Takedown Report

College Results — # 79

University of the Cumberlands Captures Second MSC Tournament Title in Program History
Bowling Green, KY – The Mid-South wrestling championship concluded with Cumberlands wrestling claiming their second MSC tournament title in the last three years. As a team they scored 176.5 points earning four individual titles, two second place finishes, and one third place finish.
The Patriots also swept the post season awards winning wrestler of the year, freshman of the year, and coach of the year. Senior, Tres Leon earned his third career MSC First-Team All-Conference award.  He went 4-0 in this year’s tournament winning his first two matches by fall, his semi-final with a 18-6 major decision, and the final with a 9-4 decision. The dominant performance from Leon all year landed him his third MSC Wrestler of the Year award. ….. story at https://cumberlandspatriots.com/news/2020/2/23/mens-wrestling-uc-wrestling-captures-second-msc-tournament-title-in-program-history.aspx?mc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Old Dominion Honors Seniors, Defeats Bloomsburg, 33-3 in Regular Season Finale
NORFOLK, Va. – The Old Dominion wrestling team (10-9, 6-2 MAC) capped off its regular season by honoring its seniors and earning a 33-3 victory over Mid-American Conference (MAC) foe Bloomsburg (3-10, 0-8 MAC) on Sunday afternoon at Chartway Arena. “I thought everybody wrestled up to their ability level. We put a lot of points on the board, which is what you want to see at the end of the season,” head coach Steve Martin said after the win, his team’s fourth in a row. “We have a lot of positives going forward as we reach the end of the year.” … The Monarch victory was also the 172^nd ODU has had with Martin at the helm, who is now tied for the most wins in program history with Old Dominion’s original head wrestling coach, Pete Robinson. “Pete basically started the program back in the ’50s and he was a family friend,” Martin said of his fellow record-holder. “It’s a big thing to be mentioned in the same breath as Pete Robinson, I have nothing but respect for him.”…. story at https://odusports.com/news/2020/2/23/wrestling-honors-seniors-defeats-bloomsburg-33-3-in-regular-season-finale.aspx?mc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Penn State Routs American University 40-3 in Dual Finale
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Nittany Lions (12-2, 8-1 B1G), ranked No. 2 in the latest InterMat Tournament Power Index, dominated American University (4-8) in the team’s dual meet finale Sunday.  Three Penn State seniors got falls on Senior Day for Penn State and sophomore Jarod Verkleeren notched a victory in the dual’s marquee match-up as Penn State rolled to a 40-3 win. … story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/2/23/wrestling-penn-state-routs-american-university-40-3-in-dual-finale.aspxmc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

TRUSSELL’S OT WIN PROPELS Utah Valley 20-19 OVER WEST VIRGINIA
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Trailing 19-17 entering the final match and fourth-ranked heavyweight Tate Orndorff sitting out the contest, freshman Chase Trussell delivered a 4-3 overtime win over 2019 NCAA qualifier Brandon Ngati to propel Utah Valley to a 20-19 Big 12 Conference win over West Virginia in the regular season finale on Sunday afternoon at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. …. story at https://gouvu.com/news/2020/2/23/wrestling-trussells-ot-win-propels-uvu-to-20-19-win-over-west-virginia.aspx?mc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Clarion Closes Regular Season With Win at Edinboro
EDINBORO, Pa. – The Golden Eagle wrestling team clinched their second 10-win season in three years with a close win on Sunday, with Clarion hanging on for a 17-16 win over Edinboro at McComb Fieldhouse.  With the win, Clarion finishes the dual match season with a 10-6 overall record, and a 7-4 record in Mid-American Conference action. The victory finished off Clarion’s third straight season with a dual match record of .500 or better, the first time the team has done that since a nine-month stretch that started in the 1970s and continued into the next decade.  It is just the third 10+ win season for the Golden Eagles since 2007-08, with the last one coming during the 2017-18 season.  In addition, the win today marks a rare distinction for Clarion.  The Golden Eagles have defeated Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Edinboro in the same year for the first time since the 1991-92 season. …. story at https://clariongoldeneagles.com/news/2020/2/23/wrestling-closes-regular-season-with-win-at-edinboro.aspx?mc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

No. 20 Campbell Camels top Davidson, sweep SoCon dual title
DAVIDSON, N.C. – No. 20 Campbell completed a sweep of the Southern Conference’s regular season with a 35-13 win at Davidson Sunday at Belk Arena, claiming its second straight league dual championship. The Camels finish the regular season at 11-2 overall and a perfect 7-0 in SoCon duals, winning its final nine duals, including all seven in conference action. The dual title is the first outright regular season title for the Camels in program history, also completing a sweep of its conference opponents for the first time. …. story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/2/23/wrestling-no-20-camels-top-davidson-sweep-socon-dual-title.aspx?mc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Iowa Beats Oklahoma State 34-6 in Carver Hawkeye Arena
The Cowboys were up against a tough one on Sunday night in Iowa. The Cowboys, in a bit of a rebuilding year, took on the top-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa city — and they didn’t bode well. It started off with the fifth match in the series between Nick Piccininni and Spencer Lee. Oklahoma State fans were hoping for a repeat of last year’s heroics when Piccininni pinned Lee in front of a sellout crowd in Gallagher-Iba Arena. That didn’t happen as Lee rolled to a major decision 12-3 over Piccininni. …. story at https://pistolsfiringblog.com/iowa-beats-oklahoma-state-34-6-in-carver-hawkeye-arena/?mc_cid=32f7c8b41f&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

MAC Announces Wrestlers of the Week
MAC East Division: Wrestler of the Week
Alex Klucker, Lock Haven—Senior, Summerdale, Pa. (East Pennsboro High School)
 Lock Haven senior Alex Klucker at 157 lbs. was one of eight seniors honored before the match with No. 16 Cornell Saturday, Feb. 22 and he was one of the four Bald Eagle winners as he earned an important major decision. Ranked No. 31 at 157 in the latest NCAA Coaches’ Panel Rankings, Klucker majored Adam Santoro, 14-1 and had Lock Haven leading 10-7 at halftime. The senior brought the packed home crowd to its feet with an electrifying first period. He scored a quick takedown, racked up eight near fall points and led 10-1 after one period. A late third-period takedown helped Klucker secure the major decision, which was a highlight of the LHU loss in The Haven’s 2019-20 dual finale.
Additional Nominees:
Brock Zacherl, Clarion—Senior, Mayport, Pa. (Brookville High School)
 Clarion senior Brock Zacherl at 149 lbs. concluded his stellar dual match career with a victory on Sunday, defeating Edinboro’s Tyler Vath by 3-1 decision to aid a team victory for the Golden Eagles over the Fighting Scots.  With the bout tied at 1-1 late in the third period, Zacherl worked his way behind Vath for a takedown and the victory.  It was part of a 17-16 win for Clarion over Edinboro, clinching a 10-6 overall record and a 7-4 MAC East record in the Golden Eagles’ first season in the conference.  On an individual level, it marked the 112th win of Zacherl’s career, moving him into sole possession of 16th place on Clarion’s all-time wins list.  Zacherl also concludes his career with an incredible 59-2 record in dual matches.
 
Will Hilliard, Old Dominion—Junior, Phoenix, Ill. …. story at https://getsomemaction.com/news/2020/2/26/wrestling-mac-announces-wrestlers-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=27d42ae874&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

St. Cloud State wrestling claims nine All-NSIC awards for 2019-20
 The 2019-20 NSIC Wrestling All-Conference teams were announced as the regular season concluded last week.  The All-Conference teams were selected by the league coaches with the top point receivers at each weight class being named first team and the second being named to the second team.  The NSIC Wrestler of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year will be selected by the league coaches and announced following the NCAA Championships.
St. Cloud State, which won its ninth straight NSIC Regular Season Championship, led the way with nine All-NSIC members, including seven first team members. …. story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2020/2/26/st-cloud-state-wrestling-claims-nine-all-nsic-awards-for-2019-20.aspx?mc_cid=27d42ae874&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b 

Flitz Named SoCon Wrestler of the Week
BOONE, N.C. — App State junior Thomas Flitz has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week following his win against VMI in a matchup of ranked upperclassmen. He is the fourth App State team member to win a SoCon Wrestler of the Week award this season, joining Jonathan Millner (twice at 149 pounds), Sean Carter (125) and Codi Russell (133). Listed No. 33 at 174 pounds in the most recent NCAA Coaches Panel rankings , Flitz earned a victory Sunday by a 12-11 decision against Neal Richards, the reigning SoCon Wrestler of the Year who arrived in Boone with a ranking of No. 16 and a 35-6 record on the season. …. story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2020/2/26/-27-wrestling-flitz-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=27d42ae874&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

College wrestling standings update: Most dominant wrestler, falls and tech falls leaders
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has released updated standings for the 2020 NCAA Wrestling Awards that will be awarded in March at the respective Division I, II and III Wrestling Championships.  The inaugural NCAA Wrestling Awards were presented at the 2012 wrestling championships. The three awards, given in each division, honor the Most Dominant Wrestler as well as the student-athletes that have accumulated the most falls and the most technical falls throughout the course of the regular and postseasons.  A 2:33 fall by Penn State 174-pounder Mark Hall over American moved him to 4.85 average team points per match and first place in the race for most dominant in Division I.  Hall’s teammate Nick Lee is second with 4.67 points at 141 pounds, while Princeton’s Pat Glory averages 4.65 points at 125 pounds for third.
POLL: Check out the latest NWCA rankings
With limited action in Division II over the last week there was no change in the standings for most dominant in Division II. Two-time national champion Chris Eddins Jr., of Pittsburgh-Johnstown leads with an average of 4.74 points.  McKendree 197-pounder Ryan Vasbinder and Notre Dame (Ohio) heavyweight Jared Campbell complete the top three in the division. …. story at https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2020-02-26/college-wrestling-standings-update-most-dominant-wrestler-falls?mc_cid=27d42ae874&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

KOMAC OFFICIALLY NAMED UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE MEN’S WRESTLING COACH
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – University of Providence athletic director Doug Hashley announced that effective Monday, Steve Komac will officially assume full head coach duties for the men’s wrestling team.  “We are excited to take off the interim title for Coach Komac,” Hashley said. “He has demonstrated that he is the correct person to be the head coach of the Argo wrestling program. Coach Komac is highly respected not only in the wrestling community but also in the community of Great Falls.” Komac was the wrestling coach at Great Falls High School for 19 years before stepping into the interim role on Sept. 9. Under Komac, the Argos had a successful season, going 14-4 in duals this season and ending the season ranked 9^th in the nation. This past weekend, the Argos finished third at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Tournament, and six wrestlers qualified for Nationals. …. story at https://upargos.com/news/2020/2/24/komac-officially-named-university-of-providence-mens-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=d6242deb79&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

App State Finishes First in Division I Wrestling with Four Shutouts
BOONE, N.C. — The 2019-20 regular season is over, and App State Wrestling led Division I teams with four shutouts. That total topped the second-place number of three apiece from No. 1 Iowa and No. 10 Pittsburgh. Michigan State had two as the only other team with more than one shutout.
In all, App State accounted for four of the 28 shutouts this season in duals involving two Division I teams.   All four of the shutouts by App State (9-3) occurred over its last eight duals, and three of them involved an opponent that had a top-30 wrestler in its lineup. The Mountaineers won 48-0 against Presbyterian on Jan. 12, 45-0 against Duke on Jan. 23, 44-0 at The Citadel on Feb. 8 and 43-0 against VMI on Sunday. …. story at https://appstatesports.com/news/2020/2/24/-26-wrestling-app-state-finishes-first-in-d1-wrestling-with-4-shutouts.aspx?mc_cid=d6242deb79&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3rd Season, Column 26; End of the Season News and Notes; ‘Cue the Local Angle; and some teams you need to know about
Whew. That was some season, folks. Let’s start with the obvious and branch out in all directions, shall we? The Iowa Hawkeyes have returned to the rarefied air their legion of black and gold clad fans love and expect them to occupy on a permanent basis. They are undefeated, ranked #1, have 9 of their 10 starting wrestlers ranked in the Top 10, and are favored to win both the BIG10 Conference Tournament and the National Championship. Stay healthy, wrestle to their seed and their own expectations, and the Hawkeyes will earn 2 more 1st place trophies this season to put next to their Midlands Title crown.
NC State finished their first ever undefeated dual meet season and the Pack did it in style. They went 15-0. They beat Pitt, UNC, and VA Tech back to back to back in 3 straight Top 10 showdowns. They doubled the score on SoCon Silver Medal team App State. They hammered E.I.W.A. force and perennial Top 10 team Cornell. They hung a near 20 point beatdown on Chris Ayres surging Princeton Tigers. They tripled the score on Virginia and crushed 11-5 Hostra by 30 plus. 9 of their 12 victims finished with winning records. They were 8th at the Cliff Keen and, a month later, 2nd at the Scuffle. Get the picture yet? The #AmericanWerewolves are coming to a mat near you. 4X defending National Champions Penn State lost twice this year, their first dual meet defeats in 5 seasons. That the losses were on the road to Top 5 ranked Arizona State and #1 Iowa by a combined 3 points did little to mitigate the shock waves felt throughout the sport. The Lions, by necessity, retooled their lineup at 125, 157, 184, and 285 but remain a legitimate BIG 10 Tournament and National title threat. That they are not favored to win either following the regular seasons conclusion remains startling, however, given the last decades results.
Campbell charges into the SoCon Tournament on a 9 match win streak and as the undisputed Regular season champs. Half the starters have a better than 4-1 win/loss ratio with 6 of them at 20 plus victories each. Add all those W’s up, mix in a couple of Silver showings at the Navy Classic and the Reno Tournament of Champions, and you’re looking at a Conference tournament favorite and a potential multiple AA showing in Minneapolis. …. rest of story at https://morewrestlingplease.wordpress.com/2020/02/25/3rd-season-column-26-end-of-the-season-news-and-notes-cue-the-local-angle-and-some-teams-you-need-to-know-about/?mc_cid=d6242deb79&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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