With a 23-12 victory over in-state rival Navy on Friday night, the Terrapins wrestling team increased their unblemished record to 11-0.
The No. 12 Terps split the first four matches with the No. 49 Midshipmen, but the in the fifth match, at 157-pounds, No. 12 Kyle John recorded his seventh pin-fall of the season – the highest single-season total of his career – with 1:36 remaining in the first period.
“This was a great win,” coach Kerry McCoy said in a press release. “Navy is such a big rivalry, and it feels so good to come out on top, especially in Annapolis. Kyle getting another pin was huge. I’m really happy with the effort we are giving and the results are showing.”
Also showing results was second-ranked 165-pound Josh Asper, who recorded a 9-4 decision over Navy’s Mike Brant, improving his personal record to 19-0.
The Terps return home Sunday to face ACC-rival NC State at 2 p.m. at Comcast Pavilion.