Lander Wins South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestling Title
GREENWOOD, S.C. - Nationally second-ranked Lander claimed its second consecutive South Atlantic Conference Carolinas men's wrestling title with a 30-7 victory over No. 18 UNC Pembroke on Thursday, Feb. 9.
Both teams had entered their final dual of the regular-season undefeated at 9-0. Lander with the victory finished its conference campaign 10-0. The Bearcats are currently 20-2 overall, while UNC Pembroke is now 12-2 overall. The Braves finished their conference season at 9-1.
Both Lander and UNC Pembroke will next compete at the NCAA Division II Super Region 2 Championships on Feb. 25 in Pembroke, North Carolina.
South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestling Champions
2019: Newberry
2020: Newberry
2021: Newberry
2022: Lander
2023: Lander