ROME- The Shorter wrestling team will have their road finale as they travel to Franklin Springs to battle against Emmanuel and Davenport University in a dual scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM on the CC Digital Network.
MATCH INFORMATION
Shorter Hawks (2-6, 2-6 CC) vs. Emmanuel Lions (6-6, 6-5 CC) / Davenport Panthers (1-4, 1-4 GMAC)
Date: Thursday, February 4, 5:00 PM
Location: Franklin Springs, Ga. (Shaw Athletic Center)
Watch:
CC Digital Network
NOTES
- The Hawks are aiming to close out their road slate on the right foot as they near the end of the season.
- Jonathan Fogus and Riley Davis have had solid outings for Shorter this season, competing well against quality opponents.
- With a win over Emmanuel, the Hawks have the potential to overtake Emmanuel for fourth in the West standings.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
- Emmanuel has competed well in conference action, going 6-5 in CC matches.
- The Lions suffered two tough losses to King and Lander their last time out.
- Davenport enters Thursday at 1-4 overall.
- The Panthers have struggled in GMAC action, dropping their last three.
SERIES HISTORY
- The Lions edged out the Hawks 27-20 in last season's first-ever meeting between the two.
- This marks the first meeting between Shorter and Davenport.
FOLLOW THE HAWKS
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