Key Takeaways
- The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team competed in both a dual at #18 NYU and at the Ken Ober Invitational in Elizabethtown, Pa.
- The team narrowly dropped the dual, 22-21, and finished in fourth place in Pennsylvania.
- Several wrestlers had notable performances, including Nico Diaz, Cole Handlovic, Ryan Smith, and Tyler Roe, who all collected bonus point victories.
- The team will next compete in a tri-meet with Ithaca and Nassau Community College on January 31.
Introduction to the Competition
The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team had a busy Saturday, competing in both a dual at #18 NYU and at the Ken Ober Invitational in Elizabethtown, Pa. The team faced tough competition, but showed resilience and determination throughout the day. Despite narrowly dropping the dual, 22-21, the team finished in fourth place in Pennsylvania, demonstrating their skills and abilities.
The Dual at NYU
The dual at NYU started off slowly for the Stevens Institute of Technology team, with the first two matches resulting in a 9-0 deficit. However, the team’s nationally-ranked trio of Nico Diaz, Cole Handlovic, and Ryan Smith all collected bonus point victories, giving the Ducks a 13-9 lead in the dual. Tyler Roe continued the momentum with another technical fall at 165, but NYU won the next three matches, grabbing the lead back, 22-18. Noah Berlin-Langston closed out the dual with an 11-9 decision win at heavyweight, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit, and the Violets came away with the one-point victory.
The Ken Ober Invitational
At the Ken Ober Invitational, Michael O’Connor was the Ducks’ high finisher of the day, taking second place at 157. O’Connor started the day with four straight wins, including three by technical fall, before falling to the #1 seed in the bracket, Andre Allen of McDaniel. Andrew O’Reilly, the #20 seed in the bracket, finished fifth, picking up three wins over top five seeds in the draw along the way. Other notable performances included George Pavis, who finished fourth at 149 pounds, and James McGinty, who took fifth at 125 pounds.
Notable Performances
Several wrestlers had notable performances at the Ken Ober Invitational. Adam Ramadan and Sidney Dillon went toe-to-toe twice at 141 pounds, with Dillon collecting a 14-7 win in their first meeting, but Ramadan getting the last laugh with a 12-8 decision win in the fifth-place match. Kristian Koroveshi dropped his first match of the day at 184 pounds, but picked up three pins in his next four matches, including in the bracket’s fifth-place match. Ben Rosa made it six Ducks with fifth-place finishes at 285 pounds, starting his day with a pin and adding a technical fall victory two matches later.
Upcoming Competition
The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team will next compete in a tri-meet with the host Bombers and Nassau Community College on January 31, starting at Noon. The team will look to build on their recent performances and come away with a strong showing. With their skills and determination, the team is poised for success in their upcoming competition.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team had a busy and successful Saturday, competing in both a dual at #18 NYU and at the Ken Ober Invitational in Elizabethtown, Pa. Despite narrowly dropping the dual, the team finished in fourth place in Pennsylvania and had several notable performances. The team will look to build on their recent success and come away with a strong showing in their upcoming competition. With their skills and determination, the team is poised for a successful season.