Women's Wrestling News & Results — # 24
Wyoming Seminary dominates historic first Prep School Girls Nationals, with five champions
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Wyoming Seminary was the dominant team in the first Prep School National Championships for girls, securing five individual champions, and outscoring runner-up John Carroll by 116 points on Friday. The tournament featured eight nationally ranked athletes, including two gold-medal finals which included both athletes with national rankings. At 142 pounds, in a mild upset, Marisol Nugent of Phillips Academy pinned Reese Larramendy of Wyoming Seminary in the finals in 1:05. Nugent is ranked No. 11 nationally at 138 pounds, while Larramendy sits at No. 2 at 144 pounds. The other finals with a pair of ranked wrestlers was at 105 pounds, where No. 9 Julianne Moccia of John Carroll pinned No. 14 Virginia Foard of Wyoming Seminary in 19 seconds. Other nationally ranked champions including No. 3 Caitlyn Walker of Wyoming Seminary at 113, No. 4 Ava Bayless of Wyoming Seminary at 121, No. 3 Sophia Smith at 130 and No. 1 Kennedy Blades of Wyoming Seminary at 178. The other champion was Piper Staniford of Wyoming Seminary at 185. Twenty two teams entered the tournament, which included athletes from across the nation. …. story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/22/Wyoming-Seminary-wins-first-historic-Prep-Nationals-for-girls?mc_cid=7ab36b5ae6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
13 Days to Adrian: Meet Leigh Jaynes
Leigh Jaynes
College: Missouri Valley College (Marshall, Missouri)
High school: Rancocas Valley Regional High School (Mt. Holly, New Jersey)
Age: 39
Instagram: @leighjayneswrestling
Fast fact: likes sushi
High school and college credentials: Jaynes placed fifth at the 2003 University Nationals, which was the premier women’s college wrestling event prior to the WCWA national championships. She wrestled for Brian Bowker in high school.
International credentials: Jaynes won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships (60 kg) at the age of 34 after making World teams in 2007 and 2012. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 World Cup.
Where is Jaynes now? Jaynes was hired as the head coach of the new women’s wrestling program at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. …. story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582412955068&twSessionId=qatfeaedfs&postId=564272135&mc_cid=7ab36b5ae6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
14 Days to Adrian: Meet Victoria Francis
Victoria Francis
College: Lindenwood (St. Charles, Missouri)
High school: Litchfield High School (Litchfield, Illinois)
Age: 25
Fun fact: freelance graphic designer
High school and college credentials: Francis was a WCWA champion in 2015 and 2016 after placing second as a sophomore in 2014 and fourth as a freshman in 2013.
International credentials: Francis placed fifth at the 2019 Senior World Championships following at 13th place finish at the 2017 Worlds. She was a 2014 World bronze medalist and placed second to five-time World champion Adeline Gray at the 2016 Olympic Trials.
Where is Francis now? The 25-year-old trains and coaches at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where she will attempt to make the 2020 Olympics at 68 kilograms.
In her own words: “Wrestling has been a vehicle for personal development for me … story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582412955068&twSessionId=qatfeaedfs&postId=496894135&mc_cid=7ab36b5ae6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Results — # 77
TDR Editor’s Notes ; About a dozen stories about teams’ last dual meets of the season.
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No. 11 Lehigh rides fast start to 19-14 win over No. 5 Arizona State in dual season finale
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – In front of a sellout crowd of 1,880 Friday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall, No. 11 Lehigh capped its dual meet season with a 19-14 win over No. 5 Arizona State. The Mountain Hawks started fast, winning the first four bouts of the evening and ended up winning six of 10 on the night to secure their 11th straight dual victory to close the regular season. … story at https://lehighsports.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-no-11-lehigh-rides-fast-start-to-19-14-win-over-no-5-arizona-state-in-dual-season-finale.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Northern Illinois Huskies Win Lucky Number 13
DEKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University wrestling team earned its 13th win of the season when it dispatched of Drexel, 35-3, on Senior Night in Victor E. Court Friday. It is the Huskies’ (13-4, 7-2) first 13-win campaign since 2004-05 when NIU won 14 duals that season. NIU won nine of the 10 bouts on the evening, recording a pair of pins, two major decision wins and scored two wins in overtime…. story at https://niuhuskies.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-huskies-win-lucky-number-13.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Chattanooga Mocs Down Indiana 26-10
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team scored a 26-10 win over Indiana in McKenzie Arena tonight. The Mocs earned wins in seven of the 10 matches to cap off Senior Night and the dual season. UTC improved to 7-9 overall, while the Hoosiers dropped to 2-10. Indiana came out with two early wins, including a bonus point at 133, to take a 7-0 lead. Chattanooga responded by taking the next six in a row. … story at https://gomocs.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-mocs-down-indiana-26-10.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
C.M.U. Going Out On A High Note
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – End of the season, and Central Michigan is wrestling well. End of a match, and the Chippewas, to a man, wrestled with energy. End of a career, and a big, big win for Logan Parks. The Central Michigan wrestling team won six matches including the final two on Friday as the Chippewas topped Michigan State, 21-15, in a nonconference dual before 1,015 at McGuirk Arena. … story at https://cmuchippewas.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-going-out-on-a-high-note.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Metz Takes Final Bout as North Dakota State Keeps Border Bell Trophy with 19-18 Win at South Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Heavyweight Brandon Metz won the final bout and North Dakota State claimed its seventh straight dual win defeating South Dakota State 19-18 in a Big 12 Conference dual on Friday, Feb. 21, before 1,679 spectators in Frost Arena. NDSU (10-3, 6-1 #Big12WR) wrestles at No. 19-ranked Iowa State (9-4, 6-1 #Big12WR) at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State travels to No. 24 Missouri on Saturday. South Dakota State (12-6, 6-3 #Big12WR) trailed 16-6 before reeling off three straight wins …. story athttps://gobison.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-metz-takes-final-bout-as-ndsu-keeps-border-bell-trophy-with-19-18-win-at-sdsu.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Huskers Finish Regular Season Strong, Dominate Golden Gophers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The fourth-ranked Nebraska wrestling team finished the regular season on a high note, winning seven of 10 bouts en route to a 29-12 victory over No. 13 Minnesota at the Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday night. With the win, the Huskers enter postseason competition having won each of their final six duals. … story at https://huskers.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-neb-wr-minnesota-recap.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wilkes Wrestling Earns Senior Night Victory over King’s
WILKES-BARRE – The Wilkes University wrestling squad welcomed the King’s Monarchs for a Senior Night showdown at the Marts Center. The Colonels (11-10, 3-0 Middle Atlantic Conference) took down the Monarchs (2-12, 0-3) 39-9. … story at https://gowilkesu.com/news/2020/2/21/wilkes-wrestling-earns-senior-night-victory-over-king-s.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
George Mason Upends the Terps
College Park, Md.— Mason’s final dual match of the season came down to the last match of the evening between the Patriots and Terps inside XFINITY Center Pavillion. With the Patriots down two points, 16-14, Alex Madrigal delivered Mason’s only major decision tonight with a 9-0 win over Maryland’s Hunter Baxter at 141 pounds to edge Maryland, 18-16. The Patriots finish the season 9-9, matching last season’s win total. The Terps drop to 2-16. … story at https://gomason.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-mason-upends-the-terps.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wolverines Earn Dominant Win at Edinboro in Dual Finale
» No. 21 Michigan won eight matches, including each of the first six and four with bonus points, to cruise to a 33-5 win at Edinboro in its dual-meet finale.
» Jack Medley (125 pounds) scored seven takedowns and eight back points in a 23-4 technical fall in the first bout, while heavyweight Mason Parris earned a 10-1 major decision in the final bout to improve to 26-0 on the season.
» Tyler Meisinger earned his first fall of the season with a first-period pancake (1:44) against Derek Ciavarro at 165 pounds; Austin Assad (133) and Jackson Striggow (197) also won in their final collegiate dual matches. … story at https://mgoblue.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-wolverines-earn-dominant-win-at-edinboro-in-dual-finale.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Ohio University Edges Utah Valley
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio wrestling team (7-8, 4-4 MAC) edged Utah Valley (2-11) this evening at the Convocation Center, 18-17. “For the most part, I think we competed pretty hard,” said 23rd-year head coach Joel Greenlee. “It was a good win for us. Our goal was to try to get three wins this weekend and end the season on a high note.” … story at https://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200221vqyy1o?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#3 .N. C. State Concludes Undefeated Regular Season with 34-9 Win at Duke
NC State is the outright ACC regular-season champions for third straight year
DURHAM, N.C. – The third-ranked NC State wrestling team concluded an undefeated dual season with a 34-9 win at Duke Friday night. The Wolfpack (15-0, 5-0 ACC) won seven of the 10 matches, including six for bonus points.
With the win, NC State finishes a perfect 5-0 in ACC action and wins the ACC regular-season title for the third straight season. It’s the first time NC State has won three in a row since 2000-02. The Pack also finished the season a perfect 15-0 in duals, the first undefeated season in school history (the program started in 1925). … story at https://gopack.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-3-packwrestle-concludes-undefeated-regular-season-with-34-9-win-at-duke.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NO. 17 ILLINOIS DEFEATS FRESNO STATE, 23-9, TO CLOSE REGULAR SEASON
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – No. 17 Illinois wrestling closed out the regular season with a 23-9 victory over Fresno State on Friday at Huff Hall. The Illini were led by redshirt senior Eric Barone’s upset win over No. 14 Jacob Wright in the 157-pound match, which was the first of five consecutive bouts won by the Illini in the dual. Illinois also saw wins from redshirt freshman Justin Cardani (125), senior Travis Piotrowski (133), redshirt freshman Danny Braunagel (165), redshirt senior Joey Gunther (174), redshirt freshman Zac Braunagel (184) and redshirt sophomore Matt Wroblewski (197). The Illini close the 2019-20 dual schedule with a record of 10-4 overall, including 6-1 in duals at Huff Hall. … story at https://fightingillini.com/news/2020/2/21/wrestling-illinois-defeats-fresno-state-23-9-to-close-regular-season.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NWCA D-II Wres. Coaches Assoc. Team & Individual Rankings
Manheim, PA – The rankings committee met Thursday this week instead of Tuesday to allow all duals and matchups to play out before rendering their final team and individual rankings prior to the regional tournaments on Feb. 29. Here are the results of the fourth and final regular-season top 25 and individual rankings. There will be one more set of rankings following the regionals and prior to the NCAA Division II Championships. … story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-division-ii-wrestling-coaches-associationteam-and-individual-rankings/?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women's Results & News — # 23
Emory & Henry Hires Pete Hansen as Inaugural Head Wrestling Coach
EMORY, Va. – Director of Athletics Anne Crutchfield has announced the hiring of Pete Hansen as the inaugural men’s and women’s wrestling coach at Emory & Henry College. Hansen moves from his position as an assistant football coach with the Wasps, to lead the wrestling program as it prepares to compete in fall 2020.
“I am thrilled to have Pete launch our men’s and women’s wrestling programs,” said Crutchfield. “His passion to mentor student-athletes on and off the playing field is a great match with the direction we want to go with wrestling. Pete has vast experience on the recruiting trail, and he is well-versed in what the Emory & Henry experience can be for prospective student-athletes.”
Hansen makes a move to head coach after a successful collegiate wrestling career at Southern Virginia University. In 2009, Hansen finished in fifth place at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NWCA) national championship – earning him All-American status for the season. He qualified for the NWCA national championship in three of his four years at SVU. Other career highlights include a first-place finish in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in 2008 and a third-place result at the same event the following year. ….story at https://www.gowasps.com/sports/wrest/20200218o3f3wn?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NWCA releases NCAA women’s wrestling coaches poll #3
The NWCA has released the latest individual, dual team and tournament team rankings as of February 17, 2020.
Complete listing at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/nwca-releases-ncaa-womens-wrestling-coaches-poll-3/?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
16 Days to Adrian: Justina Di Stasio
Justina Di Stasio
College: Simon Fraser (Burnaby, British Columbia)
High school: Port Moody Secondary School (Port Moody, British Columbia)
Favorite movie: “Love and Basketball”
Age: 27
High school and college credentials: Di Stasio won WCWA titles for Simon Fraser in 2012, 2013, and 2014 after placing fourth as a freshman in 2011.
International credentials: The 27-year-old won the 2018 World Championships for Canada at 72 kg following a bronze medal performance in 2017. She also won the 2019 Pan American Games at 76 kg and placed seventh at the 2011 Junior World Championships and fifth in 2012.
Where is Di Stasio now? Di Stasio currently serves as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, with head coach Justin Abdou. She plans to compete and train through the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In her own words: “Wrestling is the reason I’ve grown up to be who I am today. … story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582212930226&twSessionId=ikeyjidxzh&postId=463422135&mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Cara Romeike named head women’s coach at Hastings College in Nebraska
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy announced that Cara Romeike (Car-uh Rome-ike-uh) has been named head coach of the women’s wrestling team. The team, announced last fall, will begin competing in the 2020-21 academic year. Romeike is currently head girls wrestling coach at Cyprus High School in South Jordan, Utah. She led her team to a 3rd place finish with one bracket champion and five place winners at the Utah Girls State Championship this season. A Texas native, Romeike wrestled collegiately at the University of Jamestown, which like Hastings College is in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. At Jamestown she was a three-time captain, two-time conference champion and NAIA National Runner-Up in 2019 at 130 lbs. “Coach Romeike has the enthusiasm, drive and leadership to build a successful program. She demonstrated this as a leader of her peers as a student athlete, and in her work in Utah,” Pumroy said. “We are thrilled she’s bringing the culture that both she and the campus expect from a new program.” Romeike has already started recruiting students to apply to Hastings College and join the Broncos this fall. After completing the current school year, she will move to the area. … story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/20/Romeike-hired-for-womens-job-at-Hastings?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
USA Wrestling women’s freestyle wrestlers discuss and celebrate Black History Month
USA Wrestling sat down with six female wrestlers for a round-table discussion on the importance of Black History Month as well as some of their USA Wrestling inspirations and much more. Included in the discussion was 2019 World champion Tamyra Mensah-Stock, 2017 Junior World champion Maya Nelson, … story and video at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/21/USA-Wrestling-women-freestyle-wrestlers-discuss-and-celebrate-Black-History-Month?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NCAA Women’s Team and Individual Rankings
Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has released the most recent edition of the NCAA Women’s team tournament, team dual, and individual rankings. … full rankings at http://www.nwcaonline.com/ncaa-womens-team-and-individual-rankings/?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women’s Wrestling Picks Up Second Win of Season with 27-16 Victory over Ferrum
GAFFNEY, S.C. – Taking on their final opponent of the regular season before they head to the Women’s College Nationals in few short weeks, the Limestone College women’s wrestling team picked up a 27-16 win over Division-III Ferrum College in the Timken Center on February 21. Limestone was able to take an early 10-0 lead after two forfeits at 109 and 116 lbs. to start the day before the Panthers were able to bounce back with three wins of their own. Ferrum would pick up pins at 123, 130 and 136 lbs. to take over the lead by a 15-10 margin. … story at https://golimestonesaints.com/news/2020/2/21/womens-wrestling-picks-up-second-win-of-season-with-27-16-victory-over-ferrum.aspx?mc_cid=09062f079d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College News & Views
3rd Season, Column 25; Its the Title, not the Tarheel State; Princeton scratches their Ivy Itch; Medium Notes on the Big Boys; ‘Cue the Local Angle; and SoCon News
RALEIGH, BUIES CREEK, CHAPEL HILL AND BOONE STAKE CLAIMS AS WRESTLINGS SOUTHERN EPICENTER
Have there ever been headier moments in the state of North Carolinas college wrestling history? One might have to look far to find this many teams reaching this level of success the same season. In the span of about 10 days Campbell, NC State, App State and UNC locked down regular season conference titles or runner up positions in the SoCon and the ACC. Cary Kolats Camels beat App State 20-13. Against the Mountaineers the score was 16-13 heading into the last match. Coach Kolat mentioned in a post match interview(1) that the Camels knew, with a loss, the teams were headed to a contest decided by criteria. Nationally ranked 133LB Noah Gonser, the senior transfer from the assassinated Eastern Michigan program, made sure that didn’t happen. His 11-2 major decision win over defending conference champion Codi Russell locked down the 9th win of the season for the Camels. Kolats crew got a second MD victory from 184LB Andrew Morgan to help offset the Mountaineers Matt Zovitovskis MD over scrappy Matt Dallara. Even bigger, the Camels took both of the matches decided by 1 point. 5 of Campbells wrestlers are unbeaten in conference action. After the 38-6 weekend win over VMI Campbell will finish with no worse than a tie for first. They’ll finish first as they will send Davidson to their 6th straight defeat to close the regular season for both teams. Campell will be 11-2 this year having only lost to Top 10 ranked Pitt and Top 5 ranked Arizona State. And the team Campbell beat out for this years crown? Appalachian State is 8-3 and a prohibitive favorite over VMI in the Mountaineers last dual. Top 15 Campbell, Top 10 UNC and Top 5 NC ST are the only teams to beat the Mountaineers this year. Only the undefeated WolfPack won by double digits over App State, and for the 2nd straight year the ‘Eers will host the SoCon tournament. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels secured their place in the ACC silver seat, rebounding from their loss to NC ST by toppling fellow Top 10 conference foe Pitt. At 13-2 UNC faces 2 formidable foes to finish the regular season. The conference road match against Virginia, followed by a two days later meeting with Arizona State, is a brutal run to the finish for Coach Coleman Scotts Tar Heels. Except that NO ONE in Carolina Blue feels like this season will end anywhere short of the Tar Heels highest national finish in a quarter century. UNC is young with only 157LB AC Headlee leaving after this year. The final 4th of this Fab 4, NC State, sits on the precipice of team history. They are 14-0 with 3 straight Top 10 wins. Unless the meteor hits or the coronavirus ravages Raleigh, the WolfPack will make swift work of Duke and finish as one of just 2 unbeaten teams in the country. Special times indeed for “The Title State”.
WHEELBARROW, SCRIPT GET FLIPPED AMONGST THE IVY
The unvarnished truth, a 92 match win streak, and an 18 year record were all broken a short week or so back as Chris Ayres Princeton Tigers short circuited the Iron Giant of the Ivy League. Princeton’s 19-13 triumph over Rob Kolls mighty Cornell squad broke the Big Reds near double decade on the Ivy League wrestling title and an unbeaten streak nearly 100 league contests long. It also validated, in its own way, BOTH coaches unwavering dedication to the sport and their athletes. Ayres decade long plus struggles to raise the Tigers from far below wrestlings Mendoza line to League Championship and Top 10 status deserves more than news stories.(2) Somebody somewhere needs to make a damn movie or a 3 act play out of this saga, folks. Or both. While Princetons future is unwritten but appears very shiny and the past is a pain filled lesson their present can barely fit under the National Christmas Tree. The Tigers have tangled with superpowers OK ST and Iowa and held their own as well as anyone and better than most. It’s going to get even better now that 3X AA Matt “MK Ultra” Kolodzik is out of his Olympic redshirt and on course for a 149LB title run. Thought here …. rest of the story at https://morewrestlingplease.wordpress.com/2020/02/18/3rd-season-column-25-its-the-title-not-the-tarheel-state-princeton-scratches-their-ivy-itch-medium-notes-on-the-big-boys-cue-the-local-angle-and-socon-news/?mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Pat Pecora is now college wrestling's all-time wins leader.
Here’s a look at his career, so far
Pitt-Johnstown may be currently ranked No. 4 in DII college wrestling, but head coach Pat Pecora is No. 1. The reigning 2019 NWCA coach of the year set the all-time college wrestling wins mark for any division, picking up No. 617 against conference rival and 11th-ranked Mercyhurst on Friday, Feb. 7.
DII RANKINGS: NWCA top 25
Pecora’s 617th victory surpassed Oregon State’s legendary Dale Thomas who captured 616 victories between 1957 to 1990. Let’s take a look back at the illustrious 44-year (and counting) career of college wrestling’s winningest head coach by the numbers.
617-151-5 — Pecora’s remarkable record after his victory on Feb. 7, 2020. That’s a .798 winning percentage well into his 44th season as a head coach. AWARD STANDINGS: Latest Most Dominant Wrestler rankings
1975 — The year Pecora graduated from West Liberty State after a career as a four-year starter and three-year all-conference wrestler. One year later, he began his 44-year journey as the Mountain Cats head coach. Though we can’t confirm the first win, the first one that stands out to Pecora was a big conference victory over Indiana (Pa) that season.
2/12/2012 — The date Pecora picked up win No. 500 — a 39-3 dual meet victory over Shippensburg — becoming the first DII wrestling coach to reach the mark.
Congratulations to Pat Pecora from @MtnCatAthletics, who became the all-time leader in wins for any coach across college wrestling this evening. 617 wins! @ncaawrestling @NCAADII pic.twitter.com/2dlyNXXAyn— Jack Wascher (@JackWascher) February 8, 2020
3 — NWCA DII coach of the year awards Pecora has claimed. He won in 1995 and 1999 before claiming No. 3 last year. The Mountain Cats finished 16-3 and sixth overall at the NCAA DII national tournament.
4 — Consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference titles Pecora in which has led the Mountain Cats. Pitt-Johnstown is currently 6-0 in the PSAC in 2020, so a fifth is completely possible.
5 — Points Pitt-Johnstown defeated Central Oklahoma by en route to Pecora’s first national championship in 1996. Three years later, the Mountain Cats won again and are still Pecora’s only two titles.
HISTORY: St. Cloud State wins 2019 championship | Every national champion
8 — Different Hall of Fames Pecora is a part of. From earliest to most recent: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame-East Boro Chapter (1994), Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame (1998) West Liberty State (W.Va.) College Hall of Fame (1998), Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame (2001), and, in 2003, NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame (2003), Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame (2015) Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (2016), Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (2017).
18 — Regional coach of the year awards Pecora has claimed.
22 — Regional championships Pecora has won during his tenure. That’s more than 50 percent through 43 complete seasons. The Mountain Cats won their regional every year from 1992-2001, that 10-in-a-row stretch the longest of his career. …. rest of story at https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2020-02-14/pat-pecoras-college-wrestling-win-record-numbers?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Results — # 76
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Catching up on the end of the regular season results just so all can see that during the season there was a good amount of competition happening before it slammed into the Wall at the end. Included are 18 stories of interest from college action during the last week of the dual meet season. Enjoy!
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Starting from the bottom, Chris Ayres has brought Princeton back atop the Ivy League
When Chris Ayres first got the job at Princeton, the Tigers were bad. Like losing to Division III teams bad. It took 14 years, but Princeton is finally on top of the Ivy League. After beating Cornell and snapping the Big Red’s 92-match Ivy League win streak, Princeton hoisted the Ivy champs banner for the first time since 1986. Find out what made those formative years with an 0-35 record so beneficial to Ayres and how lessons learned from Greg Strobel and his late wife Donna, pushed him through tough times as an athlete and a coach. … story and podcast at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/starting-from-the-bottom-chris-ayres-has-brought-princeton-back-atop-the-ivy-league/?mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Builders Defend USCAA Crown. Johnson and Cortapasso Defend Titles
Lemont Furnace, PA- The Builder wrestling squad claimed their third straight USCAA National Invitational tournament title Sunday, crowning two individual champions and five runner-ups. Builder junior Kolin Johnson and Sophomore Peter Cortapasso both defended their 2019 titles at 133 lbs and 285 lbs respectively. Johnson, currently ranked #1 in the NCWA, solidified his claim to finish atop the podium again in March with three straight falls in short-order. With those three pins Kolin has entered the top-10 single season pin records for the team, tied in 7th place with 20. …. story at https://www.gobuilders.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200217nj8ih0?mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Emory & Henry Hires Pete Hansen as Inaugural Head Coach
EMORY, Va. – Director of Athletics Anne Crutchfield has announced the hiring of Pete Hansen as the inaugural men’s and women’s wrestling coach at Emory & Henry College. Hansen moves from his position as an assistant football coach with the Wasps, to lead the wrestling program as it prepares to compete in fall 2020. “I am thrilled to have Pete launch our men’s and women’s wrestling programs,” said Crutchfield. … story at https://www.gowasps.com/sports/wrest/20200218o3f3wn?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Senior Send-Off! Wrestling Downs MSJ on Celebratory Night
FINAL RESULTS
PHOTO GALLERY
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – On a night of emotional reflection yet also deserved celebration, the Otterbein wrestling program delivered a 31-12 redemption victory over Mount St. Joseph while celebrating its inaugural four-year senior class. The Cardinals, hosting their final home dual inside the Rike Center this season, recognized seven journeyman that helped resurrect the program as freshmen back in the fall of 2016. Otterbein fittingly set a single-season record for most victories, jumping ahead early and never letting up to finish the dual schedule 15-6 overall. …. story at https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2020/2/18/senior-send-off-wrestling-downs-msj-on-celebratory-night.aspx?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Iowa remains unanimous No. 1 heading into final week of Division I regular season
Manheim, Pennsylvania — After completing the 2019-20 Big Ten regular season unbeaten, Iowa remains the unanimous No. 1 in the NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll released on Tuesday. Heading into the final week of the regular season, Iowa (12-0) is one of two unbeaten teams left in Division I. Third-ranked NC State (14-0) is the other. … story at http://www.nwcaonline.com/iowa-remains-unanimous-no-1-heading-into-final-week-of-division-i-regular-season/?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
OSU Wrestling Finishes Season with Third Highest Average Attendance since 2006
Attendance is a topic I really enjoy diving into and writing about. Even more so when it’s trending in a better direction, and I’m happy to report more of that type of news after this weekend. Prior to Bedlam, I dug into the numbers and noted that OSU needed 6,269 attendees to average their third-highest attendance since 2006, the last year the Cowboys won a national title. On Sunday the Cowboys had 7,070 fans in attendance for Bedlam. … story at https://pistolsfiringblog.com/osu-wrestling-finishes-season-with-third-highest-average-attendance-since-2006/?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#1 St. Cloud State claims NSIC crown with 27-3 victory over Augustana
The #1 St. Cloud State University wrestling team (16-0, 8-0 NSIC) claimed the outright Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championship for 2019-20 with a 27-3 victory over Augustana University (10-4, 6-2 NSIC) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Halenbeck Hall in St. Cloud, Minn. SCSU collected wins at nine weights in the victory over the Vikings, which helped the Huskies clinch their ninth consecutive NSIC title. SCSU has now won NSIC titles in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The Huskies have also won 76 consecutive NSIC dual matches dating back to an 18-13 loss to Augustana on Jan. 27, 2011. The victory also marked the Huskies’ 64th overall consecutive dual match victory dating back to a loss to Indianapolis on Jan. 14, 2017. …. story at https://scsuhuskies.com/news/2020/2/19/-1-scsu-wrestling-claims-nsic-crown-with-27-3-victory-over-augustana.aspx?mc_cid=ce96a4af10&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Mountaineers defeat Colorado Mesa, secure 2nd in RMAC
GUNNISON, Colo. — In the Western Colorado wrestling team’s “Operation Red” promotion Wednesday night, the Mountaineers gave away shirts that read “#PinCity” across the front. WCU lived up to that moniker against Colorado Mesa. … story at https://gomountaineers.com/news/2020/2/19/wrst19Feb2020.aspx?mc_cid=ce96a4af10&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Queens Holds on To Win over Lander
Charlotte, NC – The Queens University of Charlotte men’s wrestling team (6-9; 3-4 SAC/CC) held off Lander for a 24-21 victory in its final match of the regular season. … story at https://queensathletics.com/news/2020/2/19/mens-wrestling-queens-holds-on-to-win-over-lander.aspx?mc_cid=ce96a4af10&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wolves win South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Championship
Newberry takes the conference title for the fifth year in a row
NEWBERRY- The Newberry Wrestling team has locked up the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Championship after a whirlwind of events during the 2020 campaign. The Wolves took a devastating loss to rival Limestone College in the second bout of the year, but Coach Cy Wainwright‘s team showed nothing but resilience as they battled through the rest of the season especially. …. story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/19/wrestling-wolves-win-south-atlantic-conference-carolinas-championship.aspx?mc_cid=ce96a4af10&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wolves finish regular season by pummeling over Lander 33-12
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Newberry wrestling ended the regular season on fire as they blew past Lander University, 33-12. The Wolves had the opportunity to add the first-year program to their schedule during the 2020 campaign. Newberry displayed an all-around team performance to comfortably takedown the Bearcats, improving their record to 7-3 and 6-1 in conference. … story at https://newberrywolves.com/news/2020/2/20/wrestling-wolves-finish-regular-by-season-pummeling-over-lander-33-12.aspx?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Guess Tabbed as NAIA Wrestler of the Week
Junior wrestler, Carl Guess, {Hickory, NC native!} was tabbed as the NAIA Wrestler of the Week after registering a perfect 4-0 record en route to a first-place finish in the 165 weight class at the Seminole Rattler Invitational, announced the national office on Wednesday. … story and details at https://kuseahawks.com/news/2020/2/19/wrestling-guess-tabbed-naia-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=ce96a4af10&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Panther Wrestling Battles for 20-18 Win at Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisc. – If you ask Isaiah Patton about his senior year, you would be hard-pressed to find much to be excited about, but that changed Thursday night when he picked up a 3-2 win the third tiebreaker period to lock up the 20-18 dual win for 17th-ranked UNI over No. 12 Wisconsin. … story at https://unipanthers.com/news/2020/2/20/panther-wrestling-battles-for-20-18-win-at-wisconsin.aspx?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Marauders Take Down #23 Wolves 20-16 In Competitive Dual
ABERDEEN, SD – The University of Mary wrestling team ended the season on a high note, downing the #23 Northern State Wolves by a score of 20-16. With tonight’s win, the Marauders finished the regular season on a four dual winning streak. UMary claimed six of the ten bouts on the night in the back and forth battle between the two highly competitive teams. Braydon Huber’s win at 157 was the highlight of the night, defeating #5 James Burks of Northern State. … story at https://goumary.com/news/2020/2/20/wrestling-marauders-take-down-23-wolves-20-16-in-highly-competitive-dual.aspx?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 16 Ithaca Bests Cortland 31-9 at Rumble & Tumble Meet
ITHACA, N.Y. – The 16th-ranked Ithaca College wrestling team closed out its dual meet schedule on Wednesday night when it played host to the Rumble & Tumble Meet inside the Hill Center’s Ben Light Gymnasium. It was the fourth consecutive season that the Bombers and Red Dragons have competed in the dual format meet in conjunction with both institution’s varsity women’s gymnastics programs. IC stretched its winning streak to four in the Rumble & Tumble series, racing past Cortland for a comfortable 31-9 win that improved Ithaca’s record to 12-4 in duals this season. … story at https://athletics.ithaca.edu/news/2020/2/19/no-16-wrestling-bests-cortland-31-9-at-rumble-tumble-meet.aspx?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
American Comes From Behind in 18-14 Win at George Mason
FAIRFAX, Va. – Four straight wins in the latter half of the match fueled American University wrestling to an 18-14, come-from-behind win at George Mason in a road dual meet. The Eagles (4-7) twice scored bonus points while the Patriots (8-9) did so only once and also lost two team points for unsportsmanlike conduct. … story at https://aueagles.com/news/2020/2/20/wrestling-comes-from-behind-in-18-14-win-at-george-mason.aspx?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 11 Lehigh opens final regular season weekend with 35-9 win at Penn
PHILADELPHIA – In its next-to-last action of the dual season, No. 11 Lehigh posted a convincing 35-9 victory over Penn Thursday night at the Palestra. The Mountain Hawks won six of the eight contested bouts, with four bonus point wins on the way to their 10th consecutive dual win.
Junior Chris Weiler won by technical fall in his return to action, while sophomore Josh Humphreys freshman Brian Meyer and junior Jordan Wood posted wins by major decision, for the Mountain Hawks, who are now 11-3 on the dual season and 7-1 against EIWA foes. … story at https://lehighsports.com/news/2020/2/20/wrestling-no-11-lehigh-opens-final-regular-season-weekend-with-35-9-win-at-penn.aspx?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2019-2020 NAIA Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll – Final Poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Vikings of Grand View (Iowa) secured the No. 1 spot in the final poll of season marking their 57th consecutive poll as No. 1 dating back to October 17, 2012. The final NAIA Men’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 top five was rounded out this week with Reinhardt (Ga.), Cumberlands (Ky.), Life (Ga.) and Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). … story at https://www.naia.org/sports/mwrest/2019-20/releases/MWrest-NationalPollFinal?mc_cid=d65348fc54&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Multi-Divisional National Duals to air more than 100 times on Fox College Sports networks
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Well, since many of us have more time to be at home and watching Sports but almost none are on! We can watch the National Duals from Louisville and get to see many matches. Enjoy!
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Manheim, PA – College wrestling fans will now be able to watch the 2020 US Marine Corps/NWCA Multi-Division National Duals on national television when it airs on more than 100 times in the month of March on local FCS channels!!
While the five different broadcast all premier on FCS Atlantic, the showings are also on a number of other Fox College Sports channels in other parts of the nation.
See below for the premiere dates of each recorded match and click the link below for the full match airing schedule. …. story and listing at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/19/Multi-Division-Nationals-on-Fox-College-Sports?mc_cid=ce96a4af10&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Women's Wrestling News/Results — #22
EAGLES TOP MIDLAND IN HOME DUAL
FAYETTE, Mo. – The Central Methodist University women’s wrestling programed earned its second consecutive home victory with a win over Midland University on Saturday afternoon. Treasure Smith (FR/Saint Louis, Mo.) and Da’Viona Bonner (FR/Bridgeton, Mo.) highlighted the event with a pair of wins on the mat. Smith earned a tech fall at the 170 weight class after running the score up, 10-0, on Midland’s Kiana Hatfield. Bonner earned a victory at the 123 weight class with an 8-2 decision over Midland’s Avery Thomason. … story at http://www.cmueagles.com/article/5696.php?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Hopkins Creates First Girls Minnesota High School Wrestling Program
Hopkins Independent School District 270, in partnership with Hopkins Wrestling Club, has announced the formation of Hopkins Girls Wrestling for the 2020-2021 school year. Offered through its Independent Provider program, Hopkins ISD 270 and Hopkins Wrestling Club have established the first girls high school wrestling team in Minnesota for 7th-12th grade students.
Two years ago, a girls youth wrestling program was established by former Hopkins Wrestling Head Coach William Barringer through Hopkins Community Education. In its inaugural year of 2018, 11 motivated female students participated in the program. The following year, 27 girls joined the youth program, and in this upcoming third year, it is expected to have 40+ participants. … story at https://theguillotine.com/2020/02/hopkins-creates-first-girls-minnesota-high-school-wrestling-program/?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
19 Days to Adrian: Dom Parrish
Dominique Parrish
College: Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Canada)
High School: Scotts Valley High School (Scotts Valley, California)
Age: 23
Best friends: Abby Nette and Kayla Miracle
High school and college credentials: Parrish was a California girls high school state champion in 2014 and 2015 following a second-place finish in 2013. She won WCWA championships in 2018 and 2019 following a second-place finish in 2017 and a third-place finish in 2016.
International credentials: The 23-year-old American star reached the finals of the World Team Trials in 2019 (known as Final X) at 55 kg and won a Senior National title in 2019 at 53 kg. She also represented the United States at the U23 World Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Where is Parrish now? Parrish is on the U.S. National Team where she trains at Simon Fraser University with head coach Justin Abdou. She will compete at the 2020 Olympic Trials in the 53 kg weight class.
In her own words: “Wrestling has played a major role in the direction of my life. … story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582003025419&twSessionId=mgxkfiujkh&postId=385849135&mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
18 Days to Adrian: Toccara Montgomery
Toccara Montgomery
College: University of the Cumberlands
High School: East Technical High School (Cleveland, Ohio)
Age: 37
High school and college credentials: Montgomery competed on the men’s wrestling team at East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio. She won a women’s national championship (now the WCWA) in 2004 during the first year the event was held and another title in 2006.
International credentials: Montgomery won silver medals at the Junior World Championships in 2000 and 2001 followed by silver medals at the 2001 and 2003 Worlds, and a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. She placed seventh at the 2004 Olympics during the first year that women’s freestyle wrestling was included in the Games. Montgomery retired from active international competition at the age of 21 after the Olympics.
Where is Montgomery now? Montgomery coached at Cumberlands before taking over has head women’s wrestling coach Lindenwood (St. Charles, Missouri). She currently works as a kindergarten teacher at Normandy Schools Collaborative and is an assistant wrestling coach at Ritenour High School.
In her own words: “If I had to sum up women’s wrestling in one word I would say ‘opportunity.’ … story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582003025419&twSessionId=mgxkfiujkh&postId=429019135&mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Oregon sees an influx of girls competing in the sport
Two decades ago, the idea of a girls-only dual wrestling meet seemed impossible to Casey Horn. A standout prep wrestler at North Salem High in the late 1990s, Horn was fascinated with the world of coaching and wanted to jump-start his own career however possible. So for his senior project, he spent the better part of a year talking with coaches around the state, including former Oregon State coach Dale Thomas. Out of everything he gleaned from his interview with the collegiate coaching legend, one thing in particular stuck with Horn. “He told me back in 1998 that girls wrestling was going to save boys wrestling,” Horn said. Now the head coach at West Albany, Horn is watching firsthand as Thomas’s prediction comes true. Few high school sports in the U.S. are growing more quickly than girls wrestling, and Oregon has seen a 77 percent increase in participation in the last decade alone. For a sport that was at risk of being removed from the Olympics as recently as 2013, and had seen decreases in numbers at the prep level throughout the 2000’s, the recent influx of female wrestlers has brought life to the sport. “We kind of giggled about it back in the day,” Horn said. “But 22 years later, (Thomas) is right.” Horn and plenty of other coaches around the state are doing everything they can to continue growing the sport and giving girls the opportunity to pursue their passion on the mat. … story at https://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/high-school/prep-wrestling-oregon-sees-an-influx-of-girls-competing-in/article_efec375e-ace6-5760-8f88-d290658ada41.html?mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Milner: Expanding girls wrestling is the next step in Iowa
This weekend will mark the return of one of Iowa’s truly unique events. The state wrestling tournament is a highlight of the state’s sports calendar. For three days, Iowa’s best high school wrestlers will take to the mats in Des Moines. It’s an absolute frenzy. By the time the finals arrive, fans are as keyed up as you’ll find at any event. Frankly, we doubt most states could pack an arena the way Iowa does for any sport, let alone one that has the comparatively small national footprint of wrestling. But Iowa does wrestling better than any other state. The fans know what to look for and they recognize when a great effort or gutsy performance stands out, even if it’s in a losing effort. If you’ve never gone before, it’s well worth seeing.
The arrival of the state tournament leaves us wondering, though. Why has Iowa, of all states, lagged behind in the development of girls’ wrestling? The absence of a formalized girls wrestling program at the high school level is even more striking when you consider the development of women’s wrestling programs at the collegiate level. Indian Hills has announced plans to introduce both men’s and women’s programs. William Penn in Oskaloosa has hired Tucker Black to be the school’s first women’s wrestling coach. In 2019, 87 competitors took part in the first Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Girls’ State Wrestling Tournament. There’s no question that the interest and enthusiasm was real. It’s a good foundation to build on. There was a time when girls or women on the mats could be dismissed as a small handful of people who weren’t reflective of broader interest from female athletes. That argument is getting harder and harder to make. Schools don’t create programs and make the investments they require on a lark. They do it when they think there’s enough interest to help them boost student numbers. … story at https://www.clintonherald.com/milner-expanding-girls-wrestling-is-the-next-step-in-iowa/article_8e9b7222-51d1-11ea-acc7-6bfe0146692e.html?mc_cid=2452563664&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Amy Hildebrandt named head women’s coach at Trine University
ANGOLA, Ind. – Trine University Assistant Vice President for Athletics Matt Land has named Amy Hildebrandt as the inaugural head coach of the Thunder women’s wrestling team. “Amy is a great asset to Trine University and the sport of women’s wrestling,” said Land, “She is determined to grow women’s wrestling. Her lifelong passion will serve Trine University well as we develop our program.”
Hildebrandt has served as the coach of the Penn High School girl’s wrestling team for the past two years. While there she has led the team to two state championship titles while coaching four individual state champions. The team can trace its roots to Hildebrandt’s time at Penn as a student when she was instrumental in starting the first Penn Girl’s Wrestling Club which later became the full-fledged team when the IHSGW began sponsoring the sport statewide. “I am honored to be Trine University’s first women’s wrestling coach.” said Hildebrandt, ” …. story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/February/18/Amy-Hildebrandt-new-womens-coach-at-Trine?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
This ‘Helen’ story shows how far women have come
It’s hard to know what the parents of Helen Maroulis were thinking when they named their daughter ‘Helen.’ The family is Greek so there is a chance that the name had something to do with Greek mythology. Regardless, Helen’s parents had no idea that their famous daughter would be the focal point of a Broadway play called ‘Helen.’
Well, it’s not a play yet. It’s just an idea in my head for a play. One that starts with Helen of Troy and ends with 2016 Olympic wrestling champion Helen Maroulis of the United States. And if someone is smart, they will push this thing through. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy (or Helen of Sparta or Helen of Greece, whichever you prefer) is the ‘Face that launched a thousand ships.’ It was said that Helen was the most beautiful woman in the world and that her abduction by Paris of Troy from King Menelaus of Sparta was what started the Trojan War. This is where the play begins. Helen of Troy will have a scene where she talks openly about being judged by her beauty and the pressures of starting the Trojan War based solely on appearance. The audience gets to hear Helen’s internal conversation about thousands of men fighting over her.
The play will fast forward to the 1980s when Afsoon Roshanzamir (now Afsoon Johnston) flees from Iran to the United States. Wrestling is popular in Iran but women are not allowed to wrestle, so, as her parents’ only child, Roshanzamir tries out for wrestling in California. For the first time ever, the United States sends a women’s wrestling team to the 1989 World Championships in Martigny, Switzerland of which Roshanzamir is a part. A few things happen to her at the World Championships. Roshanzamir tries to shake hands with the men’s wrestling team from Iran but they were instructed by the government not to shake her hand. She becomes the first U.S. woman to medal at the World Championships but her accomplishment is overshadowed by politics. …. story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582084121178&twSessionId=hzpvgjzlzl&postId=461794135&mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
17 Days to Adrian: Mallory Velte
Mallory Velte
College: Simon Fraser
High School: Christian Brothers (Sacramento, California)
Age: 24
High school and college credentials: Velte won California girls state championships in 2012 and 2013 followed by WCWA titles for Simon Fraser in 2016, 2017, and 2018 after finishing fourth in 2014.
International credentials: The 24-year-old won a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships after participating at the 2017 Senior Worlds and finishing fifth at the 2013 Junior World Championships.
Where is Velte now? Velte currently lives in Port Moody, British Columbia at the base of Burnaby Mountain. She trains with Simon Fraser University with periodic training trips to Fresno, California, and the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Velte will attempt to make the 2020 Olympic team at 62 kilograms.
In her own words: I believe in the value of kids being welcomed and encouraged to discover their passions, strengths, and limits. … story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1582084121178&twSessionId=hzpvgjzlzl&postId=462585135&mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#2 OAKS DOMINATE #4 SOUTHERN OREGON TO CONCLUDE REGULAR SEASON
ATHERTON, Calif. – It was Senior Night inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion on Monday evening and the #2 Menlo College Oaks were looking to wrap up the regular season on a positive note. They did exactly that, downing the fourth-ranked Southern Oregon Raiders 33-8 in front of raucous crowd to send the senior class off in style. Thank You Seniors.
It was the final home event for six Menlo seniors who left an incredible impact of the legacy of wrestling at Menlo College. Those seniors include: Precious Bell, Christie Sandez, Solin Piearcy, Marilyn Garcia, Lexie Contreras and Alexa Christoforatos.
Garcia Goes Out in Style
Senior Marilyn Garcia was wrestling her final match inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion and it was one for the ages. Garcia, ranked #9 at 155 pounds was down 9-0 late in the match to #4 Gladdys Palma of Southern Oregon. While the team score was never in doubt at this point, it appeared as though Garcia was going to drop her final bout. That was until an incredible late scramble saw fortunes turn in an instant when Garica flipped the script and pinned Palma with just 56 second remaining in the bout. The crowd went wild for what proved to be the most memorable match of the evening. … story at http://www.menloathletics.com/article/8163?mc_cid=19e001f281&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Results — # 75
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Included are almost 20 links to stories of conference championship matches.
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University of Pennsylvania Dominats F&M in 27-18 Win
PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team rebounded from a four-match losing streak with a dominating performance against Franklin & Marshall. The Quakers stormed in front, winning five of the first six duals and taking bonus points in three of those victories, and never looked back in a 27-18 victory. Penn led 27-6 after the 125-pound match, and elected to forfeit the final two bouts. … story at https://pennathletics.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-dominates-f-m-in-27-18-win.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Gardner-Webb Tops Davidson 25-12 Strong Senior Day Effort
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb rallied from an early 9-0 deficit Sunday afternoon, winning five consecutive matches to bolster what grew to a 25-12 win over Davidson on Senior Day in Paul Porter Arena. … story at https://gwusports.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-gardner-webb-wrestlers-top-davidson-25-12-with-strong-senior-day-effort.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
JACKRABBITS HANDLE STANFORD
The South Dakota State wrestling team got off to a fast start and carried the momentum throughout, posting a 34-4 home victory over 21st-ranked Stanford Sunday evening before a crowd of 1,103 at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits, who won the first nine matches in the contest, ran their dual winning streak to five in improving to 12-5 overall. Stanford, which was wrestling for the third time in four days, fell to 11-4 on the season after dropping its second dual in a row. … story at https://gojacks.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-jackrabbits-handle-stanford.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 3 Arizona State Races Past CSUB, 31-10
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The No. 3 Sun Devil wrestling team (14-1, 5-0 Pac-12) rallied to win the final eight matches of the meet to pick up a 31-10 victory over Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon at the CSUB Soccer Field. ASU recorded victories in eight of 10 matches, including four bonus-point wins to end Pac-12 competition 5-0 and extend the team’s match win-streak to nine. … story at https://thesundevils.com/news/2020/2/16/no-3-asuwrestling-race-past-csub-31-10.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 4 Badgers beat No. 17 Michigan, 20-12
MADISON, Wis. – The No. 4 Wisconsin wrestling team bounced back with a big win on Sunday in the UW Field House, beating No. 17 Michigan 20-12.
Despite falling behind early with Michigan taking the decision at 125, redshirt senior Seth Gross brought the crowd back into it at 133 pounds. No. 1 Gross was relentless in his bout against Michigan’s Austin Assad and did not give up any points to record an 18-0 technical fall. … story at https://uwbadgers.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-sunday-spectacular-no-4-badgers-beat-no-17-michigan-20-12.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wyoming Powers by Bears on Senior Day
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 16, 2020) – The Wyoming wrestling team closed its 2020 home slate with a solid win Sunday afternoon, downing Northern Colorado 22-11 in the Pokes’ final home dual of the season. The win also marked the 600th dual victory in Wyoming program history. “I’m happy to come out of here with a win, it was important,” said Head Coach Mark Branch. … story at https://gowyo.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-pokes-power-by-bears-on-senior-day.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Rivera Returns, Wildcats Dominate in Big Ten Finale
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Northwestern wrestling closed out the Big Ten dual season in impressive fashion Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 37-9 victory over Maryland in the conference finale. The Wildcats were triumphant in eight of the 10 matches on the day, with three of those wins coming via fall. The final team total marked the most points in a match for NU since Nov. 12, 2017, in a 37-3 win over Gardner-Webb. … story at https://nusports.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-rivera-returns-wildcats-dominate-in-big-ten-finale.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Lions Storm Back To Knock Off Sacred Heart
In the final road match of the season, Columbia Wrestling won four out of the final five matches to comeback and take down Sacred Heart on the road
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Looking to wrap up the 2019-20 road season with a solid result, Columbia Wrestling (8-5, 8-4 EIWA/2-3 IVY) stormed back over the final five matches to come away with a 28-16 Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Conference victory over Sacred Heart (7-4, 2-3 EIWA) on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the William H. Pitt Center. … story at https://gocolumbialions.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-lions-storm-back-to-knock-off-sacred-heart.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
North Dakota State Drops Air Force 31-6 to Win 6th Straight
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State won its sixth straight dual with a 31-6 victory over Air Force in a Big 12 Conference dual on Sunday, Feb. 16, on Senior Day before 447 spectators in SCHEELS Center. All four seniors in the NDSU lineup posted wins and combined to score 17 points.
NDSU (9-3, 5-1 #Big12WR) wrestles at South Dakota State (11-5, 6-2 #Big12WR) on Friday, Feb. 21, in Frost Arena. … story at https://gobison.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-ndsu-drops-air-force-31-6-to-win-sixth-straight.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Iowa State Storms Back To Defeat UNI, 18-16
AMES, Iowa – No. 19 Iowa State (9-4, 6-1 Big 12) came back in dramatic fashion to defeat No. 18 Northern Iowa (7-4, 6-2), 18-16, in wrestling action Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. Down 12-6 with five matches to go, the Cyclones won four of the last five bouts, including the decisive match at heavyweight to come out on top. … story at https://cyclones.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-iowa-state-storms-back-to-defeat-uni-18-16.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
ARMY Black Knights Take Down Bucknell
LEWISBURG, Pa. – As they head down the final stretch of the regular season, the Army West Point wrestling team scored a 29-7 dual match win against EIWA foe Bucknell on Sunday. The Black Knights (9-3, 3-1 EIWA) won eight of their 10 matches against the Bison (9-6, 8-3 EIWA), including three bonus point victories. …. story at https://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-black-knights-take-down-bucknell.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Boilers Wrap Dual Season with 18-14 Win at Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Purdue wrestling team put an exclamation mark on the end of its dual season, toppling No. 23 Illinois 18-14 at Huff Hall on Sunday. The Boilermakers finish their schedule at 12-5 overall and 5-4 in conference action, clinching their first winning Big Ten Dual record since 2013 and the best dual season under head coach Tony Ersland.
Down a pair of starters due to injuries, the Boilermakers rallied with a pair of wins over ranked opponents and secured six of the 10 weights to top Illinois for the first time since 2010. … story at https://purduesports.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-boilers-wrap-dual-season-with-18-14-win-at-illinois.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Spartans Use Two Bonus-Point Wins to Knock Off Cleveland St., 25-9
CLEVELAND – Michigan State’s wrestling team used six wins in the final seven bouts to knock off Cleveland State, 25-9, Sunday afternoon inside CSU’s Woodling Gymnasium. …. story at https://msuspartans.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-spartans-use-to-bonus-point-wins-to-knock-off-cleveland-state-25-9-sunday.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Bronchos Rout UCM To Capture MIAA Title
EDMOND (Feb. 16) – A trio of seniors ended their home careers in style as No. 6-ranked Central Oklahoma steamrolled Central Missouri 37-6 Sunday afternoon at Hamilton Field House to finish off the dual season. … story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-bronchos-rout-ucm-to-capture-miaa-title.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Mocs Score 39-9 SoCon Win at The Citadel
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team scored a 39-9 Southern Conference win at The Citadel today. The Mocs improve to 6-9 overall and 4-2 in league duals. The Citadel dropped to 4-5 and 2-4 in SoCon action. … story at https://gomocs.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-mocs-score-39-9-socon-win-at-the-citadel.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Brown Univ. Completes N. Y. Swing with Win at LIU, Setback at Hofstra
BROOKVILLE and HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Senior Jimmy Pawelski and freshman Ricky Cabanillas each won twice on the day as Brown University wrestling topped Long Island University, 30-12, and fell to Hofstra University, 29-6, on Sunday at the Pratt Recreation Center and Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex respectively.
In a pair of EIWA duals, the Bears (2-9, 2-8 EIWA) won seven bouts in their victory over the Sharks (2-19, 0-7 EIWA) before dropping the decision to the Pride (10-5, 6-0 EIWA), who remained undefeated in EIWA duals and extended its win streak to seven matches. … story at https://brownbears.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-completes-new-york-swing-with-win-at-liu-setback-at-hofstra.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Rider Defeats Clarion, 25-13, To Clinch MAC East Title
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Six Broncs won their matches and two seniors won by fall to push the Rider University wrestling team over MAC foe Clarion University, 25-13, Sunday morning at Alumni Gymnasium. With the win, the Broncs (11-3, 7-1 MAC) clinched the MAC East Division title, while the Golden Eagles are now 9-6 (6-4 MAC). … story at https://gobroncs.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-defeats-clarion-25-13-to-clinch-mac-east-division-finale.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Marauders Dominate #23 Beavers 35-6
BISMARCK, ND – In a battle between two big rivals with the winner taking home the barrel, the University of Mary wrestling team would reign victorious in dominant fashion over #23 Minot State. The Marauders had a historic finish to their 35-6 win over the Beavers, winning the final six matches with the last five coming by bonus points.
With today’s win the Marauders improve to 5-7 on the season and 3-4 in NSIC duals. The Beavers fall to 6-8 on the season and 2-6 in the NSIC.
… story at https://goumary.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-marauders-dominate-23-beavers-35-6.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No.2 McKendree Wins 3rd Consecutive GLVC Championship
(ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Feb. 16) – McKendree University No.2 men’s wrestling competed at the 2020 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Wrestling Championships Sunday afternoon and left with their third consecutive GLVC championship title. No.2 McKendree defeated Bellarmine University (29-15) and University of Indianapolis (27-10), which put them at an overall 13-2 record and an undefeated 6-0 in the conference. … story at https://mckbearcats.com/news/2020/2/16/no-2-mens-wrestling-win-third-consecutive-glvc-wrestling-championship-title.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Results — # 74
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Included are 16 links to scores and articles. These are from dual meets last month which are interesting to look over as wrestling has been shut down along with all sports this month. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Drexel Wins Fifth-Straight over Penn, Retains Cheesesteak Trophy on Senior Night
PHILADELPHIA – Drexel wrestling sent out its seven-member senior class in grand fashion with a 27-15 win over nearby rival Penn in the Battle for the Cheesesteak Trophy. Saturday night’s win at the Daskalakis Athletic Center is the fifth in a row against the Quakers. … story at https://drexeldragons.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-wins-fifth-straight-over-penn-retains-cheesesteak-trophy-on-senior-night.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Oregon State Beavers Dominate Little Rock, 42-0
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State Wrestling (7-6, 1-2 Pac-12) picked up its first conference win as they defeated Little Rock, 42-0, inside Gill Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. The Beavers collected two major decisions, two technical falls and a pin to earn the dominating victory in their second dual in less than 24 hours. Brandon Kaylor started off at 125 pounds and posted a 15-4 major decision over Jayden Carson to begin the dual. Kaylor built up a big lead in the first half with a pair of takedowns and six exposure points to go ahead 8-0 in the first period. …. story at https://osubeavers.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-beavers-dominate-little-rock-42-0.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Harvard Wrestling Snaps Skid with Victory over Ivy Foe Columbia
NEW YORK – Harvard wrestling (2-8, 2-5 EIWA, 1-3 Ivy) snapped a five-match skid with a 25-13 victory over Ivy League foe Columbia (7-6, 7-3 EIWA, 2-4) in a Saturday afternoon EIWA dual match in the Big Apple. … story at https://www.gocrimson.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200215qadclh?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 20 Campbell Camels roll at VMI 38-6
LEXINGTON, VA. – No. 20 Campbell picked up its 10th dual win of the season, defeating VMI 38-6 on the road at Cormack Hall Saturday. The Camels move to 10-2 on the season and 6-0 in SoCon matchups, sending VMI to 4-12 overall and 1-3 in conference action. The win marked Campbell’s eighth-straight, including six SoCon matches. … story at https://gocamels.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-no-20-camels-roll-at-vmi-38-6.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#17 Cornell Bests Binghamton, 32-8, on Senior Day
ITHACA, N.Y. – Wrestling in its final dual of the season at the Friedman Wrestling Center, Cornell wrestling defeated Binghamton by a final score of 32-8 on Saturday, Feb. 15. It’s the 21st season of 10+ dual wins in the Rob Koll coaching era and the 37th such season in program history.
A win on Saturday improves Cornell’s record to 10-6 overall and 5-2 against EIWA opponents, while Binghamton falls to 3-11 and 2-9 in the EIWA. The win over Binghamton is Cornell’s 38th straight over New York state opponents. Cornell is now 81-15-1 all-time inside the Friedman Wrestling Center. … story at https://cornellbigred.com/news/2020/2/15/-17-wrestling-bests-binghamton-32-8-on-senior-day.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
NO. 14 PRINCETON COMPLETES IVY, PHILLY SWEEPS IN WINS OVER PENN, DREXEL
Last Sunday’s win over Cornell ended a long skid against the Big Red, a long drought without an Ivy League title, and Cornell’s 92-match, 18-year Ivy League winning streak. Saturday in Dillon Gym, the Tigers arrived knowing they’d have at least a share of the Ivy League title, but a win over Penn would mean that title would be all Princeton’s. …. story at https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-no-14-princeton-completes-ivy-philly-sweeps-in-wins-over-penn-drexel.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wild Dual Favors Falcons: Messiah Upends No. 6 TCNJ
GRANTHAM, Pa. – In a wild, top-20 dual in Hitchcock Arena, the No. 17 Messiah wrestling team earned a thrilling 21-18 victory over No. 6 The College of New Jersey Lions on Saturday afternoon. Messiah claimed the first 14 points of the match thanks to victories from Nick Barnhart (149 lbs.), Stephen Maloney (157 lbs.), and Matt Pangle (165 lbs.). The Lions came roaring back with victories in five-straight matches to take an 18-14 lead. … story at https://gomessiah.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-wild-dual-favors-falcons-mesiah-upsets-no-6-tcnj.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Washington & Lee Wins 2020 Centennial Conference Title
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Washington and Lee wrestling team claimed the program’s first conference title in 41 years on Saturday, finishing first out of seven teams at the 2020 Centennial Conference Championship hosted by Muhlenberg College. The Generals last hoisted the hardware in 1979 when they won the ODAC title. W&L has competed in the Centennial Conference since 1998-99. …. story at https://generalssports.com/news/2020/2/15/w-l-wrestling-wins-2020-centennial-conference-title.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
New Jersey City Univ. Men’s Wrestling Introduces First-Ever Program Transfers Ahead of 2020-21 Campaign
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (NJCUGothicKnights.com) | New Jersey City University men’s wrestling head coach Harry Turner has announced his first-ever wave of transfers who will compete on the Gothic Knights inaugural roster during the 2020-21 season. Matt Armamento (Kenilworth, N.J./Roselle Park), Jon Mejia (Roselle Park, N.J./Roselle Park), Brian Sidle (Maywood, N.J./Saint Joseph Regional-Montvale), Lance Wissing (Phillipsburg, N.J./Phillipsburg) and Elijah Varona (Homestead, Fla./South Dade) are the first five transfers in the history of the program. … story at https://njcugothicknights.com/news/2020/2/13/202002-13_MWRESTLING_njcu-mens-wrestling-introduces-first-ever-program-transfers-ahead-of-2020-21-campaign.aspx
Huskies Roll Norwich University 37-9
NORTHFIELD, Vermont – Freshman Sol Demers (Sanford, Maine) and sophomore Jake Peavey (South China, Maine) each had a win by fall to highlight a lopsided 37-9 win over the Norwich University Cadets in dual meet action Saturday afternoon at Andrews Gymnasium. With the win over the Cadets, Southern Maine is now 12-9 in head-to-head competition, earning its fourth consecutive dual meet victory. Norwich is 1-7. …. story at https://www.southernmainehuskies.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/releases/20200215shysyr?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Mavericks Finish Regular Season with 27-8 Win Over Wolves
MANKATO, Minn. — The No. 17 Minnesota State wrestling team concluded the regular season with a 27-8 win over the No. 23 Northern State Wolves on Saturday at Taylor Center. Prior to the dual, four senior student-athletes, Lucas Hagel, Zach Johnston, Logan Saltou and Louie Sanders, were honored for their accomplishments as a Maverick wrestler. With the win, the Mavericks finish with a 10-3 (6-2 NSIC) record, while the Wolves fall to 9-7 (2-5 NSIC). … story at ttps://msumavericks.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-mavericks-finish-regular-season-with-27-8-win-over-wolves.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
No. 4Pitt-Johnstown Claim 5th Straight PSAC Title With 21-10 Senior Night Win Over No. 21 Gannon
The fourth-ranked Pitt-Johnstown wrestling program recognized its five seniors, then went out won its fifth consecutive PSAC Dual Meet with a 21-10 victory over 21st-ranked Gannon, Saturday night in the Sports Center. Senior two-time National Champion Chris Eddins became the 25th Mountain Cat to reach 100 career wins and help Pitt-Johnstown close out the regular season at 21-3 overall and a perfect 7-0 in the PSAC. …. story at https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2020/2/15/wrestling-no-4-wrestlers-claim-5th-straight-psac-title-with-21-10-senior-night-win-over-no-21-gannon.aspx?mc_cid=73f08c1943&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Iowa State rallies to beat Northern Iowa for the first time in three years
AMES, Ia. — The wrestling fans that come to Hilton Coliseum each winter have longed to erupt in the same manner normally reserved for the Iowa State basketball programs. The Cyclone wrestlers’ well-documented struggles have made those moments sparse in recent years. On Sunday, one of those rare afternoons occurred. The right combination of action and upsets filled the crowd with hope and confidence, and the end result caused Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser to pull out the age-old adage that sometimes applied to this building. … story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2020/02/16/iowa-state-wrestling-rallies-beat-northern-iowa-first-time-three-years-cyclones-panthers-isu-uni/4780724002/?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Recap: Oklahoma State Wins 11th Straight Bedlam Dual
STILLWATER — The last time the Sooners beat the Cowboys in a Bedlam wrestling dual, Clint Chelf and Trevor Knight were their respective school’s quarterbacks. Oklahoma State topped Oklahoma 27-8 on Sunday in Gallagher-Iba Arena, making it 11 straight Cowboy victories. OU last won a Bedlam dual on Dec. 1, 2013. … story at https://pistolsfiringblog.com/recap-oklahoma-state-wins-11th-straight-bedlam-dual/?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Pokes Take Bedlam Bout in GIA to Round out Home Slate on Senior Day
STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-2 overall; 8-1 Big 12) topped in-state rival Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon, 27-8, securing four bonus-point victories in the dual. With the win, OSU improved to 143-27-10 all-time in the Bedlam wrestling series and notched its 11th straight against the Sooners. … story at https://okstate.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-pokes-take-bedlam-bout-in-gia-to-round-out-home-slate-on-senior-day.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wrestling Dominates F&M in 27-18 Win
PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team rebounded from a four-match losing streak with a dominating performance against Franklin & Marshall. The Quakers stormed in front, winning five of the first six duals and taking bonus points in three of those victories, and never looked back in a 27-18 victory. Penn led 27-6 after the 125-pound match, and elected to forfeit the final two bouts. … story at https://pennathletics.com/news/2020/2/16/wrestling-dominates-f-m-in-27-18-win.aspx?mc_cid=148f5f63fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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