ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy wrestling team (2-3) set to send 13 wrestlers to Coralville, Iowa, to compete in the Soldier Salute this weekend. The two-day tournament is scheduled to begin on Sunday (11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT) and Monday (12 noon ET / 11 a.m. CT) inside the Xtream Arena.
The Schedule
Sunday, Dec. 29:
· Session 1 – 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT)
· Session 2 – 4:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. CT)
Monday, Dec. 30:
· Session 3 – 12 noon (11 a.m. CT)
· Session 4 – 6 p.m. (5 p.m. CT)
Live Results:
The Soldier Salute results and match-by-match updates can be found HERE or with the links provided on navysports.com.
Live Video:
Live video will be available on the B1G+ with a paid subscription.
Participating Teams:
Bellarmine, Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Missouri, Navy, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Dakota State, Northern Iowa and Wyoming.
Soldier Salute Projected Lineup (2024-25 Record)
125: Nick Treaster (5-4) / Isaac Hampton (4-6)
141: #7 Josh Koderhandt (12-3)
149: Kaemen Smith (5-8) / Nicholas Vafiadis (3-6)
157: Charlie Evans (4-6) / Jonathan Ley (4-3)
165: Dylan Elmore (1-0) / Tyler Sagi (5-5)
174: #18 Danny Wask (11-4)
184: Daniel Williams (6-5) / Zyan Hall (7-5)
197: #31 Payton Thomas (4-4)
Soldier Salute Notes
· The Mids are coming off an Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) victory over American last Saturday, 24-21.
· Navy won four of its six bouts in bonus fashion during last week's victory over American.
· Freshman Dylan Elmore made his collegiate debut at 165 pounds against the Eagles last week. He earned an 11-4 victory with an explosive start recording two takedowns in the opening stanza.
· Elmore is slated to compete in his first collegiate tournament this weekend.
· Nick Treaster recorded his first career dual victory last week with a 13-1 major victory. The freshman controlled the entire match with a pair of takedowns, a reversal and scored four back points.
· Senior team captain Josh Koderhandt leads the team in total victories (12) and sits at 91 career victories.
· This weekend marks the second time the Mids will compete in the state of Iowa. Navy last traveled to Ames, Iowa to face Iowa State where it fell, 29-9.
· Eight of the 25 teams ranked in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Poll will compete in the Soldier Salute this weekend – No. 2 Iowa, No. 4 Nebraska, No. 7 Minnesota, No. 10 Northern Iowa, No. 13 Iowa State, No. 14 South Dakota State, No. 19 Missouri and No. 23 North Carolina.
Up Next
The Mids will open the new year at the Franklin & Marshall Open on Friday, Jan. 10 in Lancaster, Pa. Action is set to begin at 9 a.m.
