Jan. 13, 2005

HAMPTON, Va. - The University of Virginia wrestling team (3-2) will face the Ohio Bobcats (3-5-1) in the Cavaliers' first dual match of the 25th Annual Virginia Duals. Virginia will face Ohio on Friday, January 14th at 9:00 AM in the first meeting between the Cavaliers and Bobcats in wrestling. The winner/loser of the UVa/OU match will face the winner/loser of the #6 Nebraska vs. North Carolina match. The Virginia Duals will take place at the Hampton Coliseum.

UVa is one of 16 schools that will compete in the National College Tournament at the Virginia Duals. The event is a double-elimination tournament in a dual match format. The tournament field consists of: American, Cal-State Bakersfield, #19 Edinboro, Indiana, Lock Haven, Old Dominion, North Dakota State, Rider, The Citadel, Buffalo, #12 Missouri, #6 Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee-Chattanooga and Virginia.

Last year, UVa went 0-2 at the Virginia Duals after falling by the score of 32-10 to the then #6 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers before dropping a close 19-18 decision to the Cleveland State Vikings.

For more information about the 25th Annual Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum, visit the official 2005 Virginia Duals website at: http://www.virginiaduals.org./

National College Tournament Teams
American
Cal-State Bakersfield
#19 Edinboro
Indiana
Lock Haven
Old Dominion
North Dakota State
Rider
The Citadel
Buffalo
#12 Missouri
#6 Nebraska
North Carolina
Ohio
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Virginia
American College Tournament Teams
SUNY Brockport
Millersville
Apprentice School
Davidson
Duquesne
Franklin and Marshall
South Dakota State
McDaniel

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