March 15, 2007

Auburn Hills, MI - Both Virginia wrestlers competing at the NCAA Championships lost their opening matches and are now competing in the consolation bracket.

Eric Albright, wrestling in the 133-pound division, lost to Northern Iowa's Kyle Anson 8-2 in the opening round of competition. Albright rebounded with a 12-1 win against Cory VomBaur of Wyoming 12-1 in the consolation bracket.

Rocco Caponi fell to fifth-seeded Raymond Jordan of Missouri 3-2 in the second round of the 184-pound division. Caponi had a first-round bye. It was the second time this year Jordan defeated Caponi. In December Jordan handed Caponi a 14-3 loss at the Cliff Keen Invitational.

The NCAA Championships run through Saturday.