NWCA Duals: Weekend Wrestling Results & Highlights

Bloomsburg Wrestling Team Gains Valuable Experience at NWCA National Duals

Bloomsburg University’s wrestling team showcased resilience and individual brilliance at the NWCA National duals, facing a challenging field of Division I opponents including Drexel, CSU Bakersfield, Northern Iowa, Ohio, and Campbell. The Huskies demonstrated competitive spirit, securing key victories and gaining invaluable experience against some of the nation’s top programs.

Did you know? – The NWCA National Duals are considered one of the premier in-season wrestling tournaments, attracting teams from across the country. It provides a unique opportunity for teams to compete in a dual-meet format against a diverse range of opponents.

Heavyweight Dominance Leads the Way

Mason Rebuck, wrestling in the 285-pound class, emerged as a standout performer for Bloomsburg, finishing the weekend with an notable 4-1 record. Rebuck consistently delivered in the final matches of each dual, proving his ability to perform under pressure. His victories included a 6-3 sudden-victory decision against Mason Cover of CSU Bakersfield on Friday, a win by fall against Northern Iowa’s Grant Stromberg at 3:48, an emphatic 11-0 major decision over Wyatt Schmitt of Ohio, and a 2-0 decision over Sawyer VanRider of Campbell.

Raines and Chase Secure Crucial wins

At 197 pounds, Coy Raines delivered a strong performance, achieving a 3-1 record. Raines secured Bloomsburg’s sole win against Drexel, narrowly defeating Ibrahim Ameer with a 9-8 decision. He followed this with a dominant 9-0 major decision over Chris Neal of CSU Bakersfield and earned a forfeit victory against Campbell.

Jay Chase, competing at 149 pounds, also contributed significantly with two key decision wins. Chase defeated mikah Labuanan of CSU Bakersfield 9-5 and later secured a 4-2 decision against Jonathan chang of Campbell.

Pro tip – A “major decision” in wrestling occurs when a wrestler wins by eight or more points. Its a notable scoring advantage for the winning team in dual meets.

Additional Victories Across multiple Weight Classes

Bloomsburg’s success wasn’t limited to a few individuals. Connor Hudak (184 pounds) collected two victories, including an 8-5 decision over Jeremy Manibog of CSU Bakersfield and a forfeit win against Campbell. William Morrow (157 pounds) earned a 4-1 decision victory over Devyn Flores-Che of CSU Bakersfield, while Richie Woods (141 pounds) secured a hard-fought 4-2 decision over Abe Hermes of Ohio.Gavin Martin (125 pounds) and Vasillios Dimou (165 pounds) each earned forfeit victories against Campbell.

Huskies Close Out Duals with Victory

Bloomsburg concluded the NWCA National Duals with a decisive 30-17 victory over Campbell,capping off a weekend of growth and competition. The team gained valuable experience against top Division I programs, positioning them for continued success.

Looking Ahead: Homecoming and Military Recognition

The Bloomsburg wrestling team will return to action on January 23, hosting Navy at Nelson Field House. The Huskies faced a challenging field of Division I opponents at the NWCA National Duals, including drexel, CSU Bakersfield, Northern Iowa, Ohio, and Campbell. Key performers included Mason Rebuck (4-1 at 285 lbs), coy Raines (3-1 at 197 lbs), and Jay Chase (2-0 at 149 lbs). Bloomsburg closed out the duals with a 30-17 win over Campbell. All active duty and retired military personnel will receive free admission with valid identification.

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