Lanham Adds Pair of Transfers for 2024-25 Season

DURHAM — After announcing 12 incoming freshmen recently, Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has revealed the addition of two transfers to the mix for the 2024-25 campaign. Tyler O'Boyle of Franklin and Marshall College and Spencer Von Savoye of California Baptist University have signed with the Blue Devils.

Tyler O'Boyle
6'2 * 285
Virginia Beach, Virginia (Norfolk Academy)
Franklin and Marshall College

Competed in both football and wrestling for two seasons at Franklin & Marshall College
Redshirted as a freshman
Starter at offensive guard in football and posted a 3-7 record at 285 pounds as a sophomore
At Norfolk Academy, played football, track & field and wrestling
A four-year varsity wrestler and team captain in high school
Earned All-State honors in wrestling
As a junior, turned in a first-place finish at the TCIS Conference Tournament and first place at the Prep League. He also placed seventh at the VISAA State Tournament.
Earned High Honor Roll accolades and was a member of the Honor Council
Will have two years of eligibility remaining at Duke and will be enrolled in the Duke Fuqua MMS program.

Lanham on O'Boyle
"We want Tyler to push for the heavyweight job, because the better he is the better he is going to make Connor Barket. We need a big body like him in that room, so we are super excited about what he is going to bring to the table. He has two years of experience from his time at Franklin & Marshall, which will help in the transition. He brings more quality depth to our program. Tyler is already on campus with the Fuqua program and is training with our guys."

Spencer Von Savoye
5'7 * 141/149
Oakdale, California (Chaminade College Preparatory High School)
California Baptist University

At California Baptist this past year, competed in one dual match at 133 pounds as a true freshman
Recorded multiple wins at the Roadrunner Open and Oaks Open in 2023-24
Received Maxima Cum Laude Honors in high school
Three-time National All-American, two-time League Champion, Regional Champion, Section Runner-Up in high school
Recognized as the 2023 LA Daily News All-Area Team Member as a senior
Awarded Mission League Champion his senior year
Was recognized as the Southern Section Southern Division Champion as a senior
Was a Southern Section Masters Finalist his senior year
Held a ledger of 34-9 as a senior
Placed eighth at the Reno Tournament of Champions his junior year
Carded a seventh-place finish at the California State Invitational Tournament and eighth-place finish at the NHSCA High School Nationals as a sophomore.
Valley Oak League Champion as a freshman
He will have three years of eligibility remaining at Duke.

Lanham on Von Savoye
"Spencer is out of California and did well there at California Baptist. I like that he has been in a college room and has a good feel of the expectations coming in, so he is not a freshman. He is going to look to start right away, which is good for us. He is at one of those weights that we are going to need at 141/149. He came in for a visit this summer and liked what he saw, liked the environment and met some of the guys. I think he is going to be a good fit for us moving forward."

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