March 1, 2005

Duquesne University will host the 2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling East Regional Championship this Saturday, March 5 at the A.J. Palumbo Center.

Wrestlers from Duquesne, Delaware State, Gardner-Webb, Millersville and Slippery Rock will compete as individuals to qualify for the NCAA Championship to be held in St. Louis, MO March 17-19. One wrestler will qualify from each of ten weight classes with one wild card being selected as well. There will be team scoring, but the team champion will not qualify for the NCAA Championships.

The first session, which will include 50 matches on two mats will begin at 11:00 am. Session two, which will include the 10 consolation matches and 10 finals matches will begin at 4:00 pm. All tickets are $6 for a single-session ticket and $12 for a double-session ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Gate A box office on the day of the event.