Wrestling Finishes at 2017 University Nationals
Jun 05 | Wrestling
AKRON, Ohio (June 5, 2017) - Rutgers wrestling finished action this weekend at the UWW University Nationals in Akron, Ohio. Anthony Ashnault, Michael Van Brill and John Van Brill all collected four victories to lead the Scarlet Knights, while Ashnault, Mike Van Brill and Nicholas Gravina advanced to the championship quarterfinals of their respective brackets.
Mike Van Brill had arguably the most impressive decision for RU over the weekend with his 11-8 decision against NC State's Kevin Jack at 70kg. Jack is a two-time All-American, which included a third-place finish at 141 pounds at the 2017 NCAA Championships in St. Louis.
Ashnault (65kg) rattled off four-straight victories before he had to withdraw from the tournament due to injury. Gravina also made it to the quarterfinals at 86kg before he was forced out due to injury.
John Van Brill lost his second round championship bout to Terrell Forbes before collecting three-straight wins in the wrestle backs at 74kg. Four other Scarlet Knights - Alex Mackall (57kg), Joseph Grello (80kg), Jordan Pagano (86kg) and Matthew Correnti (97kg) - all contributed three wins during the tournament.
Full results from this weekend's University Nationals can be found below.
Alex Mackall | 57kg | 3-2
Brandon Loperfido (Mat Town USA) W-ST, 10-0 1:42
Lawson Ludwin (Tiger Wrestling Club) L-VT, 4-2 1:15
Marcus England (Coe College) W-ST, 10-0 0:37
Jared Brickley (Olivet Wrestling Club) W-SP, 15-3 4:09
Austin Miller (Mat Town USA) L-SP, 14-3 5:09
Anthony Ashnault | 65kg | 4-2
Lincoln Olson (OKST/Cowboy Wrestling Club) W-ST, 10-0 1:58
Anthony Rubino (Northern Illinois RTC) W-ST, 1:03
Collin Purinton (Nebraska Wrestling Training Center) W-PP, 11-9
Kevin Budock (Virginia Beach Reg. Training Center) W-SP, 12-1 2:50
Brock Zacherl (Clarion RTC) L-VF
Collin Purinton (Nebraska Wrestling Training Center) L-VF
Michael Van Brill |70kg | 4-2
Kyle Shoop (Mat Town USA) W-SP, 12-1 2:10
Alex Smythe (Buffalo WC) W-PP, 10-8
Nick Widmann (Drexel) W-PP, 12-6
Kevin Jack (Wolfpack Wrestling Club) W-PP, 11-8
Cole Erickson (Coe College) L-ST, 11-0 1:38
Mitch Finesilver (Blue Blood Wrestling Club) L-ST, 10-0 1:30
John Van Brill | 74kg | 4-2
Creed Lumpp (George Mason) W-SP, 16-6 5:46
Terrell Forbes (Virginia Beach Reg. Training Center) L-ST, 10-0 0:55
Chase Straw (C-RTC) W-VT, 4-0 0:51
Alex Donovan (Centenary University) W-ST, 10-0 3:31
Justin Thomas (Sooner Wrestling Club) W-VT, 8-5 4:46
Bryant Clagon (Broncs Wrestling Club) L-SP, 12-2 4:23
Brett Donner | 74kg |1-2
First Round Bye
Connor Flynn (Missouri Wrestling Foundation) L-ST, 10-0 4:29
Consolation Round of 64 Bye
Colston Diblasi (C-RTC) W-ST, 10-0 4:20
Jacob Wentzel (Pittsburgh WC) L-PP, 11-2
Joseph Grello | 80kg | 3-2
First Round Bye
Tre'Vaugh Craig (Unattached) W-ST, 10-0 1:05
Andrew McNally (Eastern Michigan) W-PP, 11-8
Brandon Krone (Minnesota Storm) W-PP, 14-6
Jordan Kutler (Lehigh Valley WC) L-ST, 10-0 1:49
Kaleb Young (University of Iowa) L-VB
Nicholas Gravina | 86kg | 3-2
First Round Bye
Gary Jantzer (Wolverine Wrestling Club) W-PP, 12-4
Antonio Agee (Virginia Beach Reg. Training Center) W-VT, 4-0 1:49
Bryce Carr (Chattanooga) W-PP, 5-5
Myles Martin (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club) L-VB, 0-4 0:57
Alexander DeCiantis (Drexel) L-FOR
Jordan Pagano | 86kg | 3-2
Niki Cappello (Terrapin Wrestling Club) W-ST, 10-0 1:52
Austin Harrison (George Mason) W-ST, 10-0 0:58
Landon Pelham (Central Michigan) W-ST, 10-0 3:25
Keegan Moore (CWC/MWC) L-SP, 11-1 4:49
Nick Corba (NEORTC) L-EX
Kevin Mulligan | 86kg | 1-2
First Round Bye
Jacob Hinz (Hoosier Wrestling Club) L-PP, 10-8
Consolation Round of 64 Bye
Elliott Pedigo (Campbell) W-ST, 10-0 1:18
Landon Pelham (Central Michigan) L-VT, 2-6 2:28
Matthew Correnti | 97 kg | 3-2
David Showunmi (Stanford-California RTC) L-PP, 6-2
Zachary Bruce (Pittsburg WC) W-PP, 12-8
Randall Diabe (App State RTC) W-VT, 4-0 0:23
Donovan Fouchey (Missouri Wrestling Club) W-SP, 20-8 5:00
David Whisler (Terrapin Wrestling Club) L-ST, 10-0 1:04
Ralph Normandia | 125kg | 0-2
First Round Bye
Malik McDonald (Wolfpack Wrestling Club) L-PP, 6-3
Gannon Gremmel (C-RTC) L-VT, 11-2 4:23
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