On Saturday afternoon the 197-pound senior from Catawba, NC recorded his quickest fall of the season and put up his 102nd career win. This marked his eighth fall of the season and the 25th in his career. Thus far, he has also tallied 11 decisions, five major decisions, and two technical falls.
The win moved Burns' record up to 30-6. He is one of three athletes on the team who will go into the Southern Conference Wrestling Tournament with an unblemished 5-0 league record.
Earlier this year, Burns became the winningest Spartan in wrestling history and the first to reach the century mark in wins.
On January 23, he tied the university record with a 6-2 decision over Virginia Tech's D.J. Bruce. Six days later, Liberty handed him the new record with a forfeit in the 197-pound bout. Burns captured No. 100 on February 13 with a 1-0 victory over NC State's Mark Jahad.
The previous record of 98-25 was set by Joe Stanton during the 1993-1997 seasons.
The Spartans have just 11 more days to prepare for the 2008 Mat Jam/Southern Conference Championships on March 8. This year's tournament is hosted by the University of Chattanooga Mocs in Chattanooga, TN. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online. Click here for more information.
For more news on UNCG wrestling, ticket prices, a complete season schedule, and all other Spartan athletic information log onto www.UNCGSpartans.com.
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