EAS NWCA Division I National Duals set for Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 16-17

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EAS NWCA Division I National Duals set for Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 16-17
Mon 02/03/14 09:19 AM
EAS NWCA Division I National Duals set for Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 16-17

Manheim, Pa. -- The National Wrestling Coaches Association will hold the EAS Sports Nutrition NWCA National Duals presented by Hibiclens and the United States Marine Corps in honor of Cliff Keen on February 16-17 at Ohio State University's St. John Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

The competition will feature 14 top NCAA Division I wrestling programs in a dual meet advancement tournament to crown a national dual champion. This year's field includes Bloomsburg, Central Michigan, Chattanooga, Cornell, Hofstra, Illinois, Iowa State, Kent State, Minnesota, North Dakota State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon State and Virginia Tech.

"We are excited about the pool of teams in this year's field," said NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. "We have diverse programs from all across Division I. And by holding the event at a campus like Ohio State, we can engage not only the local wrestling fan base, but also students and faculty who are new to wrestling."

EAS is this year's title sponsor for the event. The brand develops sports nutrition products that help athletes and fitness enthusiasts at any level play hard and recover strong. Through protein powders, nutrition bars, ready-to-drink shakes and an energy beverage, EAS offers a diverse line-up of products backed by science and certified as safe and clean.

"Proper nutrition is critical for athletes to perform at their best," said Keith Wheeler, Ph.D., global director of Performance Nutrition Research at Abbott, a health care company that makes EAS products. "By partnering with NWCA, we're able to work directly with the wrestling community and help athletes and coaches use nutrition to improve three major areas: training, competition and recovery."

First-round action begins at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 17, followed by consolation matches at 5 p.m. and quarterfinals at 7 p.m. The championship semifinals will start at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 17 with the finals set for 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.nwcaonline.com and select National Duals under the Events Menu.

About the NWCA

Founded in 1928, the NWCA strives to promote and provide leadership for the advancement of amateur wrestling, primarily at the scholastic and collegiate levels. The association is headquartered in Manheim, Pa. The three core competencies are coaching development, student-wrestler welfare, and promotion/advocacy.  The NWCA has 10,000 members and educational programs that serve 230,000 students each year.
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