Saturday, February 23
Lewisburg, PA
12:00 PM
Columbia
at
Bucknell
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin
Wrestling Concludes Regular Season at Bucknell, Bloomsburg
2/21/2019 10:42:00โฏAM | Men's Wrestling
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With two victories on Saturday, Columbia would register its most NCAA Division I dual match wins since 1980-81; Lions enter weekend with 8-5 record.
LEWISBURG, Pa./BLOOMSBURG, Pa.โColumbia Wrestling hits the road for its final two regular season matches on Saturday matches when the Lions travel to Bucknell for a Noon EIWA match in Lewisburg, Pa., then drive 35 miles east to wrestle Bloomsburg at 3 p.m. The Bucknell match will take place at Davis Gym on Bucknell's campus, while the Bloomsburg match will take place at Nelson Fieldhouse.
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The Bucknell match can be accessed live on the Patriot League Network at this link, while the Bloomsburg match will be streamed at this link.
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With its final two regular season dual matches, Columbia (8-5) is chasing history. With a win over Bucknellย on Saturday, the Lions would register nine NCAA Division I wins for the first time since the 1980-81 season. Currently, Columbia's eight NCAA Division I dual match wins ranks tied for second among top win totals since 1980-81: 10โ1980-81; 8โfive times, 2018-19, 2013-14, 2007-08, 2005-06 and 1998-99.
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ABOUT THE LIONS
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Columbia is led by Dan Reed and Laurence Kosoy. Both are ranked among the top wrestlers at their respective weight classes by the EIWA. Reed is ranked No. 4 in the 157-pound class with a 21-6 overall record (6-3 in EIWA), while Kosoy is No. 5 in the 165-pound weight class with a 19-11 overall record (5-4 in EIWA bouts). Max Elling has won 17 matches at 174 pounds (5-4 in EIWA action), Danny Fongaro is 15-10 at 141 pounds, Cole Corrigan is on a six-match win streak and is 7-2 in EIWA bouts at 149 pounds, Matt Kazimir is 15-3 at 133 pounds and Joe Manchio is 15-12 at 125 pounds.
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Columbia, which has won four of its last six dual matches, owns an 8-5 overall record and is 4-5 in EIWA duals this year. Complete Columbia statistics are listed at this link.
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ABOUT BUCKNELL
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Bucknell is 6-10 overall and 4-6 in the EIWA. On a three-match losing streak, the Bison will celebrate senior day prior to their Columbia match Saturday. Bucknell is led by Zach Hartman, who sports a team-best 22-5 overall record and 10-0 EIWA record at 157 pounds. Other top Bison include Drew Phipps, who is 20-7 overall at 197 pounds, Jacob Ferreira, who is 15-11 at 184 pounds, Frankie Guida, Jr., who is 14-11 at 174 and Jakob Campbell, who is 14-8 at 125. Bucknell's statistics are available at this link.
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ABOUT BLOOMSBURG
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Bloomsburg enters the weekend with a 3-10 overall record. The Huskies, who have lost two consecutive dual matches to Rider and Ohio, will host Appalachian State at 1 p.m. on Saturday before taking on the visiting Lions. Top wrestlers for Bloomsburg include Trevor Allard (21-10) at 184, Wally Girard (16-11) at 125, Nate Newberry (14-11) at 157, Grant Bond (13-8) at 149, and Bruce Graeber (11-13) at heavyweight. Bloomsburg's statistics are available at this link.
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UP NEXT
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Columbia will compete in the EIWA Championships which are scheduled for Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 9.
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The Bucknell match can be accessed live on the Patriot League Network at this link, while the Bloomsburg match will be streamed at this link.
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With its final two regular season dual matches, Columbia (8-5) is chasing history. With a win over Bucknellย on Saturday, the Lions would register nine NCAA Division I wins for the first time since the 1980-81 season. Currently, Columbia's eight NCAA Division I dual match wins ranks tied for second among top win totals since 1980-81: 10โ1980-81; 8โfive times, 2018-19, 2013-14, 2007-08, 2005-06 and 1998-99.
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ABOUT THE LIONS
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Columbia is led by Dan Reed and Laurence Kosoy. Both are ranked among the top wrestlers at their respective weight classes by the EIWA. Reed is ranked No. 4 in the 157-pound class with a 21-6 overall record (6-3 in EIWA), while Kosoy is No. 5 in the 165-pound weight class with a 19-11 overall record (5-4 in EIWA bouts). Max Elling has won 17 matches at 174 pounds (5-4 in EIWA action), Danny Fongaro is 15-10 at 141 pounds, Cole Corrigan is on a six-match win streak and is 7-2 in EIWA bouts at 149 pounds, Matt Kazimir is 15-3 at 133 pounds and Joe Manchio is 15-12 at 125 pounds.
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Columbia, which has won four of its last six dual matches, owns an 8-5 overall record and is 4-5 in EIWA duals this year. Complete Columbia statistics are listed at this link.
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ABOUT BUCKNELL
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Bucknell is 6-10 overall and 4-6 in the EIWA. On a three-match losing streak, the Bison will celebrate senior day prior to their Columbia match Saturday. Bucknell is led by Zach Hartman, who sports a team-best 22-5 overall record and 10-0 EIWA record at 157 pounds. Other top Bison include Drew Phipps, who is 20-7 overall at 197 pounds, Jacob Ferreira, who is 15-11 at 184 pounds, Frankie Guida, Jr., who is 14-11 at 174 and Jakob Campbell, who is 14-8 at 125. Bucknell's statistics are available at this link.
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ABOUT BLOOMSBURG
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Bloomsburg enters the weekend with a 3-10 overall record. The Huskies, who have lost two consecutive dual matches to Rider and Ohio, will host Appalachian State at 1 p.m. on Saturday before taking on the visiting Lions. Top wrestlers for Bloomsburg include Trevor Allard (21-10) at 184, Wally Girard (16-11) at 125, Nate Newberry (14-11) at 157, Grant Bond (13-8) at 149, and Bruce Graeber (11-13) at heavyweight. Bloomsburg's statistics are available at this link.
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UP NEXT
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Columbia will compete in the EIWA Championships which are scheduled for Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 9.
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