COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland wrestling team returns to XFINITY Center Pavilion on Friday January 7 to begin Big Ten action against No.2 Penn State. 

Maryland is rolling on a three-dual winning streak dating back to December 4 victories over Drexel and Duke. This is the first time the team is entering Big Ten play over .500 since the 2017-18 season. 

The team continued the momentum on the first weekend of the New Year as Kyle Cochran went 5-0 on his way to the 184-pound Southern Scuffle Title. He defeated three consecutive ranked wrestlers in the quarters, semis, and finals. This week he has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week and USA Wrestler of the Week. Cochran will have a marquee bout on Friday against top-ranked Aaron Brooks. 

Jaron Smith also placed Seventh at the Southern Scuffle. Smith will have a tough test on Friday against either All-American Max Dean or Scuffle Finalist Michael Beard. 

Due to Maryland Athletics' new Covid-19 policy there will be no concessions at Friday's dual. Masks must still be worn at all times. 

The duals will be streamed live on B1G+. Fans can also follow the action by following the program's official Twitter account @TerpsWrestling.

PROJECTED BOUTS

125: Zach Spence vs Jake Campbell OR Drew Hildebrandt
133: King Sandoval vs No.1 Roman Bravo-Young
141: Danny Bertoni vs  No.1 Nick Lee  
149: William Berkowitz vs No.20 Beau Bartlett
157: Lucas Cordio vs Tony Negron OR Terell Barraclough OR Joe Lee
165: John Martin Best vs No.24 Creighton Edsell
174: Dominic Solis vs No.1 Carter Starocci
184: No.12 Kyle Cochran vs No.1 Aaron Brooks
197: No.31 Jaron Smith vs No.2 Max Dean OR Michael Beard
HWT: No.26 Zach Schrader vs No.4 Greg Kerkvliet

*Intermat Rankings

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Maryland heads down to Hampton, Virginia, next weekend for The Virginia Duals. 
 

-TERPS-