LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bellarmine Coach Spencer Adams has announced the Bellarmine University wrestling team's first Division I schedule, which includes eight duals in Southern Conference action.

The Knights' schedule is comprised of 10 total duals. Competition will take place at five sites over a total of five days, with Bellarmine wrestling doubleheaders each match day.

Bellarmine will lead off the season with its only two nonconference duals. On Jan. 10, at SIU Edwardsville, the Knights will face Northern Illinois and then the host school.

Bellarmine's first-ever SoCon action will follow Jan. 17 at Appalachian State. The Knights will battle the host Mountaineers before meeting Davidson.

Bellarmine will host its first-ever Division I duals, and SoCon competition, on Jan. 24. The Knights will welcome The Citadel and Presbyterian.

Bellarmine is back on the road Jan. 31 for two SoCon duals at Gardner-Webb. The Knights will clash with VMI and then the host Runnin' Bulldogs.

Bellarmine's final conference duals are slated for Feb. 5 at UT Chattanooga. The Knights will take on Campbell and then the host Mocs.

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