VMI Keydets wrestling
The VMI Keydets wrestling team began in 1921 and represents the Virginia Military Institute of Lexington, Virginia (VMI) as a Member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) of NCAA Division I wrestling. The squad is coached by Jim Gibson.[2]
| VMI Keydets | |
|---|---|
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| University | Virginia Military Institute |
| Head Coach | Jim Gibson (2 seasons season) |
| Conference | SoCon |
| Location | Lexington, VA |
| Arena | Cocke Hall (Capacity: 1200) |
| Nickname | Keydets |
| Colors | Red, White, and Yellow[1] |
| All-Americans | |
| Conference championships | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
The VMI wrestling team has had two wrestlers reach All-American status. Charlie Branch finished in fourth place at 142 lbs in the 1994 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. He later served as the head coach of the Eastern Michigan Eagles wrestling team. Leslie Apedoe, a native of Ghana, placed sixth as a heavyweight in the 1999 tournament.
References
- VMI Visual Identity Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- "VMI Keydets". Virginia Military Institute. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
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