The VMI wrestling team wrapped up its 2024–25 season with a mix of individual milestones and hard-fought team performances.
“We are very proud of [Josh Evans ’25 and Braxton Lewis ’26] and the grit they showed throughout the Southern Conference tournament,” said Jim Gibson, VMI wrestling head coach. “Their hard work, discipline, and determination were displayed, and their placements are a testament to the hours of work they’ve put in. Josh finished his career at VMI on a high note, and we are excited for Braxton to return even stronger.”
Regular Season
- VMI went 7-11 on the season and had a 2-6 record against Southern Conference teams.
- As a team, the Keydets tallied 188 bout victories with 37 major decisions, 26 technical falls, and 43 falls for a total of 345 dual points.
- The Keydets competed in three tournaments.
- VMI earned conference wins over Gardner-Webb University and Presbyterian College.
- Braxton Lewis ’26, 184 pounds, led the team with 25 wins, earning a team-best 13 wins in duals and 12 in tournaments.
- Lewis also posted a team-best nine technical falls and 55 dual points.
- Patrick Jordon ’27, 149 pounds, had a sensational season, earning 22 victories and boasting a 10-3 record in duals with 52 dual points.
- Jordon had a team-high 13 pins and ranked in the top 10 in the country at one point.
- Josh Evans ’25, 285 pounds, ended his final collegiate season with 17 victories and 40 dual points.
- Toby Schoffstall ’27, 197 pounds, battled back from injury and tallied 21 wins and 53 dual points.
- Schoffstall and Ryan Vigil ’26, 165 pounds, each recorded six major decisions to lead the team.
- Jordon was named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week Nov. 6, 2024, right before Lewis was awarded the same weekly award Nov. 13.
- Lewis was ranked in two media polls, Intermat and WrestleStat, during the season.
2025 SoCon Championship
- VMI finished seventh in the conference tournament, collecting 10.5 points.
- Evans and Lewis placed fourth in their respective brackets, earning a pair of wins each.
- Schoffstall picked up a victory on the consolation side of the bracket.
