March 14, 2005

Charleston, SC -

Senior Ryan McClester (133), sophomore Levi Duyn (149) and junior Travis Piccard (157) will head to St. Louis, MO this week for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

This will be the third and final trip for McClester who went at 125 pounds his sophomore and junior seasons, while Duyn and Piccard will both make their first trips. McClester currently holds a season record of 22-8 and a career record of 110-40. His 110 wins top The Citadel's All-time victory list. Piccard, who is currently ranked 16 by the NWCA, enters nationals with a record of 33-3 including 22 straight victories. All three secured spots by winning their weight classes at the Southern Conference Championships on March 5.

The three day tournament will be held March 17-19 at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, MO. To stay updated on their progress stay tuned to CitadelSports.com and NCAASports.com.