Wrestling Resumes Schedule at Southern Scuffle

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DURHAM, N.C.-The Duke University wrestling team returns to the mats this week when the Blue Devils travel to the Greensboro Coliseum for the annual Southern Scuffle hosted by UNC Greensboro. The event runs from Dec. 29-30 features 32 teams and some of the top wrestling talent from around the nation.

The field includes seven of the nation's top 25 teams, including top-ranked Cornell and at least 74 of the 200 individuals ranked in their weight classes. Tickets to the event are available for $15 for adults, $5 for students and can be purchased by calling the Greensboro Coliseum box office at 1-800-745-3000.

Headlining the Blue Devils in the field will be redshirt freshman Bret Klopp at 174 pounds. The native of Lander, Wyo., sports a 17-4 overall record and has placed among the top three in three tournaments. He sports a team-high 11 falls and is 11-1 overall in matches decided in pins.

Diego Bencomo leads the squad at 184 pounds with a 12-7 overall record on the year. He took fourth at the Keystone Classic and most recently went 3-2 at the prestigious Cliff Keen Invitational. Senior Mike Bells is having a strong senior season in the 141-pound division with an 8-7 mark, while redshirt sophomore David Henry is 10-7 at 165 pounds with two top-four finishes.

The duo of rookies Brian Self and Ryan Harding have started well for the Blue Devils through the first four tournaments. Competing at 197 pounds, Self is 8-7 overall and owns to top-four finishes. Harding, wrestling at 157 pounds, is 9-7 overall with two top four finishes under his belt.

Duke will begin its dual match season on Jan. 11, hosting The Citadel in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 6 p.m.

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Wrestling Resumes Schedule at Southern Scuffle

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Diego Bencomo

Ryan Harding

David Henry

Bret Klopp

Brian Self

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