From NYU Athletics

The New York University wrestling team earned its first University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship since 2017 (and its 11th overall) by defeating Case Western Reserve University and the University of Chicago on Saturday, February 15, at NYU's Brooklyn Athletic Facility.

NYU, currently ranked #11 in the nation by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) overwhelmed Case 43-6 in its first match and then clinched the title with a 28-11 victory over Chicago.

"It's great to get the title back after two years without it," said NYU Senior Assistant Coach Corey Luce. "We had some injuries the past few years, but we showed what we can do when we are healthy."

NYU won eight of the 10 bouts vs. the Spartans, as Cole Karam (Bath, PA/Bethlehem Catholic) (165), William Ortman (285), Tyler Crew (St. Marys, GA/Camden County) (125), and Trent Furman (Washington Township, NJ/Westwood Regional) (133) all produced falls. Both Sean Lyons (Sewell, NJ/St. Joseph's Prep) (157) and Miguel Ruiz (Madera, CA/Madera) (184) recorded technical falls.

Crews' victory was recorded against last season's UAA Rookie of the Year, Adam Kates.

Then in the Championship Match vs. the Maroons (who had earlier defeated Case 32-18), NYU won the first three bouts and were never seriously threatened. Jack La Corte (Monmouth Beach, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) (197) recorded a first-period fall, while Crew produced a technical fall and Lyons scored a major decision. 

Lyons was named the UAA's Most Outstanding Wrestler, Head Coach Bruce Haberli and his assistants were named UAA Coaching Staff of the Year and six NYU wrestlers were selected All-UAA.

"Sean was terrific today and we look forward to seeing him continue to excel as we head towards the NCAA Championships."