From NYU Athletics

The New York University wrestling team, ranked #9 in the nation by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), split a pair of duals on Saturday, January 25 in Hoboken, NJ.

NYU (8-5) defeated Manchester University 45-4 after falling to #6 Johnson & Wales University 30-11.

Izaake Zuckerman (Fairfield, CT/Fairfield Warde) (174) and Jack La Corte (Monmouth Beach, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) (197) led the way for NYU on Saturday, with both posting 2-0 records with two major decisions.

Cole Karam (Bath, PA/Bethlehem Catholic) (165) was NYU's only other winner against Johnson & Wales, posting a victory by decision at 165-pounds.

Evan Drill (Neshanic Station, NJ/Somerville) recorded a major decision win against Manchester after losing by decision to Johnson & Wales' Da'Mani Burns, who is #7 nationally in the 149-pound weight class.

Trent Furman (Washington Township, NJ/Westwood Regional) (133), Kade Loughney (Long Valley, NJ/West Morris Central) (165) and Will Ortman (Hopewell Valley, NJ/Hopewell Valley Central) (285) all won by fall against Manchester, while Luke Brantly (Wyckoff, NJ/Ramapo) (184) recorded a win by decision.

"I thought a lot of our guys wrestled well against Johnson & Wales," said Head Coach Bruce Haberli. "But, against a highly-ranked team like that, everyone has to be at their best in order to win."

In total, NYU captured 12 of 20 bouts on the day.