The Mocs ran their dual record to 7-0 last Sunday with a 21-12 win over Oregon State and a 23-15 win over Northern Iowa. The victory over Oregon State snapped the Beavers' 14-match win streak.
The American Eagles improved to 6-5 overall Wednesday with a 53-0 win over Campbell Wednesday and a 50-0 victory over Delaware State.
"The wins over Ohio State, Oregon State and Northern Iowa have really boosted our confidence level," UTC Head Coach Chris Bono said. "We have a lot of good chemistry on this team right now, and we will need a total team effort to beat a solid American team Friday."
The top four wrestlers in UTC's lineup are all nationally ranked, including Javier Maldonado, 15th at 125 pounds, Matt Keller, No. 6 at 133, Michael Keefe, No. 14 at 141 and Aaron Martin, No. 13 at 149.
Lloyd Rogers, ranked 18th, is scheduled to wrestle at 174 pounds. Rounding out Bono's probable lineup are Jake Yost at 157, T.J. Sayers at 165, Josh Edmondson at 184, Mike Marable at 197 and Matt Koz at 285.
The Eagles have three wrestlers among the top 25 in their respective weight classes. Josh Glenn is ranked as high as No. 4 at 197, Adam LoPiccolo is sixth at 285, and Mike Cannon is rated 17th at 165.
American has also notched wins over Princeton, Harvard, Arizona State and Cal State-Fullerton. The Eagles placed 11th at the Midlands Tournament in December.
The match begins at 6 p.m., and admission is $5 and $2 for student-age patrons.
Coach Bono is inviting all Mocs supporters to join him and the team following the match at T-Bones Sports Café at 1419 Chestnut Street in Chattanooga.
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