Wrestling: Week Three Rankings Update
Jan 26 | Wrestling
PISCATAWAY, N.J. ā Rutgers wrestling (0-2) appears as high as No. 14 in the latest round of national rankings. After their tight 19-14 dual loss to No. 11 Ohio State on Sunday, the Scarlet Knights moved back three spots to No. 20 in Tuesday's NWCA Coaches Poll and are ranked No. 14 by FloWrestling, No. 17 by TrackWrestling and WIN Magazine and No. 18 by Intermat, respectively.
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RU remained one of a record 12 teams from the Big Ten Conference ranked in the latest NWCA Coaches Poll. Five conference members appear in the top 10 of the poll, including No. 1 Iowa, No. 2 Michigan, No. 4 Penn State, No. 7 Nebraska and No. 9 Illinois. With its conference-only regular season, Rutgers is slated to have faced at least seven ranked foes before the postseason.
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Poznanski earns Consensus Recognition
John Poznanski solidified himself in the national rankings and appears as high as No. 12 in the country at 184 pounds by FloWrestling. The rookie, who has started his collegiate career 2-0, is also No. 14 by The Open Mat, No. 15 by TrackWrestling, No. 17 by Amateur Wrestling News, and No. 18 by Intermat. The movement comes after Poznanski defeated then-No. 8 Rocky Jordan, 9-6, on Sunday during RU's dual with No. 11 Ohio State.
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Kanniard enters the Rankings
After his 7-5 win in sudden victory over then-No. 25 Elijah Cleary, Robert Kanniard moved to No. 25 in the latest 157-pound rankings from FloWrestling. The Wall, New Jersey, native is also No. 22 by TrackWrestling and No. 28 by The Open Mat with his 1-1 record to begin 2021.
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Rivera Remains No. 1 by FloWrestling
Sebastian Rivera remained No. 1 at 141 pounds and the No. 7 pound-for-pound wrestler in the country by FloWrestling after his dominant 11-2 major decision over Dylan D'Emilio on Sunday in Columbus. Rivera, who is 2-0 with two majors to begin his RU career, is also No. 2 by Amateur Wrestling News, No. 3 by The Open Mat, TrackWrestling and WIN Magazine, and No. 4 by Intermat.
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Full Rankings Breakdown
In total, nine Scarlet Knights are ranked across the various wrestling publications. A full rankings breakdown can be found below.
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Up Next
Rutgers hosts No. 15 Minnesota and No. 19 Purdue for a tri-meet on Sunday, Jan. 31. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. ET and will stream live via BTN Plus.
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125 ā Nicolas Aguilar (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: 22
The Open Mat: 19
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 15
WIN Magazine: NR
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133 ā Sammy Alvarez (1-0)
Intermat: 6
FloWrestling: 6
The Open Mat: 6
Amateur Wrestling News: 7
TrackWrestling: 6
WIN Magazine: 7
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141 ā Sebastian Rivera (2-0)
Intermat: 4
FloWrestling: 1
The Open Mat: 3
Amateur Wrestling News: 2
TrackWrestling: 3
WIN Magazine: 3
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157 ā Robert Kanniard (1-1)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: 25
The Open Mat: 28
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 22
WIN Magazine: NR
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165 ā Brett Donner (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: NR
The Open Mat: NR
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 29
WIN Magazine: NR
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174 ā Joseph Grello (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: 25
The Open Mat: 21
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 23
WIN Magazine: 16
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184 ā John Poznanski (2-0)
Intermat: 18
FloWrestling: 12
The Open Mat: 14
Amateur Wrestling News: 17
TrackWrestling: 15
WIN Magazine: NR
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197 ā Billy Janzer (1-1)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: NR
The Open Mat: 29
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 27
WIN Magazine: NR
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HWT ā Christian Colucci (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: NR
The Open Mat: NR
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 30
WIN Magazine: NR
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Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com. For additional updates, please download theĀ Gameday App.
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RU remained one of a record 12 teams from the Big Ten Conference ranked in the latest NWCA Coaches Poll. Five conference members appear in the top 10 of the poll, including No. 1 Iowa, No. 2 Michigan, No. 4 Penn State, No. 7 Nebraska and No. 9 Illinois. With its conference-only regular season, Rutgers is slated to have faced at least seven ranked foes before the postseason.
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Poznanski earns Consensus Recognition
John Poznanski solidified himself in the national rankings and appears as high as No. 12 in the country at 184 pounds by FloWrestling. The rookie, who has started his collegiate career 2-0, is also No. 14 by The Open Mat, No. 15 by TrackWrestling, No. 17 by Amateur Wrestling News, and No. 18 by Intermat. The movement comes after Poznanski defeated then-No. 8 Rocky Jordan, 9-6, on Sunday during RU's dual with No. 11 Ohio State.
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Kanniard enters the Rankings
After his 7-5 win in sudden victory over then-No. 25 Elijah Cleary, Robert Kanniard moved to No. 25 in the latest 157-pound rankings from FloWrestling. The Wall, New Jersey, native is also No. 22 by TrackWrestling and No. 28 by The Open Mat with his 1-1 record to begin 2021.
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Rivera Remains No. 1 by FloWrestling
Sebastian Rivera remained No. 1 at 141 pounds and the No. 7 pound-for-pound wrestler in the country by FloWrestling after his dominant 11-2 major decision over Dylan D'Emilio on Sunday in Columbus. Rivera, who is 2-0 with two majors to begin his RU career, is also No. 2 by Amateur Wrestling News, No. 3 by The Open Mat, TrackWrestling and WIN Magazine, and No. 4 by Intermat.
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Full Rankings Breakdown
In total, nine Scarlet Knights are ranked across the various wrestling publications. A full rankings breakdown can be found below.
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Up Next
Rutgers hosts No. 15 Minnesota and No. 19 Purdue for a tri-meet on Sunday, Jan. 31. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. ET and will stream live via BTN Plus.
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125 ā Nicolas Aguilar (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: 22
The Open Mat: 19
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 15
WIN Magazine: NR
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133 ā Sammy Alvarez (1-0)
Intermat: 6
FloWrestling: 6
The Open Mat: 6
Amateur Wrestling News: 7
TrackWrestling: 6
WIN Magazine: 7
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141 ā Sebastian Rivera (2-0)
Intermat: 4
FloWrestling: 1
The Open Mat: 3
Amateur Wrestling News: 2
TrackWrestling: 3
WIN Magazine: 3
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157 ā Robert Kanniard (1-1)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: 25
The Open Mat: 28
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 22
WIN Magazine: NR
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165 ā Brett Donner (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: NR
The Open Mat: NR
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 29
WIN Magazine: NR
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174 ā Joseph Grello (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: 25
The Open Mat: 21
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 23
WIN Magazine: 16
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184 ā John Poznanski (2-0)
Intermat: 18
FloWrestling: 12
The Open Mat: 14
Amateur Wrestling News: 17
TrackWrestling: 15
WIN Magazine: NR
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197 ā Billy Janzer (1-1)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: NR
The Open Mat: 29
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 27
WIN Magazine: NR
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HWT ā Christian Colucci (0-2)
Intermat: NR
FloWrestling: NR
The Open Mat: NR
Amateur Wrestling News: NR
TrackWrestling: 30
WIN Magazine: NR
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Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com. For additional updates, please download theĀ Gameday App.
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