Cornell Wrestling Team to Compete in Nationally Ranked Southern Scuffle
The Cornell Big Red will test its mettle against some of the country’s top wrestling programs at the Southern Scuffle this weekend.
The Cornell Big Red wrestling team will kick off the new year with a challenging competition at the Southern Scuffle, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Friday and Saturday. This annual event is known for attracting a nationally competitive field, providing an early-season benchmark for teams across the country.
Competition is slated to begin at 9 a.m. eastern Time each day.Saturday’s schedule will focus on advancing wrestlers through the main-draw quarterfinals and the initial round of consolation matches. sunday will feature further consolation rounds and semifinals in the morning, culminating in the medal matches starting at 3 p.m.
Fans can follow the action live on FloArena via FloWrestling.
Cornell is bringing a robust and seasoned roster,with multiple wrestlers entered across various weight classes. The team’s lineup for the Southern Scuffle is as follows:
- 125: Marcello Milani, Greg Diakomihalis
- 133: Tyler Ferrara, Brett Ungar
- 141: Vince Cornell
- 149: Ethan Fernandez
- 157: Meyer Shapiro, Benny Rogers
- 165: Caleb Williams
- 184: Christian Hansen, matt Furman
- 197: Zahir McLean-Felix
- 285: Ashton Davis, cash Henderson, Cy Kruse
The Southern Scuffle’s bracket-heavy format will require Cornell wrestlers to navigate numerous matches over the two days, offering a valuable opportunity to build momentum and assess their performance against ranked opponents.According to team officials, the tournament serves as a crucial “measuring stick” for the Big Red’s progress early in the season.
Additional tournament details, including brackets and pre-seeding data, are expected to be released shortly. For real-time updates throughout the weekend,fans are encouraged to follow Cornell Wrestling on X.
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