LEXINGTON, Va. -  The VMI wrestling team will compete both Friday and Saturday in Ohio this weekend before nearly a 20-day layoff over finals week and the Christmas holiday.

The Keydets will face Kent State University Friday in a dual meet at 1 p.m. before traveling to the Cleveland State University Open on Saturday.

About VMI:
The Keydets have several wrestlers off to great starts in the 2023-24 season. Sophomore Braxton Lewis has an 8-3 record overall with four pins and two technical falls. Freshman Patrick Jordon has started his collegiate career with a team-high five pins and an 8-4 record. Ryan Vigil has a 7-4 mark at 149 pounds with two pins and one major decision while Dyson Dunham also has a 7-4 record at 133 pounds with one technical fall.

About Kent State:
The Flashes have faced a tough schedule to start off the year and are 0-5. Pablo Castro is 9-4 at 133 pounds while Billy Meiszner is 11-5 at 141. Both should have highly competitive matches with Dunham and Jordon, respectively.  

VMI Probables for Kent:
125: Tony Burke
133: Dyson Dunham
141: Patrick Jordon/Freddy Junko
149: Ryan Vigil
157: Josh Yost
165: Luke Hart/Caleb Chandler
174: Braxton Lewis
184: River Carroll
197: Josh Evans
285: Tyler Mousaw/Brian Jackson

Kent State Probables:
125: Adan Benavidez or Nico Calello
133: Pablo Castro or Matt Ellis
141: Billy Meiszner
149: Kaden Setzer or Mikey Lewarchick
157: Keegan Knapp
165: Aaron Ferguson
174: Waylon Wehler or Aidan Faria
184: Kyle Snider
197: Blake Schaffer
285: Josh Boggan

VMI probables for the Cleveland State Open
133: Dyson Dunham/Wayne Rold/Austin Zehring
141: Patrick Jordon/Freddy Junko/Ray Cmil III
149: Ryan Vigil/Eric Doran
157: Josh Yost/Tyler Berish
165: Luke Hart/Caleb Chandler
174: Braxton Lewis
184: River Carroll
197: Josh Evans
285: Brian Jackson