Men’s Wrestling: 8–1 After Keystone Win

NJCU Wrestling Dominates Keystone College with Decisive 53-3 Victory

A commanding performance by teh New Jersey City University (NJCU) men’s wrestling team resulted in a 53-3 victory over Keystone College on Thursday, December 4, at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center. The Gothic Knights’ win elevates their season record to 8-1,while Keystone College falls to 0-6.

The NJCU wrestling team established dominance early in the match, securing a series of victories that quickly widened the gap between them and their opponents. Kyle Figueroa, a freshman from Tabernacle, N.J., initiated the scoring with a forfeit victory at the 125-pound weight class.

The momentum continued with Lucas Torre,a senior,delivering the fastest pin of the evening at 133 pounds in just 1:20 – his fourth fall of the season. This swift victory extended the NJCU lead to 12-0. Another forfeit win at 141 pounds, secured by Andy Rice, further solidified the Gothic Knights’ advantage, bringing the score to 18-0.

Did you know? – NJCU’s wrestling program has a rich history, with multiple individual NCAA qualifiers and Metropolitan Championship titles. The team consistently strives for excellence both on and off the mat.

Standout Performances Fuel NJCU Victory

At 149 pounds, senior Zach Vera added to the team’s surge with a pin in 4:27, marking his 12th win of the season. Freshman Sebastian Romero then broke through with his first victory, achieving a 19-2 technical fall in 4:23 at 157 pounds.

The winning streak continued as freshman Zahier Chiles secured his first pin of the year at 165 pounds, finishing his match in 1:54 and pushing the score to 35-0. Sophomore Diego Viera added another forfeit win at 174 pounds – his fourth at the weight class and sixth overall – extending the lead to 41-0. Junior William Chrysler then earned his first pin of the season at 184 pounds, completing his match in 2:39 and bringing the score to 47-0.

pro tip: – Wrestling matches are scored by points awarded for takedowns, escapes, reversals, near falls, and pins. A pin ends the match immediately, awarding six points.

Keystone College Finds a Point, But NJCU Closes Strong

Keystone College managed to break through at 197 pounds with a hard-fought 10-8 decision, reducing the deficit to 47-3. However, NJCU swiftly regained control, closing out the night with a final forfeit victory from heavyweight Walter Thomas.

Reader question: – What do you think was the key to NJCU’s dominant performance in this match? share your thoughts!

Why: The NJCU wrestling team aimed to continue their strong season with a decisive victory against Keystone college.
Who: The New Jersey City university (NJCU) Gothic Knights defeated keystone College. Key performers included Kyle Figueroa, Lucas Torre, Zach Vera, Sebastian Romero, Zahier Chiles, Diego Viera, William Chrysler, and Walter Thomas.
What: NJCU achieved a commanding 53-3 victory over Keystone College in a wrestling match.
How: NJCU dominated through a combination of forfeit wins, pins, and technical falls, establishing a notable lead early in the match. Keystone College managed a single decision victory at 197 pounds, but NJCU closed out the match with another forfeit. The final score was 53-3 in favor of NJCU.

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