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    2021-22 College Preview: Chattanooga

    2x NCAA qualifier Fabian Gutierrez (Photo/Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com)


    Chattanooga Mocs


    “Back to a New Normal”

    “We're ready to see guys really compete and see guys compete more outside the conference, and learn how to fight. We're really excited to see open tournaments again.” -Head Coach Kyle Ruschell


    TOP RETURNERS


    The Chattanooga Mocs will see their entire lineup return this season, including NCAA Qualifiers Fabian Gutierrez (125), Drew Nicholson (165), Matthew Waddell (184), and Logan Andrew (197).


    KEY DEPARTURES


    The Mocs lose Tanner Smith and Aiden Murphy (149) from their roster as well as Hunter Fortner (174).

    TOP NEWCOMERS


    133: Brayden Palmer - transfer from Clarion University
    149: Noah Castillo
    149: Grant Lundy
    165: Caleb Waddell - younger brother to Matthew Waddell (184)
    285: Matthias Ervin


    WRESTLERS TO WATCH


    Essentially, UTC's entire lineup is one to watch out for this season, but the few that Coach Ruschell expects to see big performances from this season include:

    125: Fabian Gutierrez
    133: Brayden Palmer
    165: Drew Nicholson
    285: Matthias Ervin

    POTENTIAL LINEUP


    125: Fabian Gutierrez
    133: Brayden Palmer
    141: Franco Valdes
    149: Noah Castillo/Grant Lundy
    157: Weston Wichman
    165: Drew Nicholson
    174: Thomas Sell/Carial Tarter
    184: Matthew Waddell
    197: Micah Ervin
    285: Grayson Walthall/Matthias Ervin

    EVENTS TO WATCH/ATTEND


    Jan 1-2: Southern Scuffle @ McKenzie Arena
    Jan 14-15: Virginia Duals @ Hampton, VA
    Jan 30: Campbell @ Campbell
    Feb 6: Appalachian State @ Home

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