Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech wrestling travels to Las Vegas this week for the Cliff Keen Invitational taking place this Friday and Saturday. The tournament starts at 12 p.m. ET on Friday and will be live streamed on FloWrestling with live stats on FloArena.
The first rounds of the tournament start at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Friday's action culminates with the quarterfinals of each championship bracket at 6 p.m., as well as the first consolation round of eight. Semi-finals will resume at 1 p.m. Saturday and the tournament wraps up with the championship rounds at 6 p.m.
Virginia Tech at Cliff Keen Invitational
Dates: Friday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 7
Start Time: 12 p.m. ET on Dec. 6
Live Stream: FloWrestling ($)
Live Stats: FloArena
Live Updates: @HokiesWrestling
Hokies Participating
Joey Prata
Collin Gerardi
Mitch Moore
Brent Moore
Cody Hughes
Hunter Bolen
Stanley Smeltzer
John Borst
Tournament Notes
- Virginia Tech is sending eight wrestlers to Vegas this weekend. Two of the eight are ranked by InterMat this week, Hunter Bolen (No. 9) and Mitch Moore (No. 18).
- Four weight classes at the Cliff Keen project to feature 11 of InterMat's top-20 wrestlers, 133 pounds, 149, 184 and 197.
- Hunter Bolen looks to continue his perfect season. Bolen is 8-0 on the season and most recently won the 184-pound title at the Navy Classic after posting a 5-0 record. The 184-pound division at the Cliff Keen projects to be the most competitive with seven of InterMat's top-10 wrestlers in the field.
- Mitch Moore could have an opportunity to avenge his only dual loss of the season to No. 1 Luke Pletcher of Ohio State. Pletcher and the Buckeyes are scheduled to compete in the tournament.
- Tech is one of three ACC teams participating, along with NC State and Virginia. The Hokies will travel to both schools later this season.
- Two of Tech's previous dual opponents will be in Las Vegas this weekend, Northwestern and Ohio State. The Hokies beat Northwestern 21-18 at the Mat on the Mound and upset Ohio State 21-15 in Columbus.
Other Notes
- Tech is ranked fifth in the country this week by the NWCA Coaches Poll. This is the third-straight week that the Hokies are featured in the top-5 of the rankings.
- Four Hokies are featured in this week's InterMat rankings, David McFadden (No. 6), Hunter Bolen (No. 9), Mitch Moore (No. 18) and B.C. LaPrade (No. 19).
- After posting five wins at the Navy Classic, David McFadden reached 93 career wins which is tied for 15th in Virginia Tech history. He is approaching 100 wins, a feat only 12 Hokies have ever accomplished.