Princeton University
EIWA Championships
Tiger Secure Five Placewinners at EIWA Championships
March 10, 2024 | Wrestling
LEWISBURG, Pa. - At this year's EIWA Championships held by Bucknell, the Princeton wrestling team showcased five Tigers on the podium. This marks the eighth consecutive year, dating back to the 2014-2015 season, that Princeton has had a finalist in the EIWA tournament, with Nate Dugan contending for the 184-pound title. The Tigers finished 8th overall with a team score of 68.5.
Ahead of the DI 2024 Wrestling National Championships in Kansas City in two weeks, Princeton secured three spots with wrestlers Luke Stout, Nate Dugan, and Matt Cover. The Tigers will be eagerly anticipating the NCAA selection show on Wednesday, March 13th, to determine any at-large bids for this year's tournament.
Matt Cover, seeded eighth, concluded the tournament by securing fourth place on the podium. Cover achieved a 4-2 record in competition, defeating the fourth-seeded Keaton Kluevar. The senior secured two victories by major decision but came up short in the third-place match, losing to the fifth-ranked Lewis Fernandes from Cornell. Nevertheless, Matt Cover has earned qualification for the national tournament and secures a place in Kansas City.
Tyler Vazquez, seeded twelfth, secured fifth place at 141 pounds. Despite losing his initial match of the tournament, the freshman displayed resilience in the consolation bracket, ultimately achieving a commendable 4-2 record on the mat throughout the weekend. Vazquez showcased his young collegiate prowess by securing two pins, one of which occurred during the fifth-place match in session IV of the tournament.
Eligh Rivera, seeded fifth, clinched a seventh-place finish at 149 pounds. Another freshman, he battled in the quarterfinals of the championship bracket but fell short, which required him to make a climb through the consolation ladder. Rivera concluded the tournament with a 3-2 record. In the seventh-place match, he emerged triumphant with a high-scoring victory of 14-9 over the twelfth-seeded Richard Fedalen.
Luke Stout secured sixth place at this year's tournament. On the first day of competition, Stout achieved a flawless 2-0 record, highlighted by an impressive technical fall victory over the fifth-seeded Cole Urbas, with a commanding score of 17-2 (6:35). However, Stout encountered an unfortunate circumstance, leading to his withdrawal from the semifinals. Nonetheless, Stout will mark his third appearance at this year's NCAA Championships.
Final Results
125:
R16: Drew Heethuis (8) DEC Desmond Pleasant (9), 5-1
QF: Luke Stanich (1) F Drew Heethuis (8), 3-0 (4:07)
Consi of 8 #2: Mike Joyce (10) DEC Drew Heethuis (8), 14-7
133:
R16: Michael Colaiocco (3) MD Sean Pierson (14), 11-2
Consi of 8 #1: Andrew Fallon (11) DEC Sean Pierson (14), 12-5
141:
R16: Kai Owen (5) MD Tyler Vazquez (12), 8-0
Consi of 8 #1: Tyler Vazquez (12) TF Michael Jaffe (13), 17-2 (2:41)
Consi of 8 #2: Tyler Vazquez (12) F Vince Cornella (2), 0-0, 0:00
Consi of 4: Tyler Vazquez (12) F Nate Lucier (11), 4-0 (6:16)
Consi-Semis: CJ Composto (4) DEC Tyler Vazquez (12), 5-3
5th Place: Tyler Vazquez (12) F Pat Phillips (8), 3-0 (2:17)
149:
R16: Eligh Rivera (5) MD Richard Fedalen (12), 13-4
QF: Jude Swisher (4) MD Eligh Rivera (5), 13-1
Consi of 8 #2: Eligh Rivera (5) MD Kaeman Smith (7), 13-5
Consi of 4: Dominic Findora (9) DEC Eligh Rivera (5), 4-2
7th Place: Eligh Rivera (5) DEC Richard Fedalen (12), 14-9
157:
R16: James Harrington (7) DEC Rocco Camillaci (10), 5-3
Consi of 8 #1: Rocco Camillaci (10) DEC Dominic Wheatley (15), 9-4
Consi of 8 #2: Blake Saito (5) DEC Rocco Camillaci (10), 5-0
165:
R16: Blaine Bergey (12) DEC Gunner Filipowicz (5), 3-2
QF: Noah Mulvaney (4) MD Blaine Bergey (12), 11-2
Consi of 8 #2: Jake Logan (7) MD Blaine Bergey (12), 13-4
174:
R16: Lennox Wolak (3) F Mikey Squires (14), 9-0 (0:51)
Consi of 8 #1: Mikey Squires (14) DEC Noah Fox (6), 5-2
Consi of 8 #2: Philip Conigliaro (1) MD Mikey Squires (14), 15-2
184:
R16: Nate Dugan (3) MD Hunter Perez (14), 20-7
QF: Nate Dugan (3) DEC Jacob Nolan (6), 4-2
SF: Nate Dugan (3) DEC James Conway (2), 5-4
1st Place: Aaron Ayzerov (5) DEC Nate Dugan (3), 8-4
197:
R16: Luke Stout (4) MD Nikolas Miller (13), 17-3
QF: Luke Stout (4) TF Cole Urbas (5), 17-2 (6:35)
SF: Michael Beard (1) FOR Luke Stout (4), 0-0
285:
R16: Matt Cover (8) MD John Stout (9), 13-3
QF: Nathan Taylor (1) MD Matt Cover (8), 12-0
Consi of 8 #2: Matt Cover (8) MD Santino Morina (14), 12-0
Consi of 4: Matt Cover (8) DEF Keaton Kluevar (4), 8-0
Consi-Semis: Matt Cover (8) DEC Lucas Stoddard (6), 8-2 SV
3rd Place: Lewis Fernandes (5) DEC Matt Cover (8), 9-2
Up Next
The Princeton wrestling team will travel to Kansas City, Missouri to compete in the 2024 DI NCAA Wrestling Championships from March 21-23.
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