March 15, 2007

Auburn Hills, MI - Both Virginia wrestlers competing at the NCAA Championships lost their opening matches and are now competing in the consolation bracket.

Eric Albright, wrestling in the 133-pound division, lost to Northern Iowa's Kyle Anson 8-2 in the opening round of competition. Albright rebounded with a 12-1 win against Cory VomBaur of Wyoming 12-1 in his first match in the consolation bracket. Late Thursday he defeated Pittsburgh's Drew Headlee 4-2 to advance in the wrestleback. It was the second time this year Albright had defeated the Pitt wrestler.

Friday morning Albright is schedule to face David Marbie from Bucknell

Rocco Caponi fell to fifth-seeded Raymond Jordan of Missouri 3-2 in the second round of the 184-pound division. Caponi had a first-round bye. It was the second time this year Jordan defeated Caponi. In December Jordan handed Caponi a 14-3 loss at the Cliff Keen Invitational.

Friday morning Caponi will meet Illinois' John Dergo in his first match of the wrestleback bracket.

The NCAA Championships run through Saturday.

On-line results are available at:

http://www.ncaasports.com/wrestling/mens