BUENA VISTA,-Va. The Southern Virginia University wrestling team won their first ever Old Dominion Athletic Conference match against Greensboro College Tuesday evening, taking down Greensboro, 41-15. The Knights were led by Scott Chambers, Jaden Nelson, and Morgan Peterson, all of whom were honored before the match for senior night.

Coach Brigg Hoopes on his thoughts of the senior class: "All three of the seniors went out there and put everything they had into the matches. It was great to see those guys have success on such a special night for them. It has been a pleasure to coach all three of them, even in the limited time that I have been here. Those guys are awesome! And we are just so excited that they were able to have such a special moment."

The night started with a bang as senior superstar Morgan Peterson was able to win by a first period fall early into the first period. The win advances the senior wrestler's record on the
season to 16-3.

Scott Chambers continued the impressive run for the senior class as he was able to beat his opponent 15-0. "I was a little nervous, because the match was at home and I had more time to think about it, but honestly I do not think the night could have ended better," said Chambers on his thoughts of the match. On his season goals the senior states, " my biggest goal is to go Nationals, looking at how I have been doing my goal is to compete in the National tournament."

Weston Memmott had a beautiful early two point takedown to take the early lead at the end of the first period. Maximillian Steele started on the bottom position at the beginning of the second period and was able to get a two point reversal. Memmott was then able to get a one point escape and another takedown to take the 5-2 lead. Steele however continued to wrestle hard and fought his way back to win the match 8-6.

In the 285 pound match Igor Lakicevic had a beautiful two point takedown that resulted in an early lead. Lakicevic then showing his superiority had a first period fall at the 2:36 mark.

Jaden Nelson had a superb senior night winning his match by fall at the 2:00 mark in the first period. Nelson, who will be attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, got a chance to reflect on his time at Southern Virginia. "When I came here I fit in, it had everything I was looking for as far as academics go, and that brotherhood as far as wrestling goes. With coaches help and the help of my teachers this place has helped shape me into the man I am today. All of that support ultimately led me to the win tonight."

Elijah Blackwell, Tyson Hoopes and Weston Hirschi all won matches by forfeit.

The Knights are back in action Saturday, January 21 as they travel to Averett University for another conference dual meet. Wrestling is scheduled to start at 8 p.m.

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