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ITHACA, N.Y.--The No. 3 ranked Big Red wrestling team will open the 2009 National Duals by taking on No. 17 Michigan at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday morning. Cornell brings seven nationally ranked wrestlers into the event, with sophomore All-American Mack Lewnes leading the country at 165 pounds. 

Probable Match-ups
No. 3 Cornell vs. No. 17 Michigan
125 pounds: Troy Nickerson (Cornell) vs. No. 11 Michael Watts
133 pounds: No. 17 Mike Grey (Cornell) vs. Zac Stevens
141 pounds: Corey Manson (Cornell)  vs. No. 4 Kellen Russell
149 pounds: DJ Meagher (Cornell) vs. Mark Webber
157 pounds: No. 4 Jordan Leen (Cornell) vs.  Aaron Hynes
165 pounds: No. 1 Mack Lewnes (Cornell) vs.  Justin Zeerip
174 pounds: No. 3 Steve Anceravage (Cornell) vs.  No. 1 Steve Luke
184 pounds: No. 17 Justin Kerber (Cornell) vs.  No. 11 Anthony Biondo
197 pounds: No. 17 Cam Simaz (Cornell) vs.  No. 4 Tyrel Todd/Erich Smith
Heavyweight: No. 13 Zach Hammond (Cornell) vs. Eddie Phillips

Countdown to Nationals
The Big Red wrestling team enters the weekend ranked third in the nation by the USA Today/InterMat/NWCA Division I poll. Cornell opened its 2008-09 season with a 24-10 win over No. 14 Penn State in Newman Arena. Cornell has seven wrestlers ranked individually with returning All-American Mack Lewnes leading the country at 165 pounds. The Big Red returns NCAA champion Jordan Leen and a total of six All-Americans and seven NCAA qualifiers.

Scouting the Competition
Michigan is currently ranked 17th by the USA Today/Intermat poll and brings five nationally ranked wrestlers to the National Duals. At 174 pounds, senior Steve Luke holds the top spot.
The Wolverines are 3-3 for the season after losing to No. 8 Lehigh, No. 12 Central Michigan and No. 4 Nebraska. Michigan holds a slight edge in the all-time series by a 3-2 margin. The Big Red and the Wolverines last met at the 2006 National Duals where Michigan won a 31-10 contest.

Last Time Out
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).

EIWA Honors
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.

A Perfect Season
The Big Red brings three wrestlers with perfect records to the National Duals. Mack Lewnes is 21-0 this season, while Steve Anceravage has a 14-0 record and Troy Nickerson is 3-0.

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.

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. All-American Mack Lewnes is moving up the career list and is currently ninth with 21 falls. Two-time All-American Troy Nickerson has 18 falls to rank 13th.

That's a Winner
With a record of 100-23, All-American Steve Anceravage ranks ninth in the Big Red record book in career wins. NCAA champion Jordan Leen ranks 11th with a 99-28 mark. Mike Grey broke the school record for wins in a season as a rookie with 42.

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 173-67-4 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.