PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia wrestling team heads to Parkersburg for the second time in program history for a bout against Ohio at 7 p.m. Friday at Parkersburg Memorial Fieldhouse.
“Tomorrow’s match is really unique,” WVU coach Tim Flynn said. “We’re getting a chance to compete in state, in a home match, but it’s a couple of hours away, so a lot of different people can watch us compete. I know we are anticipating a big crowd, so the environment will be good for our guys. Ohio is a team that is similar to us, so it will be a battle.”
The match marks the 55th meeting between the schools in a meeting that began in the program’s second year, 1922.
Redshirt sophomore Noah Adams enters the match riding a 12-match win streak, earning a 10-3 decision over Buffalo’s Sam Schuyler. The Coal City native is ranked No. 11 by Intermat in the 197-pound division and sits at No. 14 and No. 19 by TrackWrestling and Open Mat, respectively.
The Bobcats (1-3) enter the match after falling in a close match to Chattanooga.
Tickets are available by visiting wvugame.com, calling 1-800-WVU-GAME or visiting the Mountaineer Ticket Office. The office is located at the Gold Gate of the WVU Coliseum.
They can also be purchased at PHS Memorial Fieldhouse’s ticket office. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and youths and $3 for groups of 10 or more.
Live stats from the match will be available through trackwrestling.com.
