This is the first time the two teams have met on the mats since the 2000-01 season. American and UNCG are currently tied with a 2-2 series record.
UNCG is now 5-5 overall with a 3-1 Southern Conference record following a 30-9 defeat over Davidson and a 24-18 loss to Virginia on Sunday afternoon in Greensboro, NC. American holds a 2-9 overall record and is 1-3 in the EIWA. In their last match, the Eagles lost to No. 22 Navy, 31-16.
Both teams currently have one wrestler each ranked in the InterMat/NWCA/NWMA individual polls at the 197-pound weight class. AMU's Josh Glenn holds the top rank with an 8-0 record while UNCG's Daren Burns is listed 11th with a record of 23-4. The Eagle's Mike Cannon is ranked 10th at 165 lbs.
UNCG is back in action the following day as they head to Boiling Springs, NC to compete against the Gardner-Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs. The dual is set to begin at 7:00pm.
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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