Friday, March 22
Pittsburgh, Pa.
11 a.m./8 p.m.
Bucknell University
at
NCAA Championships
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Bucknell's Hartman, Phipps Wrap Up Time at NCAA Championships
3/22/2019 2:51:00 PM | Wrestling
PITTSBURGH – Bucknell's Zach Hartman and Drew Phipps wrapped up their time at the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Friday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena.
Hartman advanced to the third round in the 157-pound consolation bracket, scoring a last-second takedown to edge Army West Point's Lucas Weiland by a 6-5 decision. The Bison freshman ultimately fell to Oklahoma's Justin Thomas by an 11-8 decision to wrap up his time at collegiate wrestling's premier event with a 2-2 record.
Phipps's opponent in the 197-pound consolation bracket's second round was Iowa State's Willie Miklus, the sixth seed and a three-time All-American. Phipps opened the scoring with a quick takedown and led 4-2 at the end of the opening frame; the Cyclone standout ultimately took control of the bout and advanced behind a 17-4 major decision.
Against Weiland, Hartman netted four points in the final 10 seconds on a penalty, escape and takedown. His rally against Thomas came up just short; trailing 8-3 with less than 45 seconds remaining, Hartman picked up a penalty point and two takedowns. Thomas, who Hartman cut loose twice during that sequence, had already locked up the riding time point, which brought the final score to 11-8.
Hartman gained a reputation for heart-stopping, comeback victories at his first NCAA Championships. Before he stunned Weiland as time expired, he knocked off Brown's Christian LaBrie, 12-9, on Thursday night by scoring four back points at the buzzer. .
Hartman wrapped up his sensational freshman year with a 28-9 (14-4 dual) record. The first Bison freshman to finish as an EIWA runner-up, he also paced the team with nine pins.
Phipps enjoyed a strong campaign, finishing with a 25-12 (15-3 dual) mark. The junior, who set career highs in overall and dual wins, led Bucknell with seven major decisions and strung together a team-long 14-bout winning streak. He will enter his senior campaign with 60 career victories.
157: #14 Zach Hartman (2-2)
First Round: L, dec. to #19 Griffin Parriott (#25 Purdue), 7-4
Consolation First Round: W, dec. over #30 Christian LaBrie (Brown), 12-9
Consolation Second Round: W, dec. over #20 Lucas Weiland (#23 Army West Point), 6-5
Consolation Third Round: L, dec. to #21 Justin Thomas (Oklahoma), 11-8
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197: #28 Drew Phipps (1-2)
First Round: L, dec. to #5 Jacob Warner (#3 Iowa), 9-8
Consolation First Round: W, dec. over #12 Rocco Caywood (#23 Army West Point), 7-0
Consolation Second Round: L, maj. dec. to #6 Willie Miklus (#15 Iowa State), 17-4
Note: Number listed beside wrestler is NCAA Championships seed; number listed beside team is national ranking
Hartman advanced to the third round in the 157-pound consolation bracket, scoring a last-second takedown to edge Army West Point's Lucas Weiland by a 6-5 decision. The Bison freshman ultimately fell to Oklahoma's Justin Thomas by an 11-8 decision to wrap up his time at collegiate wrestling's premier event with a 2-2 record.
Phipps's opponent in the 197-pound consolation bracket's second round was Iowa State's Willie Miklus, the sixth seed and a three-time All-American. Phipps opened the scoring with a quick takedown and led 4-2 at the end of the opening frame; the Cyclone standout ultimately took control of the bout and advanced behind a 17-4 major decision.
Against Weiland, Hartman netted four points in the final 10 seconds on a penalty, escape and takedown. His rally against Thomas came up just short; trailing 8-3 with less than 45 seconds remaining, Hartman picked up a penalty point and two takedowns. Thomas, who Hartman cut loose twice during that sequence, had already locked up the riding time point, which brought the final score to 11-8.
Hartman gained a reputation for heart-stopping, comeback victories at his first NCAA Championships. Before he stunned Weiland as time expired, he knocked off Brown's Christian LaBrie, 12-9, on Thursday night by scoring four back points at the buzzer. .
Hartman wrapped up his sensational freshman year with a 28-9 (14-4 dual) record. The first Bison freshman to finish as an EIWA runner-up, he also paced the team with nine pins.
Phipps enjoyed a strong campaign, finishing with a 25-12 (15-3 dual) mark. The junior, who set career highs in overall and dual wins, led Bucknell with seven major decisions and strung together a team-long 14-bout winning streak. He will enter his senior campaign with 60 career victories.
157: #14 Zach Hartman (2-2)
First Round: L, dec. to #19 Griffin Parriott (#25 Purdue), 7-4
Consolation First Round: W, dec. over #30 Christian LaBrie (Brown), 12-9
Consolation Second Round: W, dec. over #20 Lucas Weiland (#23 Army West Point), 6-5
Consolation Third Round: L, dec. to #21 Justin Thomas (Oklahoma), 11-8
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197: #28 Drew Phipps (1-2)
First Round: L, dec. to #5 Jacob Warner (#3 Iowa), 9-8
Consolation First Round: W, dec. over #12 Rocco Caywood (#23 Army West Point), 7-0
Consolation Second Round: L, maj. dec. to #6 Willie Miklus (#15 Iowa State), 17-4
Note: Number listed beside wrestler is NCAA Championships seed; number listed beside team is national ranking
CALL HIM THE CARDIAC KID!
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) March 22, 2019
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