The Mocs won all but one match in the dual in improving to 13-1 overall and 3-0 in the league.
Four of UTC's victories came with extra team points as the Mocs recorded two technical falls, a pin and a major decision.
Heavyweight Matt Koz, ranked 20th nationally, started things rolling for UTC with a 2-1 decision over Dave Hazell. Javier Maldonado and Matt Keller followed with consecutive tech falls. Maldonado, ranked 18th this week, defeated Brody Essick 17-2 at 125 pounds, and No. 8 Keller blanked Frank Celorrio, 15-0 at 133 for a quick 13-0 UTC lead.
Senior Josh Keefe stepped up in weight to 141 pounds in place of his twin brother, Michael, who is not at full strength after a minor injury. Keefe registered a 6-1 win over Clinton Swango.
The Mocs pushed their advantage to 25-0 by winning the next three with close calls. Aaron Martin, ranked 13th at 149, edged ASU's Scott Ervin, 5-4 in overtime. Jake Yost pulled out a 3-2 win over Eddie Hutchinson at 157, and T.J. Sayers shut out Tommy Hutchinson at 165, 2-0.
Neal Martin notched the Mountaineers' only points of the afternoon, defeating 16th-ranked Lloyd Rogers, 6-0 at 174.
UTC closed out the match with Josh Edmondson's 15-3 major at 184 and Nick Lorenzano's pin over Brandon Brothers at 197.
The Mocs, who defeated UNC Greensboro Saturday, return to Southern Conference action Wednesday, hosting The Citadel at 6 p.m. at Maclellan Gym.
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