LAKELAND, Fla. — SEU Wrestling returns to The Fire Pit on Friday night for an AAC dual against Brewton-Parker, closing a pivotal home stretch with Senior Night recognition. First whistle is set for 7 p.m. as the Fire, ranked No. 3 in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll, look to continue their unbeaten run in the series.
Southeastern enters the matchup riding program-wide momentum and depth across the lineup. The Fire have never dropped a dual to Brewton-Parker, owning a 12–0 all-time record and a perfect 5–0 mark at home. The most recent meeting came last season in Mount Vernon, Georgia, where SEU delivered a commanding 50–3 victory, reinforcing its control of the series.
The Fire's national profile is built around a loaded roster that features multiple top-ranked wrestlers and internal competition at nearly every weight. Southeastern boasts six top-five individuals and 12 nationally ranked entries overall, highlighted by No. 1-ranked
Aaron Lucio (133) and
Andrew Voiles (141).
Mario De La Torre sits No. 2 at 149 pounds, while
Anthony Federico (165) and
Gentry Smith (197) each hold top-five rankings as well.
Projected starters include
Erick Hair (125),
Chris Dinsdale (133), Voiles (141), De La Torre (149),
Michael Shannon (157), Federico (165),
Lane Reardon or
Husam Mustafa (174),
August Batson (184),
Ralph Sanchez (197), and
Seth Tshiams (285). That group blends veteran leadership with consistent scoring ability, a combination that has fueled Southeastern's success in both dual and tournament formats this season.
Friday's event also carries special meaning as the Fire honor their seniors prior to competition. The group has been instrumental in elevating the program to national prominence, combining technical precision with an aggressive, team-first approach that has defined SEU wrestling in recent years.
Following the dual, fans will be treated to additional exhibition bouts featuring
Noah Gregory (149),
Ryan Bennett (157), Reardon or Mustafa (174), and
Kai Shultz (184), offering a deeper look at the Fire's developmental depth.
With conference positioning, national rankings, and pride on the line, Southeastern will look to deliver another emphatic performance on its home mat and send its seniors out in winning fashion.
