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NYU Sweeps Three Dual Matches

NYU Sweeps Three Dual Matches
Posted: Feb 04, 2017

From NYU Athletics

The New York University wrestling team improved its overall record to 15-4 with three decisive dual victories on Saturday, February 4. The matches were hosted by Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA.

NYU, ranked #14 in the most recent National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) poll, opened up its afternoon with a 27-9 win over #16 United States Coast Guard Academy. The squad follow up their early win with victories against the host Bears (45-6) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (37-9). 

"This was the best I've seen our guys wrestle all season," said Senior Assistant Coach Corey Luce. "Everyone wrestled aggressively and kept attacking to put points up on the board."

Nathan Pike (133 pounds), Sean Lyons (141 pounds), Raymond Jazikoff (157 pounds) and John Messinger (174) each won all three of their bouts on the day to lead the squad, while Anthony Calvano (125 pounds), Matthew Coppola (149 pounds) and Blaise Benderoth (184 pounds) were each undefeated in two bouts.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- The grapplers recorded five falls against Bridgewater St., with each coming in 3:32 or less. Pike added a technical fall in the win aginst the Bears. 

- Each of Lyons' and Messinger's three wins were bonus point victories. Both won two bouts by fall and one by major decision.

- Pike also added a technical fall victory against WPI, shutting out his opponent 16-0 in 2:15.
 
- Messinger improved his record to 29-3 this season. The senior captain now has 108 career wins.
 
"We now have some momentum heading into the big UAA matches next weekend," concluded Luce. "We're looking forward to it."