Wrestling
Freshman Lead Way for Wrestling at Bearcat Open
The headline for the Crimson was the standout performances from members of its freshman class, beginning with Phil Conigliaro, who took home the title in the 165 pound weight class.
'Murica's Best
No. 2 Ohio State, No. 5 Michigan, No. 6 Missouri, and EIWA conference foe No. 8 Cornell highlight the tournament's competition.
Wrestling Prepares to Face Nation's Top Teams in Las Vegas
This weekend, the Crimson will be heading across the country to take on some of the nation’s top competition at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
Athlete of the Week: Hunter Ladnier
Junior wrestler Hunter Ladnier performed admirably at the Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open, where he tied for fourth overall in the team’s first event of the season. The 157-pounder was Harvard’s top point-scorer at the event.
Smartie Pants
The Crimson holds the distinction of having earned the highest cumulative team GPA in the country for three years in a row.
Wrestling Launches 2018-19 Campaign at Bearcat Open
For the Crimson, the journey to the NCAA Championships is a long one. Because the wrestling season doesn’t truly begin until mid-November, the team’s preseason training is “very long,” as Weiss puts it.
Getting in the Grove
Freshman Robert Groves comes to Harvard boasting 4 consecutive Arizona state wrestling championships.
Tuck Rule(s)
Freshman Tucker Ribman will be aiming to use his expertise to elevate the Harvard Wrestling program to new heights this season.
Singlet Out
The wrestling team's freshmen were heavily decorated in their high school careers. As they make the transition to the collegiate ranks, they look to continue that trend as members of Harvard's program.
Wrestler Josef Johnson Ends Distinguished Career at NCAA Championships
While this weekend marked the official end of the wrestling season with the NCAA championships last weekend, it also marked the end of a distinguished career for one of Harvard’s very own, Josef Johnson.
Wrestling Defeats Columbia and Hofstra
Taking to New York, the Crimson claimed two wins on the weekend—one against the Lions and one against Hofstra—with two weeks between the team and the EIWA Championships.
BRIEF: Wrestling Splits Pair of Matches on Road Trip
The Harvard wrestling team faltered in its first EIWA test, as Bucknell picked up a 21-10 decision over the visiting squad. However, the Crimson redeemed itself in a blowout victory over Franklin & Marshall.
Wrestling Pins Stanford, Maryland in Pair of Close Meets
Both wrestling dual meets this weekend were decided by one point, and the grapplers from Cambridge emerged from the fray with two victories.
Wrestling Secures Three Championships at Franklin and Marshall Open
In the first weekend of 2018, the Harvard wrestling squad was resolute at the Franklin and Marshall Open, taking three different divisions as the team heads into dual meet season.
Wrestling Closes Out 2017 with Midlands Tournament
In what is deemed its second toughest tournament of the season, the wrestling team traveled to Evanston, Ill., to compete against the nation's best. Of the group's 14 competitors, six posted points for the team, which finished the two-day tournament in 30th place.
Hunt or Be Hunted
Freshman Hunter Ladnier, pictured in January’s meet against Columbia, owns a 19-14 record on the year. The 149-pounder won his match against the Lions, scoring five points after a 18-3 technical fall victory in the Crimson’s 24-14 triumph over its Manhattan-dwelling Ivy League rival.
Wrestling Season Comes to an End — Or Does It?
For many wrestlers, the offseason is long because it is not truly off. Depending how you look at it, wrestling either never stops or rarely starts. Months of practice time overshadow minutes of live action.
Athlete of the Week Runners-Up: Cheek, Wrestling Post Elite Results
While this week’s Athlete of the Week honors went to members of the Ivy League Championship winning women’s squash team, four other student-athletes had especially impressive performances this week, earning them Athlete of the Week runners-up honors.
Ladnier, Ott, and Johnson Earn NCAA Wrestling Bids
While Ott and Ladnier qualified for the first time, Johnson will make a return trip after appearing in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.
BRIEF: Wrestling Snatches Win over Hofstra with Postseason Looming
Prior to Friday night, Harvard wrestling had dropped four straight matches. Against the Pride, however, a pin by freshman A.J. Jaffe set the stage for a dominant evening.
Postseason Nears for Wrestling Despite Recent Losses
At the start of March, Harvard wrestlers will compete at the EIWA Championships and potentially the NCAA Championships. Last weekend, though, the Crimson lost a pair of matches to Ivy League foes.
Wrestling Edges Columbia, Falls to No. 9 Cornell
The contests against the Lions and the Big Red marked the start of conference play for Harvard.