Princeton University Athletics
Sunday, December 3
Princeton, N.J.
1:00 PM
Princeton University
vs
Indiana
Wrestling Set to Host Indiana in Home Opener on Sunday
December 01, 2023 | Wrestling
vs. Indiana
December 3 (Sun.) | 1:00 p.m. | Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
ESPN+ | Tickets | Digital Program
PRINCETON, NJ - The Princeton wrestlers are set to host their dual-match season opener against Indiana this Sunday. Joe Dubuque's inaugural head coaching dual will take place with the Big Ten test, marking a significant moment as he faces his alma mater. Wrestling action will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 2nd in Jadwin Gym and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Sunday's dual is set to be the third meeting between these programs. The series is tied at 1-1. The Tigers won 23-15 over the Hoosiers during the 1973-74 season. Last season, the Tigers were defeated 22-13. Current captains Blaine Bergey, Luke Stout and Nate Dugan all had victories over their Indiana opponents last year.
Probables
Dubuque's Debrief
"I'm really excited about this weekend," said head coach Joe Dubuque. "First home dual, honoring Pat Glory the national champion, exciting things around the program. We have a young young team that's motivated and wants to set their own legacy. I think it starts with this dual meet. For me, it's obviously important. Indiana is where I had my success as an athlete and had success as a coach. Wrestling them is pretty cool with it being my first dual meet as head coach. Wrestling their team being coached by Angel Escobedo, who is a guy that I trained with, a guy who I coached, is also very exciting. A lot of things are coming together to make this day really special. At the end of the day, they are our opponents and it's a good test for our team to come out and really put on the line what our brand is and to solidify the style of wrestling that we want to bring match in and match out. This weekend it's going to be a test. Overall, I'm really excited for it"
Princeton head coach Joe Dubuque clinched dual NCAA titles during his stint at Indiana, claiming victories at 125 in both 2005 and 2006. He shares the distinction of being a two-time NCAA champion in Indiana's wrestling history with Charlie McDaniel (275, 1935 & 38). Notably, Dubuque is Indiana's second-most recent NCAA champion, succeeded by Angel Escobedo, the current head coach, who secured his victory at 125 in 2008. Dubuque, a three-time All-American, secured an eighth-place finish in 2004 and concluded his collegiate career with an impressive 114-18 record.
2023-24 Captains
Nate Dugan, Luke Stout, Aidan Conner, Sean Pierson, Blaine Bergey
Dugan's Decisions
Nate Dugan is currently 6-1 this season. The senior secured a decisive victory by decision over Jakob Gilfoil from West Point Prep at the 2023 Princeton Open, concluding with a final score of 10-3. Maintaining his winning momentum, he triumphed over Ericson Velasquez from Hofstra in another decision match, securing a score of 8-1. In a closely contested battle, Dugan emerged victorious against Jt Davis of Lehigh, securing a final score of 4-2. Finally, in the 1st place bout, Dugan claimed first place with a win by a medical forfeit, concluding his outstanding series of matches in the opening day of competition for the 2023-24 season. At the 2023 Navy Classic, Nate Dugan finished in third place with a notable 11-4 win over Zyan Hall from Navy.
Sturdy Stout
Stout's record this season is 9-1. At the Princeton Open, Stout won his first bout by ech fall with a commanding score of 19-3. Stout continued his winning streak in the second match achieved a victory by pin at 5 minutes and 16 seconds. He secured a tech fall victory, 17-2, followed by another major decision victory, 15-1. Stout showcased the distinctive Princeton wrestling style characterized by abundant action and impressive scoring.
At the 2023 Navy Classic, Luke Stout won the title over No. 6 Silas Allred and went 5-0 on the day. He secured two pins, one tech fall in 6 minutes and 54 seconds, and two decsions on the day. Stout best No. 6 Silas Allred from Nebraska and won 4-1 by decision in sudden victory.
Magic Mikey
Mikey Squires' record this season is 7-2. At the Princeton Open, Squires showcased his dominance in the 174-pound weight class, securing a notable 5th place finish after a series of three impressive victories by technical fall in a row.
Pierson's Prowess
Sean Pierson holds a 5-3 record this season. Pierson competed at this year's Michigan State Open and won his first match of the day with a 12-3 major decision. At the Navy Classic, the senior placed 5th at 133 having three wins by decision and one win by technical fall, 18-2 in 6 minutes and 31 seconds.
In The Rankings
As of November 27th, the Tigers have two wrestlers ranked by national media outlets. Luke Stout, competing in the 197-pound weight class, commands notable recognition. According to FloWrestling, he holds the No. 10 ranking, while InterMat places him at No. 11, and WrestleStat acknowledges him at No. 11. In the 184-pound weight class, Nate Dugan has also earned his place in the rankings. InterMat and FloWrestling rank him at No. 28, while WrestleStat grants him a commendable No. 29 ranking.
Season Tickets
Don't miss out on any home meet action. All eight Princeton home duals will be ticketed events. Purchase your season, group or individual tickets for Princeton duals here.
Social Media
Up Next
The Princeton wrestling squad will travel to Rutgers on December 8th to take on their Big Ten in-state rival.
December 3 (Sun.) | 1:00 p.m. | Jadwin Gym - Princeton, NJ
ESPN+ | Tickets | Digital Program
PRINCETON, NJ - The Princeton wrestlers are set to host their dual-match season opener against Indiana this Sunday. Joe Dubuque's inaugural head coaching dual will take place with the Big Ten test, marking a significant moment as he faces his alma mater. Wrestling action will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 2nd in Jadwin Gym and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Sunday's dual is set to be the third meeting between these programs. The series is tied at 1-1. The Tigers won 23-15 over the Hoosiers during the 1973-74 season. Last season, the Tigers were defeated 22-13. Current captains Blaine Bergey, Luke Stout and Nate Dugan all had victories over their Indiana opponents last year.
Probables
| Princeton | Weight | Indiana |
| Drew Heethuis | 125 | Michael Spangler |
| Sean Pierson | 133 | Cayden Rooks |
| Tyler Vazquez | 141 | No. 28 Dan Fongaro |
| Eligh Rivera | 149 | No. 8 Graham Rooks |
| Rocco Camillaci | 157 | No. 17 Brayton Lee or Nico Bolivar |
| Blaine Bergey or Holden Garcia | 165 | No. 11 Derek Gilcher |
| Mikey Squires | 174 | No. 9 DJ Washington |
| No. 28 Nate Dugan | 184 | Roman Rogotzke |
| No. 10 Luke Stout | 197 | Gabe Sollars |
| Matt Cover | 285 | No. 31 Nick Willham |
Dubuque's Debrief
"I'm really excited about this weekend," said head coach Joe Dubuque. "First home dual, honoring Pat Glory the national champion, exciting things around the program. We have a young young team that's motivated and wants to set their own legacy. I think it starts with this dual meet. For me, it's obviously important. Indiana is where I had my success as an athlete and had success as a coach. Wrestling them is pretty cool with it being my first dual meet as head coach. Wrestling their team being coached by Angel Escobedo, who is a guy that I trained with, a guy who I coached, is also very exciting. A lot of things are coming together to make this day really special. At the end of the day, they are our opponents and it's a good test for our team to come out and really put on the line what our brand is and to solidify the style of wrestling that we want to bring match in and match out. This weekend it's going to be a test. Overall, I'm really excited for it"
Princeton head coach Joe Dubuque clinched dual NCAA titles during his stint at Indiana, claiming victories at 125 in both 2005 and 2006. He shares the distinction of being a two-time NCAA champion in Indiana's wrestling history with Charlie McDaniel (275, 1935 & 38). Notably, Dubuque is Indiana's second-most recent NCAA champion, succeeded by Angel Escobedo, the current head coach, who secured his victory at 125 in 2008. Dubuque, a three-time All-American, secured an eighth-place finish in 2004 and concluded his collegiate career with an impressive 114-18 record.
2023-24 Captains
Nate Dugan, Luke Stout, Aidan Conner, Sean Pierson, Blaine Bergey
Kings of the Jungle??
— Princeton Wrestling (@tigerwrestling) November 20, 2023
Presenting your 2023-24 Princeton Wrestling Captains!#letsgetwild pic.twitter.com/LKMzzjccGm
Dugan's Decisions
Nate Dugan is currently 6-1 this season. The senior secured a decisive victory by decision over Jakob Gilfoil from West Point Prep at the 2023 Princeton Open, concluding with a final score of 10-3. Maintaining his winning momentum, he triumphed over Ericson Velasquez from Hofstra in another decision match, securing a score of 8-1. In a closely contested battle, Dugan emerged victorious against Jt Davis of Lehigh, securing a final score of 4-2. Finally, in the 1st place bout, Dugan claimed first place with a win by a medical forfeit, concluding his outstanding series of matches in the opening day of competition for the 2023-24 season. At the 2023 Navy Classic, Nate Dugan finished in third place with a notable 11-4 win over Zyan Hall from Navy.
Sturdy Stout
Stout's record this season is 9-1. At the Princeton Open, Stout won his first bout by ech fall with a commanding score of 19-3. Stout continued his winning streak in the second match achieved a victory by pin at 5 minutes and 16 seconds. He secured a tech fall victory, 17-2, followed by another major decision victory, 15-1. Stout showcased the distinctive Princeton wrestling style characterized by abundant action and impressive scoring.
At the 2023 Navy Classic, Luke Stout won the title over No. 6 Silas Allred and went 5-0 on the day. He secured two pins, one tech fall in 6 minutes and 54 seconds, and two decsions on the day. Stout best No. 6 Silas Allred from Nebraska and won 4-1 by decision in sudden victory.
Wake up. Coffee. Luke Stout Navy Classic Champ! ?? @lukestout35 #letsgetwild
— Princeton Wrestling (@tigerwrestling) November 19, 2023
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Magic Mikey
Mikey Squires' record this season is 7-2. At the Princeton Open, Squires showcased his dominance in the 174-pound weight class, securing a notable 5th place finish after a series of three impressive victories by technical fall in a row.
Mikey Squires went 3-1 at the Navy Classic with a third place finish. Squires secured a Technical Fall victory over Dimmerling, with a commanding score of 15-0 in2 minutes and 41 seconds in his first bout. He had a 6-1 decision in his second match, and following a loss in his third bout, he rebounded with by narrowly clinching victory with a tight scoreline of 10-9 to take third place.
Pierson's Prowess
Sean Pierson holds a 5-3 record this season. Pierson competed at this year's Michigan State Open and won his first match of the day with a 12-3 major decision. At the Navy Classic, the senior placed 5th at 133 having three wins by decision and one win by technical fall, 18-2 in 6 minutes and 31 seconds.
In The Rankings
As of November 27th, the Tigers have two wrestlers ranked by national media outlets. Luke Stout, competing in the 197-pound weight class, commands notable recognition. According to FloWrestling, he holds the No. 10 ranking, while InterMat places him at No. 11, and WrestleStat acknowledges him at No. 11. In the 184-pound weight class, Nate Dugan has also earned his place in the rankings. InterMat and FloWrestling rank him at No. 28, while WrestleStat grants him a commendable No. 29 ranking.
Season Tickets
Don't miss out on any home meet action. All eight Princeton home duals will be ticketed events. Purchase your season, group or individual tickets for Princeton duals here.
Social Media
For the latest news and updates, follow along with the Princeton wrestling social media.
Twitter: @tigerwrestling
Instagram: @princetonwrestling
Up Next
The Princeton wrestling squad will travel to Rutgers on December 8th to take on their Big Ten in-state rival.
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