Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra Wrestling team will conduct their first wrestle-off under first-year coach Dennis Papadatos on Wednesday, October 22 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. The first match is slated for 7 p.m. Admission is free

The Pride squad will be split into two squads with assistant coaches Dan Vallimont (Blue team) and Jake Patacsil (Gold team) directing the two teams. In addition, Hofstra Wrestling alumni Neil Duncan, '72 will serve as the honorary coach for the Blue team while Nick Gallo, '77, the Pride's only NCAA national champion, will serve as honorary coach for the Gold team.

While Papadatos is anxious to see his grapplers competing for a possible starting position, he is quick to state that the wrestle-offs are just a small part in the process of selecting starters for Hofstra's season opener against Lock Haven on Sunday, November 2 at 2:30 p.m. "I want to see how our guys compete in the match situation," Papadatos said. "I will take into consideration everything that is done during the preseason and select the starters who I feel we have the best chance of winning with. We will be constantly evaluating everyone's progress throughout the year as well."

The tentative match-ups for the wrestle-offs are as follows:
 
Match 1 - 184 – Jermaine John and Cory Damiana
Match 2 - 125 – Bryan Damon and Travis Passaro
Match 3 - 133 – Kyle Krasavage and Maverick Passaro
Match 4 - 141 – Jamel Hudson and Connor Muli
Match 5 - 149 – Aaron Hartman and Cody Ruggirello
Match 6 - 157 – Bobby Fehr and Cory Goshkagarian
Match 7 - 165 – Jay Lysne and Nick Terdick
Match 8 - 197 – Mike Oxley and DJ Zissimos
Match 9 - EXB – 174 Frank Affronti vs Loser of Match 1 - Jermaine John/Cory Damiana