Two members of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team are among the top 20 in their respective weight classes in the Intermat preseason rankings released today.
Junior Chris Debien is No. 20 at 133 pounds, while senior Bryce Carr checks in at No. 12 at 184. Both or these individuals will be in action, with the rest of the Mocs, at the Blue & Gold Scrimmage in the middle of tailgating festivities for The Citadel football game on Saturday, Oct. 21. The match is set for 12:00 p.m.
(E.D.T.) in the First Tennessee Pavilion.
Debien is coming off an 18-11 campaign that included the Southern Conference Championship at 133 pounds. He won 12 of his last 14 matches, and went 1-2 at the NCAA Tournament.
Carr spent most of last season ranked in the top 15 at 184 pounds. He won the SoCon title and finished with a 26-6 overall record. All six of his losses were either in overtime, or by a single point.
Season tickets are on sale now on GoMocs.com, or by calling the UTC Ticket Office at (423) 266-MOCS (6627). Single-match and Southern Scuffle tickets go on sale on Nov. 1. If you want the best seats for the Scuffle, buy a reserved season ticket now and be placed before they go on sale to the general public.