ResultsThe New York University wrestling team, ranked #22 in the nation by the NWCA (National Wrestling Coaches Association) faced a pair of Centennial Conference opponents at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ,
on Saturday, February 6. In the first match, the NYU grapplers defeated McDaniel College 29-9. They then faced Washington and Lee University and posted a 45-3 victory.
Seven NYU wrestlers posted two victories over the two matches.
Nathan Pike at 133 pounds posted NYU's only fall of the day, pinning his oppoent from McDaniel in just 1:48.
Raymond Jazikoff (157) posted a technical fall (20-4) over his McDaniel opponent, while
Wayne Yuan (125),
Nick Matthews (149),
Manny Ramirez (165),
John Messinger (174),
Adrian Herrera (184), and
Santino Pelusi (285) all won by decision.
The success continued in the second match against Washington and Lee, as NYU won nine of the 10 bouts.
"Our guys were on the offensive in both matches, constantly looking for points," said NYU Senior Assistant Coach
Corey Luce."
HIGHLIGHTS:- Six of NYU's nine wins against Washington and Lee came via forfeit.
- Yuan, Pike and
Anthony Calvano won decisions against their Washington and Lee opponents.
"I was proud of the way we wrestled," Luce added. "We're moving in the right direction and at the right time."
NYU's wrestling team gets back into action next Saturday, February 13, for the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship in Chicago, IL. The grapplers will face both the host Maroons and Case Western Reserve University, with the competition set to begin at 11:00 am central time in the Windy City.
