PEMBROKE -  Four home dates, as well as road trips to Pennsylvania, Florida and Indianapolis, highlight the 2023-24 UNC Pembroke wrestling schedule that was released on Wednesday by head coach Othello "O.T." Johnson. 
 
Fans can get an early look at the team on October 25 at 7 p.m. when the Braves suit up for their annual Black & Gold intra-squad event. Admission to that event, as well as all home dual meets, is free.
 
The Braves will kick off their newest campaign on November 5 when they host the 42^nd Annual Pembroke Classic. Admission to the Pembroke Classic is $10 for the day. Students with a valid student ID are free.
 
The Black & Gold will be in action for their first home dual meet on November 16 against Lander for Pep Rally & School's Night. The meet will begin at 7 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. 
 
UNCP will load the busses in mid-December to head to Indianapolis, Ind., for the 44^th Annual Midwest Classic. The two-day event will take place at Nicoson Hall. The Braves will then trek south to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for the Citrus Invitational on December 29.
 
The Braves will be back at home for Alumni Weekend and Military Appreciation Day on January 13 for a tri-meet with Coker, Allen, and Davis & Elkins. A start time will be announced at a later date. 
 
UNCP will close out their regular season on February 9 for Senior Night and Heart Night with Belmont Abbey.  The meet is slated to begin at 7 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.