The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team is welcoming two transfers to the program in the fall, head coach Heath Eslinger announced today.
Chad Pyke comes to the Scenic City from N.C. State while Justin George joins the Mocs from Shorter University. Pyke is a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree in Business Administration and George competed as a freshman last season for the Hawks.
"We are extremely excited to add two quality individuals to our program," stated UTC head coach Heath Eslinger.
"Not only to they help fill immediate needs in our lineup, but they will also be outstanding representatives of our University."
Pyke spent four season with the Wolfpack, including a redshirt year in 2013-14. He was 12-9 last season, seeing action at both 157 and 165. He placed seventh at the Southern Scuffle.
His prep career included a nationally-ranked, state champion and All-American senior season at Woodward Academy in McDonough, Ga.
George was second at the Georgia College Open in November and won the Wisconsin Open at 157 pounds for the Hawks in December. A native of Lawrenceville, Ga., he joined the Shorter program after an undefeated 6A title campaign at Mountain View High School.