2x NCAA qualifier Fabian Gutierrez (Photo/Sam Janicki; SJanickiPhoto.com)Chattanooga Mocs
“Back to a New Normalâ€
“We're ready to see guys really compete and see guys compete more outside the conference, and learn how to fight. We're really excited to see open tournaments again.†-Head Coach Kyle Ruschell
TOP RETURNERS
The Chattanooga Mocs will see their entire lineup return this season, including NCAA Qualifiers Fabian Gutierrez (125), Drew Nicholson (165), Matthew Waddell (184), and Logan Andrew (197).
KEY DEPARTURES
The Mocs lose Tanner Smith and Aiden Murphy (149) from their roster as well as Hunter Fortner (174).
TOP NEWCOMERS
133: Brayden Palmer - transfer from Clarion University
149: Noah Castillo
149: Grant Lundy
165: Caleb Waddell - younger brother to Matthew Waddell (184)
285: Matthias Ervin
WRESTLERS TO WATCH
Essentially, UTC's entire lineup is one to watch out for this season, but the few that Coach Ruschell expects to see big performances from this season include:
125: Fabian Gutierrez
133: Brayden Palmer
165: Drew Nicholson
285: Matthias Ervin
POTENTIAL LINEUP
125: Fabian Gutierrez
133: Brayden Palmer
141: Franco Valdes
149: Noah Castillo/Grant Lundy
157: Weston Wichman
165: Drew Nicholson
174: Thomas Sell/Carial Tarter
184: Matthew Waddell
197: Micah Ervin
285: Grayson Walthall/Matthias Ervin
EVENTS TO WATCH/ATTEND
Jan 1-2: Southern Scuffle @ McKenzie Arena
Jan 14-15: Virginia Duals @ Hampton, VA
Jan 30: Campbell @ Campbell
Feb 6: Appalachian State @ Home
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