Wrestling faces Bellarmine, hosts Chattanooga to finish home slate

The Campbell Fighting Camels wrestling team is preparing for a challenging weekend of Southern Conference (SoCon) competition, beginning with a Friday night road match against Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. The Camels will then return to Buies Creek, North Carolina, to host the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Sunday in what will be their final home contest of the 2026 season.

Key Weekend Ahead for Campbell Wrestling

Friday’s match against Bellarmine is scheduled for 7:00 PM and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live statistics will also be available on FloWrestling. Sunday’s home match against Chattanooga will begin at 1:00 PM, with live statistics accessible on the Campbell Athletics website. Tickets for the Sunday match are currently available for purchase.

Scouting the Opponents

Bellarmine enters the weekend with a 3-1 record in SoCon matches, currently sitting third in the conference standings. They recently suffered their first league loss, a 30-6 defeat at the hands of Appalachian State. Redshirt sophomores AJ Rallo and Noah Hall secured Bellarmine’s only wins against Appalachian State, both wrestlers maintaining undefeated 4-0 records in SoCon bouts. Rallo was previously recognised with a SoCon preseason all-conference selection at 141 pounds and earned SoCon all-freshman honors in 2024-25.

Did You Know? Bellarmine was selected to finish fourth in the SoCon preseason poll.

Chattanooga currently holds a 2-1 record in SoCon matches, placing them fourth in the conference. The Mocs narrowly lost their most recent match to The Citadel, 19-18. Cooper Flynn is ranked as high as No. 17 by Open Mat at 125 pounds, and Landon Jones is ranked No. 32 in the NCAA Coaches Poll at 184 pounds. Chattanooga was chosen to finish first in the SoCon preseason poll, receiving three first-place votes.

Camels in the Rankings

Four Campbell wrestlers are currently ranked nationally in their respective weight classes. Colby Crouch (125 pounds) is ranked No. 49 by WrestleStat, while Logan Heil (133 pounds) is ranked No. 93 by WrestleStat. Kendrick Hodge (157 pounds) holds a No. 81 ranking from WrestleStat, and Anthony Ferrari (165 pounds) is ranked No. 22 by FloWrestling, No. 31 by the NWCA Coaches’ Ranking, and No. 79 by WrestleStat.

The Camels are coming off a 29-12 loss to Appalachian State on Senior Night. Colby Crouch, Logan Heil, and Kendrick Hodge each secured victories for Campbell in that dual. Despite building an early lead, Appalachian State ultimately pulled away with five consecutive wins.

Expert Insight: Campbell’s first-year head coach, TJ Dudley, will be looking to build on the programme’s recent success in SoCon duals, having gone 7-1 in conference matches last season.

Campbell was picked to finish sixth in the Southern Conference preseason poll, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Dudley was promoted to head coach after previously serving as an assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the match against Bellarmine?

The match against Bellarmine is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Friday in Louisville, Kentucky.

Where can I watch the match against Bellarmine?

Friday’s match will be streamed live on ESPN+.

Who is currently ranked for the Campbell wrestling team?

Colby Crouch, Logan Heil, Kendrick Hodge, and Anthony Ferrari are currently ranked nationally at their respective weights.

As the Camels prepare for these crucial SoCon matchups, will their ranked wrestlers be able to lead the team to victory against tough competition?