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Cleveland State Wresling Results & News

Cleveland State Wrestling Sweeps MAC Doubleheader
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State swept its home conference doubleheader against Bloomsburg and Clarion on Friday evening. The Vikings opened the night with a 40-0 shutout of the Huskies and then picked up a 24-10 win over the Golden Eagles.  
The match with Bloomsburg started at 165-pounds and saw the Green and White win the opening four matches by decision to lead 12-0. No. 31 Daniel Bucknavich bumped the advantage to 18-0 behind a fall in 2:45.  A Ben Aranda technical fall at 125-pounds bumped the margin to 23-0. A Jake Manley decision at 133-pounds and a forfeit at 141-pounds made it 32-0.  
AJ Parish scored a huge 22-5 technical fall at 149-pounds and Reese Stephen capped off the shutout with a 4-1 sudden victory at 157-pounds as the Green and White won 40-0.  The match with Clarion also started at 165-pounds and saw the Vikings win the first four matches by decision to 12-0. The visitors were then deducted a team point for unsportsmanlike.  
Bucknavich secured a narrow 1-0 decision at 285-pounds as the lead moved to 15-{-1}. Clarion got on the board with a major decision at 125-pound to trail 15-3.  Molchak swung the momentum back for the home team with a fall in 1:19 as the advantage stood at 21-3.  
The Golden Eagles took the next two matches by decision and major decision to pull within 21-10. However, Stephen capped off the night with a 4-1 victory as Cleveland State won 24-10. … more at … https://csuvikings.com/news/2025/1/24/cleveland-state-wrestling-sweeps-mac-doubleheader.aspx
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Lyons Named MAC East Wrestler of the Week
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State senior Joey Lyons was named the MAC East Division Wrestler of the Week. Lyons becomes the second Viking this season to earn a weekly and the first of his career. Lyons led the Green and White to a sweep of its doubleheader on Friday as the Wooster, Ohio, native went 2-0 at 197-pounds. He started the night with an 8-1 decision over Mason Rebuck of Bloomsburg and capped off the night with a 7-4 decision against Ethan Wiant of Clarion. On the year, Lyons is 8-10 overall … more at … https://csuvikings.com/news/2025/1/28/wrestling-lyons-named-mac-east-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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CSU Board of Trustees Approves Recommendations to Reduce Athletics Budget
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 23, 2025) — Cleveland State University (CSU) has announced it will discontinue its three NCAA sport programs in wrestling, women’s golf and softball, following the approval of the CSU Board of Trustees at their meeting on January 23, 2025. CSU made the difficult decision to discontinue these sport programs at the conclusion of their respective seasons this academic year as part of a strategic effort, which began in 2023, to address budgetary shortfalls across the University. In addition to the discontinued programs, the CSU Board of Trustees approved relocating the University’s Esports program from CSU Athletics to CSU’s Washkewicz College of Engineering.
These recommendations resulted from a thorough review of CSU Athletics programs by a working group comprised of representatives from CSU Athletics, CSU faculty and the Cleveland community. The difficult decision to discontinue programs was made after careful consideration in keeping with the guiding principles that the working group identified, including aligning with CSU’s commitment to upholding a transformational student-athlete experience and positioning CSU Athletics for long-term success in the classroom, in the community and in competition. “Over the past several years, one of our primary goals has been … more at … https://csuohio.edu/news/csu-board-trustees-approves-recommendations-reduce-athletics-budget
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SAVE CLEVELAND STATE WRESTLING!
Cleveland State Family,
I’m sure you have seen the devastating news about our program being cut at the end of the season. Here is my statement regarding this decision. “A decision was made yesterday to discontinue the Cleveland State Wrestling Program—a program I’ve poured my heart into for the last nine years. It breaks my heart to see our young men placed in this situation, especially in the middle of their season.
Wrestling has always been about overcoming adversity, and I know the lessons these young men have learned will guide them through this challenging time. I have full confidence in their ability to persevere. The 36 incredible young men who represent this program believed in my vision, chose Cleveland State over countless other opportunities, and fully bought into our culture of excellence, integrity, and hard work. They have done everything asked of them and continue to be men of character and resilience.
I ask for your prayers, positivity, and belief as we navigate this difficult road together. This program has been a family, and I am grateful for every moment I’ve had leading these remarkable individuals. Let’s stand together and support them as they continue to chase their dreams”
What can you do to show your support?
|To honor, remember, and celebrate everyone who has wrestled at Cleveland State University over the past 60 years, I am personally planning a Celebration of the Program before, during, and after our match against Kent State on Thursday, February 20th. All matches are held at Woodling Gym, Location is 2450 Chester Ave, Parking in the EG Garage next to the Gym,
I plan to invite Youth, MS, HS, and other local college programs to attend and enjoy an evening of great conversations around the best sport in the world! Please consider attending and sharing the information. I am thinking a 6pm-7pm social with food, music, and conversation, followed by a 7pm dual with Kent State, and a gathering at the Viking Public House to follow.
FREE TO EVERYONE! If you are wanting to donate financial, please consider doing so here: http://www.clevelandrtc.org/shop/DONATION
More details to come, I believe that we can get 1,000 people in Woodling to show their love and support one last time. 
We are….FamilyJosh Moore <j.j.moore40@csuohio.edu>
Head Wrestling Coach
330-554-7936

January 29, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling