(Courtesy: Southern Conference)

Wrestling Heads To Rock City For SoCon MatJam
by ASU Sports Information

March 7, 2008 - Appalachian State wrestling will travel this weekend to Chattanooga for the 2008 SoCon MatJam. The Mountaineers visit the home of the Mocs in search for their ninth SoCon championship. The 2008 edition gets underway at 11 a.m, at McKenzie Arena.

Senior Scott Ervin (ranked No. 13 in the nation at 149-pounds) leads the way for ASU as the Co-Wrestler of the Year and the Apps’ only SoCon team selection. With his 32-5 season record, he is in line to be the No. 1 seed at 149-pounds.

The Mountaineers will also look for strong performances from SoCon players of the week Tommy Hutchinson, Terreyl Williams and Eddie Hutchinson. The trio of seniors are joined by senior Neal Martin, Jared Campbell, Marcus Cox and Ervin, who will look to extend their careers to the NCAA Championships.

Sophomore Frank Celorrio will attempt to improve on his fourth-place finish last season while freshmen Dylan Temple and Austin Trotman will compete at their first SoCon MatJam.

Adult All-Tournament tickets are $15 while children’s tickets (age two through college age) are $10. The doors open at 10 a.m. with wrestling starting at 11 a.m.