Takedown Report

Carr Defeats Monday at NWCA All-Star Classic

AUSTIN, Texas – Iowa State’s No. 3 David Carr defeated Princeton’s No. 1 (157) Quincy Monday in a highly-anticipated 165-pound bout, 2-1, Tuesday night at the NWCA All-Star Classic. No. 12 Kysen Terukina opened the event against Minnesota’s No. 3 Patrick McKee but was pinned in the second period.

Cyclone wrestlers are now 49-19-3 all-time at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Terukina and Carr are the first Cyclones to appear in the event since Michael Moreno in 2013 with Carr being the first winner since 2009.

After a scoreless first period, Carr chose down to begin the second and escaped in six seconds. The Cyclone senior took a 1-0 advantage into the final period and put on a tough ride to amass 1:16 of riding time. An escape from Monday put the pair back on their feet with 37 seconds remaining, but Carr would hang on to win a 2-1 decision.

The match was the next chapter in a deep-rooted family rivalry dating back to the 1980s. Carr and Monday’s fathers, Nate and Kenny, were rivals in their college days. Nate, a three-time national champion for the Cyclones in the early 1980s, split his six collegiate matches against Kenny and defeated him in overtime for two of his titles. … rest of story at Cyclones.com/news/2022/11/22/wrestling-carr-defeats-monday-at-nwca-all-star-classic

Alirez topples No. 1 at NWCA All-Star Classic

AUSTIN, Texas—Generating a takedown in overtime, Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez defeated the No. 1-ranked wrestler in the country at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Tuesday night.

A late replacement to the event at 141 pounds, No. 4-ranked Alirez scored a 4-2 win over the University of Pittsburgh’s Cole Matthews.

After a scoreless first period, Alirez broke the stalemate with a reversal early in the second. Matthews managed escapes in both the second and third for his only points of the match and to send the bout into overtime.

Taking another successful shot in the extra session, Alirez gained control of Matthews’ left leg for the match-winning takedown.

With the win, Alirez, the Big XII champion from a year ago and undefeated so far this season, will look to capture the No. 1 ranking in the next release. … rest of story at UNCbears.com/news/2022/11/22/wrestling-alirez-topples-no-1-at-nwca-all-star-classic

Match Notes: 2022 NWCA All-Star Classic

All the action from Austin and the 2022 NWCA All-Star Classic, the college wrestling event of the year!

It’s back! An all-star slate of epic proportions! 15 matchs in total, 11 men’s and four women’s bouts will be held today in Austin, TX. Check back here early and often for updates in real-time!

Nov 22 2022 NWCA All-Star Classic

First whistle is scheduled for 8:00PM eastern! Below is the bout order:

125: Pat McKee (Minnesota) vs Kysen Terukina (Iowa State)

133: Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs Michael McGee (Arizona State)

157: Bryce Andonian (Virginia Tech) vs Will Lewan (Michigan)

197: Jacob Warner (Iowa) vs Rocky Elam (Missouri)

285: Anthony Cassioppi (Iowa) vs Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State) … rest of story at FLOwrestling.org/articles/9017408-match-notes-2022-nwca-all-star-classic

Three Nittany Lion Wrestlers Notch Dominant Wins at NWCA All-Star Classic in Austin, Texas

Kerkvliet, Brooks and Starocci all victorious in exhibition matches

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.  – Three Penn State All-Americans took part in the 2022 NWCA All-Star Classic in Austin, Texas. No. 1 Carter Starocci, No. 1 Aaron Brooks and No. 2 Greg Kerkvliet each participated in the exhibition and all three came away with impressive victories. The NWCA All-Star bouts do not count as official NCAA matches, on the athlete’s win-loss record or towards their RPIs.
 
Kerkvliet faced No. 4 Tony Cassioppi of Iowa in a rematch of last year’s B1G semifinal match (won 6-4 SV by Cassioppi). Kerkvliet used a clean takedown in the first period to take a one-point, 2-1 lead after the opening stanza with 1:00 in riding time to his side. He chose down to start the second period and quickly escaped for a 3-1 lead. He took Cassioppi down once more and rode him for the bulk of the period before the Hawkeye escaped to 5-3 score. Cassioppi chose down to start the third period and eventually escaped to a 5-4 Kerkvliet lead but the Lion had a riding time point wrapped up. Kerkvliet iced the bout with a final takedown. Cassioppi added one final escape but Kerkvliet, with a riding time point, rolled to the 8-5 win.
 
Brooks battled No. 2 Parker Keckeisen of Northern Iowa … rest of story at gopsusports.com/news/2022/wrestling-three-nittany-lion-wrestlers-notch-dominant-wins-at-nwca-all-star-classic

December 13, 2022 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized