VMI 197 lber Tyler Mousaw (Photo/VMI Athletics)Virginia Military Institute Keydets
"Our team has worked hard the past few years to achieve depth in more of the weights this year. Our returners will be challenged by the younger guys."
"This season we're looking to have a winning record and stay healthy." - Head Coach Jim Gibson
The 2021 season will be Jim Gibson's fourth season at VMI.
While Cormack Hall had limited capacity due to COVID-19 regulations, VMI sold out every home match during the 2021 season!
TOP RETURNERS
The Keydets will see 9 out of 10 starters return this season, with notable returning cadet-athletes:
• 184: Zach Brown (Jr)
• 197: Tyler Mousaw (So) - Ranked in Top 33 Coaches Poll 2020-2021 season
• 157: Blake Showers (So) - Ranked in the Top 33 Coaches Poll 2020-2021 season
KEY DEPARTURES
• Only two seniors graduated from the Keydet lineup last season.
NEWCOMERS
• 125: Michael Tandurella (Don Bosco Prep, NJ) - 2021 sixth place finish in NJ State Tournament
• 133: Brayden Abell (Oakdale High School, CA) - Two-time California state placer (6th, 4th)
• 184: Justin Hart (Hampton High School, PA) - 2021 PIAA AAA Silver medalist
WRESTLERS TO WATCH
• 184: Zach Brown (Jr) - Faced some injuries last season, but is looking to be a bigger asset to the program this season.
• 197: Tyler Mousaw (So)
• 157: Blake Showers (So)
Both Mousaw and Showers could be NCAA qualifiers this year with a more extensive schedule. COVID really restricted schedules last season and VMI is looking forward to getting more experience for their Cadet-Athletes.
POTENTIAL LINEUP
125: Michael Tandurella (Fr)
133: Brayden Abell (Fr)
141: Freddy Junko (So)
149: Seth Fillers (So) / Noah Roulo (Jr)
157: Blake Showers (So)
165: Job Chishko (Jr)
174: Jon Hoover (Jr)
184: Zach Brown (Jr)
197: Tyler Mousaw (So)
285: Josh Evans (Fr)
EVENTS TO WATCH/ATTEND
Intrasquad match will be held in a courtyard in the Barracks on October 28, watch for updates on live stream and updates on Twitter @VMI_Wrestling
December 12 the Keydets will host West Virginia University. Come support these Cadet-Athletes as they take on a Big 12 school at home!
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