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Final Team Standings
1. Iowa 96.5
2. Ohio State 92.0
3. Iowa State 84.5
4. Nebraska 78.5
5. Cornell 73.5
6. Edinboro 72.0
7. Missouri 70.0
8. Illinois 55.0
9. Wisconsin 53.0
10. Maryland 47.5
Placings
3rd Place: Jordan Leen (157)
5th Place: Steve Anceravage (174)
8th Place: Cam Simaz (197)
1st Place: Troy Nickerson (125)
UPDATED RESULTS (Saturday, March 21)
CORNELL HAS JUST CROWNED A NATIONAL CHAMPION: TROY NICKERSON (125) DEFEATED PAUL DONAHOE TO CAP AN UNDEFEATED SEASON 25-0!
6:00 pm
125: # 2
Troy Nickerson win by decision # 1 Paul Donahoe (Edinboro), 2-1
Both wrestlers started with a great deal of action at the head and hands. Nickerson shot near the edge of the mat, but the action was called back to the center. Donahoe used less than thirty seconds of injury time, and then the action returned when Donahoe deferred choice in the second, and Nickerson chose down. Nickerson quickly got to his feet, but Donahoe was able to hold on as they went to the edge of the map to return action to the center once more. Nickerson responded by standing up again quickly but could not quite escape before reaching the edge of the map. Back at center, Nickerson stood up immediately and got the escape he was looking for. Nickerson looked for a low single, but Donahoe caught the move in time to deflect it. Both wrestlers showed their offensive and defensive excellence by continuing to shoot and deflect shots by the opponent. Donahoe chose down in the third, and earned an escape eight seconds into the period. Both wrestlers circled a great deal in the third, each looking for the anticipated takedown. With a 1-1 score in regular match-time the wrestlers went into overtime. Nickerson had an early shot at the head and chest that looked like a potential takedown, but Donahoe was able to shrug him off. Nickerson had choice for the second overtime, and he chose down. On the bottom, Nickerson used some injury time but the action returned quickly. Nickerson collected a point for a technical violation for locking hands against Donahoe. The Edinboro wrestler started down for the third overtime period and was cautioned. Donahoe attempted two more escapes, but Nickerson was able to hold onto his leg and take him down to the mat for the final few seconds to keep the score 2-1.
5:30 pm
Even though most of you are probably watching the finals match with
Troy Nickerson live on ESPN, we promise to update the site as soon as possible. GO BIG RED!
12:35 pm
7th Place Match- 197: Cam Simaz lose by major decision # 7 Brandon Halsey (CSU-Bakersfield), 14-4
Halsey managed a trip over Simaz to grab the first takedown. After action was moved back to center mat after going out, Halsey was able to turn Simaz on his back for two points of near fall. Simaz held a tough grip on his opponent's foot to prevent more back points, then flipped around to grab a reversal. Simaz started to tilt Halsey, but Halsey countered with a surprise reversal at the end of the period. Halsey chose down for the second and a jump to his feet earned him the escape. Simaz shot at Halsey's left leg, but the positioning yielded a stalemate. The Cornell Freshman again grabbed Halsey's left leg and again a stalemate was called. Back at neutral, Simaz had another shot, and Halsey backed away and was called for stalling. Halsey grabbed another takedown in the final moments of the period by countering a shot from Simaz. Simaz chose down for the third and tumbled for an early escape, but Halsey responded with another takedown, followed by another escape for Simaz. Simaz shot again, but good defense by Halsey prevented the takedown and action stopped outside the mat. Halsey shot back at center mat and Simaz was warned for stalling. Wrapping Simaz's chest, Halsey earned one final takedown and rode Simaz for the remainder of the match earning 2:21 of riding time and taking a final score of 4-14. The new Cornell All-American will be in 8th place for his first NCAA tournament.
12:15 pm
5th Place Match- 174: # 6
Steve Anceravage win by major decision v# 11 Quentin Wright (Penn State), 13-3
Anceravage grabbed a quick takedown and sent his opponent to his back immediately. It looked like Anceravage had Wright stuck, but was only awarded the three near fall points before Wright squirmed loose for an escape. Anceravage then took his opponent down again to his back, but Wright twisted to his belly before any additional near fall points were scored. Anceravage rode his opponent for the remainder of the period. Wright chose neutral for the second after Anceravage deferred choice. Wright shot, but Anceravage was able to counter with a quick twist to Wright's upper body to secure a takedown. The Penn State wrestler tried to stand, but Anceravage was able to throw him back down. Anceravage chose down for the third, stood up immediately, but Wright maintained a strong grip and lowered Anceravage back down. The Cornell All-American, however, grabbed a leg and managed an escape, narrowly missing a takedown of his own. Anceravage was able to takedown his opponent with a low single and Wright was awarded a point for a second stalling call on Anceravage. Anceravage almost managed another set of back points, but a potentially dangerous call sent the action back to the center. Wright got an escape by jumping up to his feet in the last few seconds, and Anceravage received his additional point for 3:39 of riding time at the conclusion of the match making the final score 13-3. Congratulations to the two-time All-American (6th, 5th) for a memorable Cornell career!
11:47 am
3rd Place Match- 157: # 3
Jordan Leen win by decision # 4 Gregor Gillespie (Edinboro), 4-0
Leen went for a leg sweep, but Gillespie defended the shot and the two returned to other action. Leen went for another leg sweep, and this time he got it, sending Gillespie to the mat. Leen then put Gillespie in a back bow trying to earn some near fall, but the referee stopped the action with a potentially dangerous call. Leen used his typical leg wrap to trap his opponent and again looked for a tilt, but the period ended before any points were scored. Gillespie chose top for the second and tumbled numerous times looking for an escape early in the period. The Cornell wrestler then spent the middle part of the period on his belly before a stalemate was called. Action restarted at center mat, but Leen did not get the escape. To start the third, Leen chose down and continued to try for an escape. Another stalemate call returned the action to center mat, and Leen was able to grab Gillespie's leg to turn him around for a reversal. Leen put Gillespie straight to his belly and tried for some backpoints before the action stopped outside the mat and the two returned to center once more. Gillespie made one final desperate effort for a reversal with a clutch on Leen's leg, but time ran out and Leen became the 3rd place winner with a final score of 4-0. Congratulations to the Three-Time All-American (8th, 1st, 3rd) for an impressive career of Cornell Wrestling!
NOTE: Both Leen and Gillespie are former National Champions and the two have 7 All-American certificates between them.
10:27 am
157: # 3
Jordan Leen win by decision # 7 Matt Moley (Bloomsburg), 3-1
Leen and Moley started out with a lot of action at the head and both wrestlers seemed tentative to shoot initially. Leen used 1:27 of injury time for a cut above his eye. The Cornell wrestler was warned for stalling when Moley went for a takedown at the chest and he backed out of the mat. The wrestlers started neutral for the second and Moley shot at Leen's legs, but Leen was able to wriggle free. Leen then took two shots, looking for a leg sweep both times, but was unable to secure the takedown; however, it seems like he shook up Moley a little because the Bloomsburg wrestler used his injury time up moments later. Both wrestlers continued to tie up for the rest of the period, and, still, no points were scored. To start the third, Leen chose down and grabbed the escape in the first thirty seconds. Once on their feet, Moley went for a low single, but Jordan beat him to it with a leg sweep to takedown his opponent. Moley made continuous efforts to stand, and Leen was able to throw him down several times, but, ultimately, Moley grabbed an escape. The last few seconds Moley made a desperate effort to shoot, but Leen was able to secure the win with a final score of 3-1.
174: # 6
Steve Anceravage lose by fall # 3 Brandon Browne (Nebraska), 7:18
Anceravage took down his opponent with a chest throw and was able to pound his opponent to the mat. He then had a nice tilt, but the referee did not award any near fall. The two wrestlers made it out of bounds and the action returned to center mat where Browne attempted to stand numerous times, but each time Anceravage was able to throw him back to the mat. Browne started down for the second and Anceravage was able to hold him down for 1:10, but Browne wrestled free for an escape near the edge of the mat. Anceravage started down in the third and effortlessly earned an escape at the immediate start of the period. In a quick scramble, Browne and Anceravage fought for a takedown, but Browne was able to scoop Anceravage's arms and catch him off-guard on his back for a takedown and some back points. Anceravage was able to get an escape and once on their feet he looked for a takedown, but a countershot by Browne resulted in a takedown against Steve to bring the score to 4-5. Anceravage had 1:33 of riding time, however, so he tied the match to bring it into overtime. Browne grabbed Anceravage's leg right away and threw him to his back, ultimately pinning Anceravage in 7:18 in overtime.
9:55 am
Good morning Cornell Big Red Wrestling fans! On deck is
Jordan Leen... updates will be posted as soon as possible. We hope to keep you as updated as possible on this exciting day.
UPDATED RESULTS (Friday, March 20)
Cornell officially has four All-Americans: Troy Nickerson (125), Jordan Leen (157), Steve Anceravage (174), and Cam Simaz (197)
8:50 pm
174: # 6
Steve Anceravage win by fall # 8 Christopher Henrich (Virginia), 4:10
Anceravage had another exciting match. In the first period, Henrich took down Anceravage who escaped shortly after. In the second, Anceravage started down but wrestled for a reversal and two points of nearfall right away. With another tilt Anceravage was able to stick his opponent with a fall time of 4:10.
197: Cam Simaz lose by fall # 10 Hudson Taylor (Maryland), 1:45
After three highly physical matches today, Simaz was taken down by Taylor who also gained three nearfall points. Simaz tried to fight the back points, but, ultimately, Taylor was able to pin him in 1:45.
8:01 pm
197: Cam Simaz win by decision Oplinger (Drexel), 13-7
Oplinger managed an early leg sweep to takedown Simaz, but Simaz was able to escape moments after. Simaz then grabbed a leg on Oplinger and took him down at the edge of the mat. Oplinger managed an escape later, but Simaz took him down again with a trip. Simaz was working back points but his opponent called injury time. Once action resumed, Simaz continued to ride his opponent for the remainder of the period. Simaz chose down for the second and earned an early escape. Oplinger managed a takedown, but Simaz escaped immediately after, followed by another quick takedown by Oplinger. Simaz escaped again, and the referee warned him for stalling. Simaz grabbed a leg and earned a takedown over the Drexel opponent. At the end of the second, the score was 10-7 and Oplinger chose neutral for the third. Simaz got a takedown near the edge of the mat with another leg sweep. Simaz completed the match on top with 2:46 of riding time and the additional point for a final score of 13-7.
7:25 pm
174: # 6
Steve Anceravage win by fall # 4 Jay Borschel (Iowa), 1:54
In what will prove to be a highly memorable match, Anceravage took down Iowa's Borschel in the first, worked him on the floor, and pinned him in 1:54.
157: # 3
Jordan Leen lose by decision # 2 Michael Poeta (Illinois)
, 4-6
Poeta grabbed an initial takedown, but Leen was able scramble free for the escape. Poeta, however, was able to gain another takedown, and Leen offered up one more escape. Leen started down for the second and was able to escape. Even though there were a great deal of potential takedowns, no other points were scored in the second. In the crucial third period, Poeta chose down and Leen rode him hard for 0:41 seconds, but Poeta managed a reversal. Leen escaped the reversal and took several great shots, but no other points were scored, and Poeta won the match with a score of 4-6.
6:41 pm
133: # 11 Mike Grey lose by decision # 4 Daniel Dennis (Iowa), 4-8
Dennis grabbed a takedown initially, but Grey was able to escape his grasp. To start the second, Dennis chose bottom and earned a quick escape. The Iowa wrestler then took down Grey, but Grey was able to escape once more. Grey chose bottom for the final period and scrambled for an escape, but Dennis managed to clutch another takedown. Grey had a final escape, but Dennis earned 2:00 of riding time for the additional point and overtook Grey with a final score of 4-8.
6:35 pm
125: # 2 Troy Nickerson vs. # 3 Angel Escobedo (Indiana)
No points were scored in the first period, but both wrestlers had some opportunities. Nickerson chose bottom to start the second and Escobedo was given a stall warning while he was on top. Nickerson, however, was able to grab the escape. Escobedo chose bottom for the third, and Nickerson was able to ride him for most of the period before he escaped resulting in 1:22 of riding time and the additional point. The point for riding time made Nickerson the winner with a final score of 2-1.
2:37 pm
174: # 6 Steve Anceravage win by decision Nathan Lee (Boise State), 11-7
Anceravage collected two takedowns and allowing two escapes in the first period. He deferred choice in the second, and Lee chose bottom earning an initial escape. Anceravage was able to take him down again, and the Boise state wrestler earned one more escape. Anceravage started down for the third and wrestled tough for an escape. Lee was able to nab a takedown, but Anceravage escaped and earned a takedown of his own. With an additional riding time point with 1:15, Anceravage capped the win with a final score of 11-7.
197: Cam Simaz win by major decision Luke Feist (Stanford), 12-4
Simaz opened the match with a takedown and two points of near fall. Feist escaped near the end, but Simaz was in the lead going into the second. Fesit chose down for the second and even though Simaz collected some riding time, he was able to escape. Simaz took down the Stanford wrestler again, however, and was able to ride him for the remainder of the period. Simaz started down for the third and got an early escape. Simaz then earned another takedown, Feist another escape, but Simaz was able to take him down one final time. Simaz got 1:35 of riding time and a final score of 14-4.
NOTE: We just talked with the head table (again). Our final score for the match was 12-4, but apparently the head table reports a 14-4 final score (which we don't understand, but okay). Either way, Simaz will be awarded the major decision.
1:46 pm
133: # 11 Mike Grey win by major decision David Marble(Bucknell), 13-5
Grey started the period with a strong takedown over Marble. Marble wrestled for the escape, but Grey took him down again. Again, Marble scrambled for an escape, and this time Grey was able to take him down for the rest of the period. Grey started down for the second and wrestled hard for a reversal. The Bucknell wrestler was able to counter with another reversal, and the two wrestlers entered another great scramble with Grey coming out with another reversal. Marble started down for the third and came away with an escape, but Grey was able to grab that final takedown and extra point for 1:58 of riding time to give him a major decision with a final score of 13-5.
1:33 pm
197: Cam Simaz win by decision Joe Fagiano (Hofstra), 8-3
After a few shots by each wrestler, Fagiano grabbed the first takedown of the match. Simaz, however, was able to earn an escape after a hard-fought battle. Simaz chose down for the second and scrambled free thirty seconds into the period before earning a takedown shortly after. Fagiano used 1:10 of injury time in the second. Fagiano loosened for an escape one minute into the second. The Hofstra wrestler chose top for the third but elected for an optional start, giving Simaz the escape point early in the third. Simaz then turned around to takedown his opponent and rode him for the rest of the period giving him an additional point with 1:09 of riding time and a final score of 8-3.
12:48 pm
174: # 6 Steve Anceravage major decision Ian Hinton (Michigan State), 10-2
Hinton grabbed an immediate takedown to start the match, but Anceravage wrestled tough to earn the escape. Anceravage was then able to takedown his opponent and earn three points of near fall before time ran out in the first. Hinton chose down for the second, and Anceravage gained an entire period of riding time over Hinton, who was warned for stalling. Anceravage started down for the third, earned an escape, then got a takedown with a counter shot. Anceravage rode his opponent out for the rest of the period, collecting a riding time point with 2:41 to give him a final score of 10-2 major decision.
11:49 am
TEAM SCORE: 4th place with 36 points
149: DJ Meagher lose by decision Matthew Fittery (Lock Haven), 4-7
Fittery took down Meagher initially and gained two points of nearfall as well as some riding time, but Meagher was able to squabble for a reversal and lower the riding time. Meagher deferred choice in the second, and Fittery chose down, where Meagher was able to run the riding time all the way down moments before Fittery come out with an escape. Fittery also grabbed another takedown before the end of the second period. Meagher chose top for the third and two stalling calls on Fittery gave him a point. Meagher finished the match with an additional point of riding time for 1:29, but was not able to get the win with a final score of 4-7.
157: # 3 Jordan Leen win by decision # 6 Mike Chandler (Missouri), 4-1
Both wrestlers seemed to be getting a feel for each other in the first, but no points were scored. Chandler deferred choice in the second, and Leen chose bottom. The Missouri wrestler was given two warnings over the course of the period, giving Leen an additional point. With one second to go in the second period, Leen was able to wrestle loose for the escape. Leen chose bottom for the third, and in the last minute was able to takedown Chandler. Chandler ended up with one last escape, but Leen came out victorious with a final score of 4-1.
11:01 am
133: # 11 Mike Grey win by major decision Todd Schavrien (Missouri), 19-7
Grey wrestled a dynamic opening match. To start, Grey took down Schavrien, who escaped shortly after, but Grey was again table to take him down. Again, Schavrien wriggled loose for an escape, but Grey was still able to take him down and earn two points of near fall to cap the first. For the second, Schavrien deferred choice to Grey, who chose neutral. In a low leg sweep, Grey took his opponent down, and the Missouri wrestler managed an escape near the end of the second. In an exciting third, Schavrien chose top and put Grey to his back for three points of near fall. Grey, however, was ultimately able to escape, take down his opponent, and earn three points of near fall. Schavrien managed another escape, and Grey managed one final takedown in the final period. Grey also earned a point for 1:51 of riding time to make the final score 19-7.
10:11 am
125: # 2 Troy Nickerson win by fall # 7 Joey Fio (Oklahoma), 0:14
What a start for Cornell wrestling this morning. Nickerson grabbed a quick takedown straight to Fio's back and earned a pin in his quarterfinal match in only 0:14 seconds! Note: Nickerson broke the school record earlier this year with a 0:13 pin against Eastern Michigan.
GOOD MORNING Cornell wrestling fans! A reminder that wrestling today will be available for viewing on ESPN. Here is the schedule:
Live Coverage Schedule
Friday, March 20
11 a.m. ~ Quarterfinals Live ~ ESPNU HD / ESPN360.com
7 p.m. ~ Semifinals Live ~ ESPNU HD / ESPN2 HD / ESPN360.com
Saturday, March 21
10:30 a.m. ~ Championship Medal Round - Live ESPNU HD / ESPN360.com
6:30 p.m. ~ Finals Live ESPN HD / ESPN360.com
Team Scores Through Session II
- Iowa (33)
- Iowa State (33)
- Ohio State (30)
- Nebraska (24)
- Edinboro (22.5)
- Boise State(22)
- Illinois (20.5)
- Hofstra (20.0)
- Cornell (18.5)
- Missouri (18.0)
Penn State (18.0)
Session II Results:
10:40 pm
HWT: Zach Hammond vs. Christopher Birchler (East Stroudsburg)
Hammond and Birchler engaged in a couple nice scrambles, but neither wrestler was able to earn a point in the first period. Birchler chose down for the second period and quickly gained an escape. Hammond chose down for the third period and grabbed an escape. Birchler was able to counter with a takedown immediately following and rode him the rest of the period with 1:42 of riding time and a final score of 1-4 in Birchler's favor.
9:44 pm
165: # 1 Mack Lewnes lose by decision Luke Manuel (Purdue), 1-3
There was little action in the first period for either wrestler and the score remained 0-0. Starting off the second, Lewnes chose down and grabbed a quick escape. Lewnes was later warned for stalling in the period. Manuel chose down for the second and also grabbed an escape along with a stall warning. With only a few seconds left in the period, Manuel took down Lewnes to clinch the decision over Lewnes with a score of 1-3.
9:21 pm
149: DJ Meagher win by medical forfeit Peter Yates (Virginia Tech)
8:31 pm
197: Cam Simaz lose by decision # 6 Maxwell Askren (Missouri), 1-5
Simaz wrestled a tough # 6 seed from Missouri. Both wrestlers were highly offensive in the first period, but no points were scored. Simaz had choice for the second but deferred choice to Askren, who chose down. Askren wrestled for a reversal, and after some riding time, Simaz was able to grab a hard-fought escape. To start the third, Simaz chose neutral, but Askren got the takedown. Simaz worked for the escape the rest of the period but ultimately his opponent grabbed the final riding time of 2:03 with the additional point for a final score of 1-5 in the Missouri wrestler's favor.
8:06 pm
174: # 6 Steve Anceravage lose by decision # 11 Quentin Wright (Penn State), 6-8
Anceravage started the match with intense momentum, grabbing a strong takedown and a stall warning for Wright. Anceravage continued the power into the second with quick escape from the down position. A surprising takedown by Wright, however, sent Anceravage straight to his back earning his Freshnman opponent three near fall points. Anceravage was able to squabble to his belly and a stalemate brought the action back to the center of the mat. Anceravage responded with an escape. Wright started down in the third, and Anceravage rode him four seconds shy of 1:00 of riding time before Wright escaped and then gained another take down. A second stall warning was issued to the Penn State wrestler giving Anceravage a point, and he then escaped. Anceravage came close to a final takedown, but the match ended with a final score of 6-8 in Wright's favor.
7:43 pm
157: # 3 Jordan Leen win by decision Thomas Scotton (N Carolina), 5-2
Leen wrestled hard for the first take down trying to attack a fleeing opponent, but once Scotton was down, Leen was able to keep him there for the rest of the period. To start the second, Leen chose down a grabbed a quick escape. The rest of the period both wrestlers remained offensive but no other points were scored. Scotton chose neutral for the third and earned a takedown, but Leen escaped after the action was restarted following a potentially dangerous stop in the action. Leen capped the match with 1:39 of riding time to make the final match score 5-2 over the North Carolina wrestler.
7:08 pm
184: Justin Kerber lose by decision Christopher McNeil (Okla State), 2-5
McNeil served up a quick takedown in the first, and Kerber responded with a hard-fought escape. Kerber was later given a stall warning near the end of the period. McNeil had decision but deferred to Kerber who chose down for the second. Within the first twenty seconds, Kerber escaped but was taken down by McNeil near the end of the second period. McNeil started down for the third but escaped quickly. The rest of the period showed an offensive Kerber and McNeil was warned for stalling, but the Oklahoma State wrestler was still able to pull away with the 2-5 win.
HWT: Zach Hammond win by decision Trey McLean (Penn), 3-1
Hammond and McLean both worked for takedowns in the first period, but neither was able to come away with points initially. McLean chose neutral for the second period, and despite some close take downs by both wrestlers, there were still no points on the board for either wrestler. To start the third, Hammond chose down and escaped. Following a scramble, Hammond was then able to come away with a takedown and allowed a last escape for McLean near the end of the period. Hammond came away victorious with a 3-1 win.
125: # 2 Troy Nickerson win by major decision Steve Bonanno (Hofstra), 11-0
Nickerson wrestled a solid second match. In the first period, Nickerson powerfully took down the Hofstra wrestler straight to his back to gain two near fall points. The rest of the period, Nickerson rode his opponent, and Bonanno was warned for stalling. Bonanno deferred his choice for the second, and Nickerson chose down for a quick escape. He was then able to take down Bonanno again and ride him for the remainder of the second period. The Hofstra wrestler chose neutral for the final period, and Nickerson quickly took him town again where Bonanno would remain for the rest of the period. Nickerson was also awarded a point for a second warning on his opponent for stalling. He also earned a point for 3:55 of riding time to give him a major decision score of 11-0.
133: # 11 Mike Grey lose by decision # 6 Jayson Ness (Minn), 0-9
After a couple of good scrambles, Ness came away with a takedown and continued to gain riding time for the remainder of the period. Ness chose down for the second but grabbed a quick escape. Grey had several potential takedowns, but Ness came away with the takedown points and earned riding time as Grey was warned for stalling. Grey chose neutral for the third period. Again, Ness was able to grasp the takedown, earn a point for another stalling call on Grey, and ultimately gain one point for 3:55 of riding time. The Minnesota wrestler came away with a major decision score of 0-9 over Grey.
2:23 pm
HWT: Zach Hammond lose by decision Dustin Rogers (West Virginia), 2-12
Hammond and Rogers both had some close takedowns in the first, but Rogers was ultimately able to finalize the takedown. Hammond did move the action for an escape and narrowly missed another takedown over his opponent. Rogers escaped from the down position early in the second and was able to grab another takedown while riding Hammond for the remainder of the period. In the third, Hammond chose neutral, but was taken down by his opponent and tilted for two points of near fall. Hammond rallied with an escape, but Rogers was able to take him down one last time. The match ended with one point of riding time with 3:14 for the West Virginia opponent and a final score of 2-12 over Hammond.
197: Cam Simaz win by decision No. 11 Andrew Anderson (Northern Iowa), 5-3
Simaz exhibited great action in his first match of the tournament. Midway through the first period, Anderson scrambled for a takedown, but Simaz was able to nab the escape before the end of the period. Simaz chose down in the second and grabbed another escape; further, he was able to takedown his opponent and ride him for most of the period before allowing Anderson to escape narrowly near the end. Anderson started down in the third and Simaz was able to ride him for the rest of the final period earning 2:32 of riding time and clutching a win of 5-3 over the number eleven seed.
1:59 pm
174: Steve Anceravage win by decision Jeff James (Oklahoma), 8-6
Anceravage came to his match ready in action earning two takedowns in the first and allowing just one. He started the second down and grabbed an escape. There were several great scrambles throughout the period and an arguable takedown for Anceravage, but no other points were awarded. James started the third down and grabbed an escape, but Anceravage countered with a solid takedown. He just missed earning riding time and allowed James an escape near the end of the final period but came out victorious with an 8-6 decision.
1:17 pm
165: No. 1 Mack Lewnes lose by decision Ryan Patrovich (Hofstra), 3-5
Lewnes started the match with a takedown two minutes into the first, but Patrovich escaped. Patrovich was later warned for stalling with an aggressive Lewnes chasing after him. To start the second, Patrovich escaped from starting down and was able to snatch a quick takedown in the last moments of the second. Lewnes started the third down and gained a penalty point for Patrovich's second stall warning, but couldn't escape from the Hofstra wrestlers grasp. Patrovich, an unseeded wrestler in this tournament, came out with an additional riding time point for 1:31 and win with a final score of 3-5.
157: No. 3 Jordan Leen win by decision Kody Hamrah (North Carolina State), 11-6
Leen started out with an aggressive takedown and earned some riding time before Hamrah caught him by surprise with an escape. Hamrah then captured a dangerous takedown to finish out the first. Leen deferred his decision in the second and Hamrah chose down, where he snatched a quick escape. Hamrah then shot, but Leen countered with a nice takedown. Leen let Hamrah take the escape point with an optional start later in the period. Then, Leen took him down nearly to his back and rode him the rest of the period. Starting down in the third, Leen snatched an escape immediately. Hamrah was able to counter with a takedown, but Leen escaped once more. He finished the match with 2:12 of riding time and a final score of 11-6.
12:29 pm
149: DJ Meagher lose by decision to No. 5 Kyle Ruschell (Wisconsin), 5-9
Meager started with an early takedown, but Ruschell responded with an escape and a quick grab at Meagher's legs earned him a takedown. Ruschell chose down for the second period, and Meagher was able to gain three points of near fall. Ruschell, however, seemed to gain some energy and scrambled for a reversal as well as a penalty point to finish out the second. Meagher chose neutral for the third, but Ruschell took advantage to earn a takedown. Ruschell was later warned for stalling but came out victorious with a riding time of 1:38 and a final score of 5-9.
11:50 am
133: No. 11 Mike Grey win decision Brandon Low (UC Davis), 10-8
Grey started the period with a dynamic leg sweep for the takedown. After riding his opponent for a minute, Grey was caught off-guard by a reversal to his back by Low. Grey was able to get outside the mat to bring the action back to the center. He responded with an escape and a takedown before the end of the first period. Low chose down for the second, and Grey took advantage of this for a minute to gain some riding time. Low escaped, but Grey responded with a takedown followed by another escape for Low to end the second. Grey started the third period down with already 1:25 of riding time and earned a reversal to get back on top. Grey spent the rest of the period riding his opponent and won the match by decision with a final score of 10-8.
11:37 am
125: No. 2 Troy Nickerson win by fall over Mike Watts (Michigan), 5:51
Nickerson started with a takedown 1:22 in the first and worked hard the rest of the period looking for near fall, instead coming away with riding time and a tired opponent. Watts chose neutral to start the second period, and Nickerson quickly took him down. After going out of bounds, Nickerson cut Watts loose. Watts responded shortly after with takedown near the edge of the mat ending the second period. Nickerson started down for the third, but gained a reversal and proceeded to ride his opponent hard, eventually earning near fall and a pin with a time of 5:51.
11:13 am
Pigtail Round:
184: Justin Kerber lose by decision Vincenzo DiDona (Central Michigan), 2-9
Kerber started the match aggressively with a quick takedown in the first twenty seconds. DiDona then earned a narrow escape at 1:12 followed by a takedown for DiDona at 2:33 where he remained on top the rest of the period. Kerber deferred choice and DiDona chose down but earned a quick escape in the first ten seconds. Kerber was penalized in DiDona's favor and the Central Michigan wrestler was able to complete his riding time in the second period. Kerber chose neutral in the third period and both wrestlers fought for the taketown. DiDona was given a warning for stalling, which he followed up shortly after with a takedown in the last ten seconds of the third period. DiDona completed the match with 1:32 of riding time with a final score of 2-9.
10:40 am Wrestlers are warming up on the mats. Justin Kerber will wrestle his pigtail round on Mat 8 at 11:00 am.
