BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Bob Mathews has signed a national letter of intent to join the Campbell wrestling team for the 2007-08 season, head coach Billy Greene announced recently. Mathews comes as a true freshman from Pompton Lakes, N.J. to a CU squad that loses just two seniors from the 2006-07 squad.

"I am pleased that Bob has chosen to continue his wrestling career at Campbell University. He will be a tremendous asset in our middle weights, as he brings a tough and technically sound style of wrestling that will raise the bar in the practice room and move the team as a whole towards more consistent competitive success," said Greene.

Mathews enjoyed a successful four-year career at Pompton Lakes High School in New Jersey. A four-year letter winner and starter at four different weights, Mathews posted a 126-25 record in qualifying for two state tournaments his junior and senior seasons. His senior campaign garnered a Passaic County championship and region runner-up finish en route to a fourth place finish at state, and one year prior a county and region championship proceeded an eighth place finish at the state tournament.

Outside of the high school season, Mathews fared well on the national stage, placing sixth at the NHSCA All-American Nationals in Virginia Beach, Va. and finishing in the top 12 at the NHSCA Junior Nationals in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mathews also received four first-team all-league selections, and was a two-time team MVP. Suburban Trends also named him Wrestler of the Year to go along with recognition as a winter all-star and athlete of the week selection his junior year.

Mathews was also active off the mat, volunteering and participating in clubs such as the French and Marketing Club and volunteering his time to St. Mary's Youth Ministry and coaching youth wrestling and football in the Pompton Lakes Youth Organization.

"I preach to my team the value of not only being winners on the mat but more importantly being winners in the classroom and the community. I believe Bob falls in line with this team vision," said Greene.

The Camel wrestling team competes in the Colonial Athletic Conference and finished the 2006-07 season with a 1-5 conference dual record and 2-19-1 overall mark.