Wrestling Announces 2023-24 Slate
September 05, 2023 | Wrestling
WEST POINT, N.Y. — The Army West Point wrestling team and head coach Kevin Ward have announced the 2023-24 schedule on Tuesday.
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"Like we do every year we try to build a schedule that challenges our team and gives our wrestlers the opportunity to Chase Greatness every time they lace up their shoes. We have a nice mix of dual meets and tournaments which will help give the coaching staff plenty of info on our team and give each individual plenty of opportunities to shine.
I feel like we have a young team that can really grow over the course of the season and this schedule provides plenty of opportunities for that essential growth." – Head Coach Kevin Ward
The Cadets kick off their season with a dual against Campbell (Nov. 1) at Fort Liberty. Army will continue their road trip, traveling to New Jersey for the Princeton Open (Nov. 5).
On November 11, the Black Knights will face off against Purdue and Lock Haven in the Journeymen Wranglemania and will compete in the Journeymen Round Robin on Nov. 12.
The Cadets return to the banks of the Hudson for their home opener against ACC Champion NC State (Nov. 16). Army will continue its home stand with the Black Knight Invite (Nov. 19).
The Black Knights will then travel down to Southern, Ill. for the Cougar Clash (Dec. 2). Continuing their road campaign with the Cleveland State Open (Dec. 9). On December 22, Army will travel to Wilkes University for the Wilkes Open.
Following the Wilkes Open, Army will continue its road trip with the F&M Open (Jan. 5) hosted by Franklin and Marshall University. The Black Knights return to West Point to host two duals against Drexel and Columbia (Jan. 14).
Army will hit the road to travel north to compete against Binghamton (Jan. 21) and continue their road trip with a dual at Bucknell.
The Black Knights return to the banks of the Hudson to host EIWA Conference member Bucknell (Feb. 4). Army will head down to Annapolis for the annual Star Match against Navy. The Cadets return to West Point to wrap up the regular season opposite American (Feb. 25).
Army will travel to Lewisburg, Pa. for the EIWA Championships (March 8-10). The Black Knights will look to send Cadet-athletes to the NCAA Tournament (March 21-23) in Kansas City, Mo.
In addition to this year's schedule, this year's squad is highlighted with three returning NCAA qualifiers from last season, with seniors Ben Pasiuk, Nate Lukez, and sophomore Ethan Berginc.
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