Honeycutt was able to convert a single leg shot for a takedown and a quick 2-0 lead. Moments later he had Tate in a cradle, with the fall officially coming at 32 seconds into the first period.
Honeycutt earned All-American honors at 184 lbs. a year ago with a fifth place finish at the NCAA Division I National Championships. He has moved up to 197 lbs. this year and is currently ranked fourth by InterMat and Amateur Wrestling News.
Honeycutt is off to a fast start at 197 lbs., dominating the competition while taking first place at the UB Open and the Michigan State Open. He is 9-0 with three technical falls and two major decisions, boosting his career win total to 99. He came away with the championship in the UB Open to start the season, winning all five of his bouts, including a 7-2 decision over nationally-ranked Matt Wilps of Pittsburgh in the finals.
Tate was one of three national champions set to compete in the event, but he was the first Division III wrestler since 1989 to be selected for the event. He is a two-time national champion.
Edinboro returns to action on Tuesday, November 22 at Kent State. Honeycutt has a red-eye flight back from Arizona and intends to wrestle tonight. He is in search of his 100th career win. He currently owns a 99-20 record.
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