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Senior wrestler Jake Ashcroft battles with freshman Elijah Rodriguez in practice. Ashcraft is looking to avenge his NCAA Tournament defeat in last seasons championships.

Taking down the competition: Senior aims to win title

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • December 12, 2018
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcraft came up just short in the 2018 NCAA Championships. He entered this year at No.1 in his weight class.
From left, Ben Brisman '20 and Jake Ashcraft '19

Building on last year’s momentum to improve team performance

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team hopes to build off of last years third-place finish at the NCAA Championships and bring home a national title.
Head wrestling coach Marty Nichols won the 2018 National Wrestling Coaches’s Association Coach of the Year award for the team’s third place finish at the Division III Championships.

Wrestling coach reflects on third-place finish at Nationals

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018
Head wrestling coach Marty Nichols discusses his Coach of the Year award and the team's third place finish at Nationals.
Junior 125-pound Ferdinand Mase wrestles against Michael Savello, freshman 125-pounder from SUNY Oneonta, on Feb. 25 in the Athletics and Events Center.

Wrestling secures first in Mideast Regional Tournament

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 26, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team finished in first place at the NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament on Feb. 25.
Junior 149-lbs Demetri D'orsaneo defeated Matt Norris, Cortland 141-lbs junior, during the Rumble and Tumble meet on Feb. 14.

Wrestling dominates Rumble and Tumble meet

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 16, 2018
The No. 3 Ithaca College wrestling team beat SUNY Cortland 46–0 during the Rumble and Tumble meet on Feb. 14.
Wrestler Jaison White competes for the Bombers in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Wrestling team looks for continued success in new region

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 8, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team finds itself in a new region this year and has earned the opportunity to host the regional tournament because of it.
No. 3 wrestling secures 43–6 victory against Delaware Valley

No. 3 wrestling secures 43–6 victory against Delaware Valley

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • January 28, 2018
The No. 3 Ithaca College wrestling team won their third match on Jan. 27 when they beat Delaware Valley University 43–6.
No. 5 wrestling hosts the Ithaca Tri-Meet on Dec. 9

No. 5 wrestling hosts the Ithaca Tri-Meet on Dec. 9

By Sevrin Lavenstein, Staff Writer • December 9, 2017
The Ithaca College wrestling team defeated both Oswego State and Jamestown Community College at Ben Light Gymnasium.
After the wrestling season ended in March, Jake O'Brien, 285-pound wrestler and heavyweight, starting training at the New York Regional Training Center, which is held at Cornell University. O'Brien currently goes once a week.

Wrestler trains with Olympians to improve after last season

By Will Gaglioti, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2017
Junior Jake O'Brien spent his summer at the New York Regional Training Center after being dissatisfied with how his sophomore season ended.
Young talent on wrestling gives hope for national title

Young talent on wrestling gives hope for national title

By Cal Dymowski and Sevrin Lavenstein • November 9, 2017
The Ithaca College wrestling team looks to use its young squad to help bring home an NCAA Championship.
Former wrestler punches his way into competitive boxing

Former wrestler punches his way into competitive boxing

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 30, 2016
Junior Shannon Davis began his college career as a member of the wrestling team. Now, he is perusing professional boxing.
Wrestling looks to pin down competition in upcoming season

Wrestling looks to pin down competition in upcoming season

By Andrew Sullivan and Zach Gregg • November 9, 2016
After much success last season, the Ithaca College wrestling team looks to tackle the Division III competition.
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