Sunday, January 23
Philadelphia, Pa.
6 p.m.
Bucknell University
23
at
13
Drexel
Photo by: Marc Hagemeier
Bucknell Wrestling Bests Drexel, 23-13
1/23/2022 8:23:00 PM | Wrestling
The Bison are off to a 10-2 start, tied for the program's best
PHILADELPHIA – The Bucknell wrestling team scored its 10th victory of the season by dispatching Drexel, 23-13, on Sunday night at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
The Bison (10-2, 6-0 EIWA) won six of the final seven bouts to defeat the Dragons (2-6, 1-2 EIWA) and run their winning streak to seven duals. The 2021-22 Bucknell squad's 10-2 start is tied for the program's best with the 1992-93 team that ultimately finished 11-3 (4-1 ECWA).
"The team competed so well tonight," said head coach Dan Wirnsberger. "I'm proud of the energy and toughness they displayed, and we can't wait to keep our momentum going."
The Bison, who routed Sacred Heart, 43-9, on Saturday night in Davis Gym, had six wrestlers go 2-0 this weekend: Brandon Seidman (125), Kurt Phipps (133), No. 21 Darren Miller (141), No. 18 Zach Hartman (165), Mason McCready (197) and Luke Niemeyer (285). Of that six, Phipps, Miller and McCready secured bonus points for Bucknell in both of their victories.
Against Drexel, Phipps, Miller and McCready each earned a major decision. In the opening bout, Hartman topped No. 28 Evan Barczak by a 7-1 decision to secure his 14th career victory over a nationally ranked opponent. The senior, a two-time All-American, has defeated three nationally ranked foes this season; notably, he edged Barczak, 5-2, in the 2021 EIWA semifinals en route to his title.
McCready's 8-0 triumph over Santino Morina kicked off the Bison's dual-deciding run of five-straight victories. Niemeyer gave them even more momentum with his dramatic 3-1 decision over Eli Anthony. With the pair locked in a 1-1 tie, Niemeyer scored a takedown at the buzzer to emerge victorious; his win flipped a 9-7 team deficit into a 10-9 advantage, and Bucknell never again trailed.
Bucknell has now won five of its past six duals against Drexel, which qualified six wrestlers for the 2021 NCAA Championships. Of that group, No. 15 Mickey O'Malley (174) and Bryan McLaughlin (184) accounted for two of the Dragons' three wins on Saturday.
The Bison next welcome Army West Point (Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.) and Rider (Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.) to Davis Gym.
Bucknell 23* – Drexel 13
165: #18 Zach Hartman (BU) dec. over #28 Evan Barczak (DU) 7-1
174: #15 Mickey O'Malley (DU) fall over Sam Barnes (BU) 3:46
184: Bryan McLaughlin (DU) dec. over Logan Deacetis (BU) 6-4
197: Mason McCready (BU) maj. dec. over Santino Morina (DU) 8-0
285: Luke Niemeyer (BU) dec. over Eli Anthony (DU) 3-1
125: Brandon Seidman (BU) dec. over Kyle Waterman (DU) 6-2
133: Kurt Phipps (BU) maj. dec. over Deon Pleasant (DU) 12-4
141: #21 Darren Miller (BU) maj. dec. over Jared Donahue (DU) 10-2
149: Tyler Williams (DU) maj. dec. over Kolby DePron (BU) 15-5
157: Nick Delp (BU) dec. over Parker Kropman (DU) 13-11 (SV-1)
* Bucknell was deducted one team point for coaches on the mat
Extra Matches
125: Antonio Mininno (DU) fall over Aiden Lewis (BU) 2:00
Note: Rankings Intermat
The Bison (10-2, 6-0 EIWA) won six of the final seven bouts to defeat the Dragons (2-6, 1-2 EIWA) and run their winning streak to seven duals. The 2021-22 Bucknell squad's 10-2 start is tied for the program's best with the 1992-93 team that ultimately finished 11-3 (4-1 ECWA).
"The team competed so well tonight," said head coach Dan Wirnsberger. "I'm proud of the energy and toughness they displayed, and we can't wait to keep our momentum going."
The Bison, who routed Sacred Heart, 43-9, on Saturday night in Davis Gym, had six wrestlers go 2-0 this weekend: Brandon Seidman (125), Kurt Phipps (133), No. 21 Darren Miller (141), No. 18 Zach Hartman (165), Mason McCready (197) and Luke Niemeyer (285). Of that six, Phipps, Miller and McCready secured bonus points for Bucknell in both of their victories.
Against Drexel, Phipps, Miller and McCready each earned a major decision. In the opening bout, Hartman topped No. 28 Evan Barczak by a 7-1 decision to secure his 14th career victory over a nationally ranked opponent. The senior, a two-time All-American, has defeated three nationally ranked foes this season; notably, he edged Barczak, 5-2, in the 2021 EIWA semifinals en route to his title.
McCready's 8-0 triumph over Santino Morina kicked off the Bison's dual-deciding run of five-straight victories. Niemeyer gave them even more momentum with his dramatic 3-1 decision over Eli Anthony. With the pair locked in a 1-1 tie, Niemeyer scored a takedown at the buzzer to emerge victorious; his win flipped a 9-7 team deficit into a 10-9 advantage, and Bucknell never again trailed.
Nick Delp (157) put an exclamation mark on the Bison's triumph with his overtime decision over Parker Kropman, a 2021 and 2019 NCAA qualifier. Delp defeated Kropman, 13-11, in the first sudden victory period, joining Hartman in dispatching a Dragon NCAA qualifier.WHAT. A. FINISH. 🙌
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) January 24, 2022
At 285 pounds, Luke Niemeyer topped Eli Anthony on this last-second takedown.#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/5jWJuKLjzZ
Hartman moved to 17-3 on the season while Phipps scored his 16th victory. Phipps's dual record now stands at an impressive 11-1 (6-0 EIWA).𝗢𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 ‼️
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) January 24, 2022
At 157 pounds, Nick Delp defeated Parker Kropman, a 2021 NCAA qualifier, in sudden victory to close this dual. #OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/tS13rDlz8t
Bucknell has now won five of its past six duals against Drexel, which qualified six wrestlers for the 2021 NCAA Championships. Of that group, No. 15 Mickey O'Malley (174) and Bryan McLaughlin (184) accounted for two of the Dragons' three wins on Saturday.
The Bison next welcome Army West Point (Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.) and Rider (Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.) to Davis Gym.
Bucknell 23* – Drexel 13
165: #18 Zach Hartman (BU) dec. over #28 Evan Barczak (DU) 7-1
174: #15 Mickey O'Malley (DU) fall over Sam Barnes (BU) 3:46
184: Bryan McLaughlin (DU) dec. over Logan Deacetis (BU) 6-4
197: Mason McCready (BU) maj. dec. over Santino Morina (DU) 8-0
285: Luke Niemeyer (BU) dec. over Eli Anthony (DU) 3-1
125: Brandon Seidman (BU) dec. over Kyle Waterman (DU) 6-2
133: Kurt Phipps (BU) maj. dec. over Deon Pleasant (DU) 12-4
141: #21 Darren Miller (BU) maj. dec. over Jared Donahue (DU) 10-2
149: Tyler Williams (DU) maj. dec. over Kolby DePron (BU) 15-5
157: Nick Delp (BU) dec. over Parker Kropman (DU) 13-11 (SV-1)
* Bucknell was deducted one team point for coaches on the mat
Extra Matches
125: Antonio Mininno (DU) fall over Aiden Lewis (BU) 2:00
Note: Rankings Intermat
Players Mentioned
174/184
/ Wrestling
184
/ Wrestling
157
/ Wrestling149
/ Wrestling
165
/ Wrestling
125
/ Wrestling
197
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
197
/ Wrestling133
/ Wrestling
125
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