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Wrestling. Aggressive Chippewas Win Dual Opener

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Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The emphasis for the Central Michigan wrestling team has been on aggressiveness and scoring points.

For the most part, the 17th-ranked Chippewas accomplished those goals Sunday as they won seven matches in defeating Virginia, 22-10, in their first dual meet of the season at McGuirk Arena.

“We’re really emphasizing, kind of changing our culture, to score more points,” said CMU junior Colin Heffernan, who recorded an 8-6 victory at 157 pounds. “Every match we’re trying to go out there and get as many points as we can.