UTC Mocs logoThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling program just got stronger.
Looking to bolster the program’s lower weights, coach Heath Eslinger has signed two-time NCAA qualifier Sean Boyle to wrestle at 125 pounds for the Mocs.
“Sean gives us an impact wrestler immediately,” Eslinger said. “He’s just a good all-around kid and he’s going to be a huge help for us.”
Boyle, who graduated from the University of Michigan, was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA because he missed a season while recovering from labrum surgery. At the NCAA tournament in 2011, he reached the round of 12 and was but a single point shy of gaining All-America status and reached the tournament’s round of 16 the following year.
“I wanted a fresh start to get my Master’s degree (secondary education) and to also use that year of eligibility. I knew I’d have a good workout partner. Nick Soto, the 133-pounder, is really solid and I seemed to click with Coach Elsinger. It’s a good fit,” Boyle said.