Key Takeaways
- The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team took sixth place at the Budd Whitehill Duals, with Noah MacIlroy completing a 5-0 weekend on the mats.
- Nico Diaz and Cole Handlovic each picked up two wins, finishing the weekend with matching 4-0 records during the duals.
- The team will compete for their fifth Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship in six seasons on January 17 at Messiah.
- The Ducks had notable wins against Washington & Lee and Ithaca, with MacIlroy, Handlovic, and Terrance Thomas collecting technical fall wins.
- The team is looking to build on their success as they head into the conference championship.
Introduction to the Budd Whitehill Duals
The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team had a successful weekend at the Budd Whitehill Duals, taking sixth place in the competition. First-year Noah MacIlroy was a standout performer, completing a 5-0 weekend on the mats. MacIlroy’s impressive performance was matched by Nico Diaz and Cole Handlovic, who each picked up two wins and finished the weekend with matching 4-0 records during the duals. The team’s performance was a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they will look to build on this success as they head into the conference championship.
The Match Against Washington & Lee
The Ducks’ match against Washington & Lee was a closely contested one, with seven of the 10 matches being decided by decisions. However, Stevens took each of the three matches with bonus points, with Handlovic collecting a major decision win at 149 pounds, MacIlroy winning his 184-pound match via technical fall, and Terrance Thomas following with a technical fall of his own at 197 pounds. Charles Piccione and Diaz also collected decision wins for the Ducks, with Piccione defeating Ben Rubin 4-1 at 125 pounds and Diaz defeating Skyler Hickman 4-2 at 141 pounds. The final score was 20-15 in favor of Washington & Lee, but the Ducks’ performance was impressive nonetheless.
The Match Against Ithaca
The match against Ithaca was a back-and-forth affair, with the teams trading pins in the first two matches. Piccione picked up the fall for the Ducks at 125 pounds, but George McAteer responded with a pin for Ithaca at 133 pounds. Diaz and Handlovic added decision wins at 141 and 149 pounds, but MacIlroy’s decision win at 184 pounds was the only other victory for the Ducks over the final six matches. The final score was 24-15 in favor of Ithaca, with the Ducks being deducted one team point. Despite the loss, the team’s performance was promising, and they will look to build on this as they head into the conference championship.
Upcoming Competitions
The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team will be competing for their fifth Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship in six seasons on January 17 at Messiah. The team is looking to build on their success at the Budd Whitehill Duals and will be facing tough competition in the conference championship. With MacIlroy, Diaz, and Handlovic leading the way, the team is confident that they can bring home the championship title. The team’s performance at the Budd Whitehill Duals was a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they will look to carry this momentum into the conference championship.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team had a successful weekend at the Budd Whitehill Duals, taking sixth place in the competition. MacIlroy, Diaz, and Handlovic were standout performers, with MacIlroy completing a 5-0 weekend on the mats. The team’s performance was impressive, and they will look to build on this success as they head into the conference championship. With their sights set on the MAC Championship, the team is confident that they can bring home the title and continue their winning tradition.
