SoCon Wrestler of the Week Announced

SPARTANBURG, SC – VMI junior Patrick Jordon was named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for competition held between November 5-12.

Jordon (Providence Forge, VA / New Kent HS) wrestled well for the Keydets in two duals last week, recording a quick fall in a win over Emory & Henry’s Luke Osborne in 98 seconds for his second victory of the season. That win helped VMI to a sweep over the Wasps in Friday night’s home opener. Jordon held his own on Sunday in Ann Arbor, MI, battling with Wolverines All-America and third-ranked Lachlan McNeil before falling in a 7-2 decision.

VMI (1-1) will be back in action on November 16, traveling to face Edinboro at Noon in the Keystone State. The Keydets’ next home duals come on November 22 against Mercyhurst (11:00 am) and Duke (3:00 pm). Edinboro is the alma mater of VMI head coach Jim Gibson, who was an NCAA qualifier for the Fighting Scots in 2007.

Results

Patrick Jordon (1-1) – 149

149: Win vs. Luke Osborne (Emory & Henry), Fall (1:38)

149: Loss vs. No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (Michigan), 7-2

2025-26 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week

Nov. 5 ­– Thomas Snipes (165, Jr., The Citadel, Simpsonville, SC)

Nov. 12 – Patrick Jordon (149, Jr., VMI, Providence Forge, VA)