Despite temperatures hovering in the 20s and the threat of blizzard conditions bearing down on the Mid-Atlantic, the Navy wrestling team focused on the conditions within Alumni Hall on Friday afternoon where they dealt in-state rival Maryland a 24-18 loss. The Mids won six bouts and featured three bonus-point victories en route to winning their fourth consecutive match against the Terrapins. The red hot Mids are now 8-1 in dual action this season, winning three in a row.
Sophomore Brant Leadbeter gave Navy an early 3-0 advantage by way of a 10-6 victory over Michael Beck at 125 pounds.