Butler, Olivieri Win Titles at Mat Town Open
Jan 29 | Wrestling
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. ā Jacob Butler (157) and Joseph Olivieri (Unatt.-141) claimed individual titles to highlight action for No. 13 Rutgers wrestling at the Mat Town Open on Sunday in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Seven Scarlet Knights placed at the all-day tournament, including top-three finishes from Butler, Olivieri and rookie Max Hermes (Unatt.-133).
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In his first varsity action since November, Butler went 4-0 en route to his individual title at 157 pounds. In his championship match against 2022 NCAA qualifier Dashawn Farber (Lock Haven), Butler used two takedowns, an escape point and riding time to cruise to an 8-0 major decision. Butler also produced a pin in his first bout of the day.
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Competing unattached, Olivieri muscled four decisions, including a win in tie breaker two to Carter Bailey (Lehigh) to secure his individual title at 141 pounds. Currently in redshirt, this was Olivieri's first open appearance since he wrestled to a runner-up finish at the Princeton Open in November.
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Hermes finished third at 141 pounds, while Kyle Epperly (HWT) closed out the day in fourth. John O'Donnell (HWT), Brandan Chletsos (125) and Dylan Weaver (157) also placed for the Scarlet Knights.
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Rutgers returns to dual action on Sunday, February 4 when it hosts No. 7 Ohio State at Jersey Mike's Arena. The match is set for 1 p.m. ET and will stream on Big Ten Plus.
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In his first varsity action since November, Butler went 4-0 en route to his individual title at 157 pounds. In his championship match against 2022 NCAA qualifier Dashawn Farber (Lock Haven), Butler used two takedowns, an escape point and riding time to cruise to an 8-0 major decision. Butler also produced a pin in his first bout of the day.
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Competing unattached, Olivieri muscled four decisions, including a win in tie breaker two to Carter Bailey (Lehigh) to secure his individual title at 141 pounds. Currently in redshirt, this was Olivieri's first open appearance since he wrestled to a runner-up finish at the Princeton Open in November.
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Hermes finished third at 141 pounds, while Kyle Epperly (HWT) closed out the day in fourth. John O'Donnell (HWT), Brandan Chletsos (125) and Dylan Weaver (157) also placed for the Scarlet Knights.
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Rutgers returns to dual action on Sunday, February 4 when it hosts No. 7 Ohio State at Jersey Mike's Arena. The match is set for 1 p.m. ET and will stream on Big Ten Plus.
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