohio | L | 6-36
Last Meet: 11-5-22 | Jacksonville, Fla. | L | 9-21
 
RANKINGS
125: Brayden Palmer | High: 9 (WrestleStat)
149: Noah Castillo | High: 17 (Flo)
 
KEY MATCHUPS

• Obviously, any match with Brayden Palmer (125) or Noah Castillo (149) is must-see TV. Check out this excellent read on Brayden opening his dual account this season.
• Can Blake Boarman (133) continue his bonus scoring? Boarman claimed nine of a possible 12 points in the first weekend duals with a major over Ohio and tech vs. Ashland.
• Potential pairing at 174 sees fearless frosh Sergio Desiante and 2022 NCAA Qualifier Jay Nivison from Buffalo in a strong early-season test. Desiante already has one win against 2-time qualifier Sal Perrine (Ohio).

 
MACLELLAN MATCH DAYS
New this year...the main entrance to Maclellan Gym is on the Vine Street side. All fan seating is in the upper and lower sections there across from the scorer's table.
 
Ticket sales, player pass and public entry are at the corner closest to the University Center on Terrell Owens Way on the campus side of the building. Handicap sales (and entry) and credential access are at the Douglas Street doorway.
 
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale on GoMocs.com. Both season and single match are available. Season tickets include the Southern Scuffle, Jan. 1-2.
 
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