| #17 Old Dominion (4-5) vs. #21 Northern Iowa (2-4) | |
| Date | Sunday, Jan. 17 |
| Time | 1 p.m. |
| Video | Live stream for $9.95 |
| Location | Ted Constant Center, Norfolk, Va. |
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NORFOLK, Va. -- The No. 17 Old Dominion wrestling team (4-5, 0-0) will host No. 21 Northern Iowa (2-4, 1-2) on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Ted Constant Center to commence its MAC dual meet slate. Sunday’s dual will serve as ODU’s annual alumni match and will feature a pre-match social in the Big Blue Room beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The Monarchs enter a stretch of conference duals Sunday after claiming a runner-up finish in the silver bracket of the Virginia Duals last time out. ODU upended Campbell and Rider but fell to Arizona State and Kent State. Brandon Jeske and Chris Mecate each turned in 4-0 performances while Alexander Richardson racked up a 3-1 record. Jeske and Richardson both earned three bonus-point wins for the Monarchs.
ODU’s three returning All-Americans, Chris Mecate, Alexander Richardson and Jack Dechow, all remain ranked in the top 10 by every major publication this week. Midlands Champion Emilio Saavedra is listed as high as No. 13, and Brandon Jeske maintains a No. 19 ranking by WIN Magazine.
The Northern Iowa Panthers (2-4, 1-2) split matches last weekend, first falling to Eastern Michigan, 22-14, before defeating Northern Illinois, 24-12. Highlighting the weekend for the Panthers was redshirt freshman 141-pounder Jake Koethe, who knocked off Northern Illinois’ Midlands finalist Steve Bleise, 8-4.
ALUMNI WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday, Jan. 16
4 p.m. - Wrestling Alumni Social at Basketball Suite
Please RSVP using the event code WRALUM16 at odusports.com/events.
You will be given VIP access to the Constant Center. You must register to get into the suite. Your name will be on a list on the 45th St. VIP entrance of the Constant Center where you will be escorted to the wrestling suite.
Sunday, Jan. 17
11:30 a.m. - Pre-match social at Constant Center Big Blue Room.
1 p.m. - ODU vs. Northern Iowa (halftime ceremony where all alumni in attendance will be honored).
Please RSVP using the event code WRSOCIAL16 at odusports.com/events.
PROBABLE STARTERS
No. 17 Old Dominion Monarchs (4-5)
125: Jr. Brandon Jeske (9-6)
133: #14 RFr. Emilio Saavedra (15-4)
141: #9 RSr. Chris Mecate (12-3)
149: #8 Sr. Alexander Richardson (12-3)
157: RSr. Devin Geoghegan (9-7) or RSo. Austin Eads (11-9)
165: Fr. Seldon Wright (13-9)
174: So. Brooks Climmons (6-8)
184: #6 RJr. Jack Dechow (7-1)
197: RSr. Austin Coburn (5-11)
285: Fr. Andrew Snyder (2-10) or Fr. Andrew Pacheco (5-9)
No. 21 Northern Iowa Panthers (2-4)
125: So. Leighton Gaul (7-5)
133: #17 RFr. Josh Alber (21-5)
141: Sr. Trevor Jauch (12-6) or #19 RFr. Jake Koethe (23-7)
149: So. Jake Hodges (11-8)
157: Fr. Bryce Steiert (13-6)
165: Sr. Taylor Berger (4-5) or #8 Jr. Cooper Moore (7-4)
174: RFr. Drew Foster (11-9) or Sr. Kyle Lux (4-2)
184: Sr. Cody Caldwell (8-9)
197: Jr. Jared Bartel (4-7) or Sr. Cody Krumwiede (8-6)
285: #15 Sr. Blaize Cabell (11-5)
*Rankings by InterMat (1/12/16)
NEXT UP
ODU hits the road next week to square off with Buffalo on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. before traveling to Kent State on Sunday, Jan. 24 for a 2 p.m. conference dual meet.
CAN'T MAKE THE MATCH?
Fans who cannot attend Sunday’s match can watch the live stream featuring commentary from former ODU wrestler Tristan Warner (play-by-play) and Tim Wentz (color). The package offers a one-month subscription for $9.95.
VOUCHER BOOKS
Take advantage of the great offer to attend ODU wrestling matches through the ODU Wrestling Season Ticket Voucher Book available online here. Voucher books can also be purchased at the gate prior to any home event. Each voucher book contains 12 vouchers. These vouchers are good for any regular season ODU home wrestling match during the 2015-2016 season.
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