Virginia Wrestling Set to Compete in Prestigious Southern Scuffle
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The university of Virginia wrestling team will participate in the Southern Scuffle, one of the premier midseason tournaments in the nation, beginning Saturday, January 3, 2026. The two-day competition will be held in Blacksburg,Virginia.
Tournament Details & How to Follow
The Southern Scuffle is known for attracting top wrestling programs and providing a challenging test for athletes. Fans can follow all the action live on FloWrestling.com. Live stats will also be available on FloWrestling, with links accessible at VirginiaSports.com. For updates throughout the tournament,follow the UVA Wrestling program on X (formerly Twitter) at @UVAWrestling.
hoos Entering the Scuffle with Ranked Wrestlers
The Cavaliers boast a strong lineup featuring four wrestlers currently ranked in the InterMat rankings:
* Keyveon Roller: No. 23 at 125 pounds
* Colton Washleski: No. 24 at 157 pounds
* Nick Hamilton: No. 19 at 174 pounds
* Brenan Morgan: No. 33 at 285 pounds
Virginia has five wrestlers seeded in the tournament, signaling their potential for strong performances:
* Nick Hamilton: No. 1 seed at 174 pounds
* Keyveon Roller: No.4 seed at 125 pounds
* Kyren Butler: No. 6 seed at 141 pounds
* Colton Washleski: No. 2 seed at 157 pounds
* Brenan Morgan: No. 6 seed at 285 pounds
Recent Success and Championship Pedigree
The Cavaliers have a history of success at the Southern Scuffle. Dylan Cedeno won the title at 141 pounds in the 2025 tournament and went on to win the ACC Championship, demonstrating a pattern of Scuffle success translating into postseason achievements.
Virginia’s Projected Lineup
Here is the anticipated lineup for the Cavaliers at the Southern Scuffle:
* 125: No. 23 Keyveon Roller
* 133: Kyle Montaperto
* 141: Gable Porter, Kyren Butler
* 149: Wynton Denkins, Jack Myers
* 157: No. 24 Colton Washleski,Nathan Rickards,michael Murphy
* 165: Mason Stefanelli,Nick Sanko
* 174: No.19 Nick Hamilton
* 184: Griffin Gammell, Jack Lesher, Dylan Newsome
* 197: Steven Burrell Jr.
* 285: No. 33 Brenan Morgan
Looking Ahead
The Southern Scuffle provides a crucial chance for the Virginia wrestling team to gauge their progress mid-season and compete against some of the nation’s best. Strong performances in Blacksburg will be vital as the Cavaliers prepare for the ACC Championships and the NCAA tournament.