Ohio State’s wrestling team took a blow to its depth on Wednesday when heavyweight Thomas Haines announced he was leaving the team. The Pennsylvania native will be transferring to Lock Haven, located a short drive from his childhood home.
Haines competed in just one varsity match in his season and a half for Ohio State, but made quite a splash in his lone start. He defeated then-No. 17 Brooks Black of Illinois in a dual meet that the Buckeyes won 22-17.
Haines is opting to move on from Columbus largely based on Kyle Snyder’s decision to return to the Buckeye lineup at heavyweight.