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ITHACA, N.Y.--The Big Red wrestling team will play host to No. 12 Missouri on Sunday, Jan. 25 in Newman Arena for a 1 p.m. match. Cornell brings a 5-1 overall record into the weekend, while the Tigers are 14-2.
Dual #7: No. 2 Cornell vs. No. 12 Missouri
Match Time: Sunday, Jan. 25—1 p.m.
Site: Newman Arena, Ithaca, N.Y.
2008-09 Records: Cornell 5-1, Missouri 14-2
Series Record: Missouri leads, 2-1
First Meeting: 1934-35 season, Cornell won 15.5-14.5
Last Meeting: Jan. 27, 2008, Missouri won, 21-13
Streak: Missouri two wins
Probable Match-Ups
125: No. 2 Troy Nickerson (Cornell) vs. Troy Dolan (Missouri)
133: No. 12 Mike Grey(Cornell) vs. Taylor Crane/Todd Schavrien (Missouri)
141: Corey Manson(Cornell) vs. No. 12 Marcus Hoehn (Missouri)
149: DJ Meagher(Cornell) vs. Andrew Sherry (Missouri)
157: No. 5 Jordan Leen(Cornell) vs. No. 9 Michael Chandler (Missouri)
165: No. 1 Mack Lewnes/John Basting (Cornell) vs. No. 7 Nick Marable (Missouri)
174: No. 5 Steve Anceravage (Cornell) vs. No. 6 Ray Jordan (Missouri)
184: No. 16 Justin Kerber (Cornell) vs. Dorian Henderson (Missouri)
197: No. 18 Cam Simaz (Cornell) vs. No. 4 Maxwell Askren (Missouri)
HWT: No. 13 Zach Hammond (Cornell) vs. Dominique Bradley (Missouri)
As Seen on TV
Time Warner Cable Sports will broadcast Sunday's match live from Newman Arena. Coverage will air live at 1 p.m., as well as delayed coverage throughout New York State. Live national coverage will also be provided by FOX College Sports, which will be distributing the Time Warner Cable Sports production on its Central network (please check your local cable channel lineup). Direct TV subscribers will also be able to view the match on channel 615. Click here for more channel details.
Countdown to Nationals
The Big Red wrestling team enters the weekend ranked second in the nation by the USA Today/InterMat/NWCA Division I poll and will face No. 12 Missouri on Sunday in Newman Arena. Cornell has eight wrestlers ranked individually, including returning All-American Mack Lewnes leading the pack at 165 pounds. The Big Red returns six All-Americans to total seven NCAA qualifiers.
Scouting the Competition
Missouri heads to East Hill with a 14-2 record, after defeating Missouri River Valley, 33-12, and Tennessee-Chattanooga, 32-7, on Sunday, Jan. 18. The Tigers bring six nationally ranked wrestlers into Newman Arena. At 197, Maxwell Askren holds the fourth spot with a 19-2 mark, and at 174 pounds, Raymond Jordan has a 24-2 record. The Big Red and Missouri have met in dual action three times with the Tigers earning victories on the last two occasions. Last season Missouri won a 21-13 dual against Cornell at home on Jan. 27, 2008.
At the National Duals
The Big Red wrestling team finished in second place at the National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Jan. 10-11. Cornell opened with a 23-9 win over No. 17 Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Cam Simaz, ranked No. 17, upset fourth-ranked Tyrel Todd by a 3-2 decision to help Cornell capture wins in seven of the 10 bouts. Cornell followed with a 17-16 win over No. 6 Ohio State in the quarterfinals. Both teams won five matches and were tied at 13 going into the final two bouts. A 12-4 major decision by Simaz proved to be the bonus points that sent Cornell past the Buckeyes. With the victory, head coach Rob Koll notched his 175th career dual win. On Sunday morning, the then-No. 3 Big Red defeated No. 2 Iowa State 22-15 in the semifinals. The Big Red's first dual loss of the season came at the hands of No. 1 Iowa in the finals, 23-13. Cornell held a 13-8 lead after the 165 pound bout, but the Hawkeyes came back to win the final four matches to secure their 17th tournament title while remaining undefeated.
Don't Blink
At 125 pounds, Troy Nickerson broke the Big Red record for the fastest fall on Saturday, Jan. 17 when he pinned Eastern Michigan's Jordan McGuire in 13 seconds. The previous record of 14 seconds was held by Bruce Morgan at heavyweight from Nov. 17, 1990. Nickerson's previous personal best was pinning North Carolina State's Taylor Cummings in 33 seconds at the Southern Scuffle on Dec. 29, 2006.
EIWA Honors
Senior Jordan Leen was named EIWA Wrestler of the Week on Monday, Jan. 12, after going 4-0 at the National Duals, recording every win by major decision. Leen was also named the Cornell Tompkins Trust Company Athlete of the Week. Senior Steve Anceravage was named the EIWA Wrestler of the Week on Jan. 5 after recording a perfect 5-0 record at the Southern Scuffle to win the individual title at 174 pounds. Anceravage won by fall in overtime in the finals to drive Cornell to win the team title. Sophomore Mack Lewnes earned Wrestler of the Week honors on Nov. 25 after pinning three of his opponents on his way to his second-straight Body Bar Invitational title.
The Fall Guy
Senior Steve Anceravage notched his 30th career win by fall at the Body Bar Invitational to break Cornell's career record for falls. The record of 28 was held by Big Red volunteer assistant coach, Travis Lee (2002-05) and Walter Grote (1972-74). Anceravage broke the record for falls in a season as a junior with 17 and has a total of 32 for his career . All-American Mack Lewnes is moving up the career list and is currently ninth with 21 falls. Two-time All-American Troy Nickerson has 19 falls to rank 14th.
That's a Winner
With a record of 104-27, senior NCAA champion Jordan Leen ranks ninth in the Big Red record book in career wins, while with a 103-26 mark, All-American Steve Anceravage is eighth. Sophomore Mike Grey broke the school record for wins in a season as a rookie with 42. The Big Red brings two wrestlers with perfect records into the weekend. Mack Lewnes is 25-0 this season, while Troy Nickerson is 8-0.
At the Helm
Rob Koll, the David R. Dunlop '59 Head Coach of Wrestling, begins his 16th season as mentor of the Cornell wrestling program. In that time, Koll has amassed a 176-68-4 overall record in duals and has led the Big Red to nine Ivy League titles. Cornell has captured two EIWA team championships and earned 23 EIWA individual titles. Koll, a four-time All-American and former NCAA champion, has helped Big Red wrestlers to capture four individual NCAA titles and 27 All-America honors.
Fun in Vegas
Sophomore Mack Lewnes earned the title at 165 pounds, while senior Jordan Leen placed second at 157 pounds at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. With a limited roster, the Big Red finished second behind team champion Nebraska. Also placing for Cornell, Frank Perrelli (125) took seventh, Steve Bosak (174) placed sixth, and Cam Simaz (197) finished in fifth place.
Brute Binghamton Open
The Big Red had 26 wrestlers competing individually at the Brute Binghamton Open on Saturday, Nov. 15. Frank Perrelli (125), Mike Grey (141), Mack Lewnes (165), Steve Anceravage (174) and Zach Hammond all captured titles in their respective weight classes, while Jordan Leen (157) and Cam Simaz (184) finished in second place. The Cornell squad made quick work of much of its opposition, recording 20 wins by fall as a group. Lewnes led the way, pinning four of his five opponents.
Come Back Soon!
Junior two-time NCAA qualifier Adam Frey will miss the 2008-09 season as he continues his personal battle against cancer. Supporters can follow Adam's daily blog at www.adamfrey.us
At the Scuffle
The Big Red wrestling team captured its first team title at the Southern Scuffle with 139 total points. Cornell was in third after day one, but individual titles by Mack Lewnes (165) and Steve Anceravage (174) led the Big Red past second place Edinboro. Also placing for Cornell were Mike Grey (Third, 133), Corey Manson (Seventh, 141), Justin Kerber (Third, 184), Cam Simaz (Fourth, 197) and Zach Hammond (Eighth, HWT).
Next Time Out
The Big Red will hit the road next weekend to take on Tennessee-Chattanooga. Cornell will travel to the home state of senior Jordan Leen and sophomore Corey Manson for a 1 p.m. match on Sunday, Feb. 1.
