CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel wrestling team returns to action on Sunday when it hosts SIU-Edwardsville at McAlister Field House in a dual match set for 1 p.m.
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The match marks the third this week for the Dogs, who suffered nine setbacks, including three major decisions and a technical fall, in a 33-3 defeat to Southern Conference preseason favorite Chattanooga on Friday evening at Maclellan Gym.
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Chattanooga (8-5, 3-0 SoCon) extended its winning streak to 18 straight in league action, while the Bulldogs slipped to 4-5 overall and 2-2 against conference foes.
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The Citadel's lone win of the match came courtesy of
Aaron Walker in the 157 classification. Walker, an NCAA qualifier, posted a 10-4 decision over Austin Sams 10-4 to make for a 13-3 overall score.
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SIUE recorded a split Friday in a pair of Southern Conferences matches at Davidson.
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VMI edged the Cougars 21-18 before SIUE bounced host Davidson 24-13. The Cougars moved to 4-14 overall and 1-2 in the SoCon.
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The match can be seen live on the
Southern Conference Digital Network.
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