Wrestling
Three Crimson Wrestlers Compete at NCAA Championships in Kansas City
The Harvard wrestling team (4-6) wrapped up its competitive 2023-24 campaign with a strong showing at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas City, Miss.. Senior captain Phillip Conigliaro, junior Diego Sotelo, and sophomore Jack Crook represented the Crimson in the 174, 125, and 149 pound weight classes, respectively. While Sotelo and Conigliaro have qualified for the event before, the 2024 saga marked Crook’s first attempt at clinching an NCAA title.
Three Harvard Wrestlers to Compete in NCAA Tournament in Kansas City
Harvard wrestlers senior Phillip Conigliaro, junior Diego Sotelo, and sophomore Jack Crook will travel to Kansas City this weekend to compete at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Conigliaro and Crook qualified by placing in the top six at last weekend’s EIWA Conference Championships, which were held at Bucknell University, while Sotelo – despite not earning an automatic qualification -- leveraged his stellar 23-10 record to win an at-large bid.
Harvard Wrestling Celebrates Senior Class but Falls to Princeton and Penn
Energy was high in Malkin Athletic Center this past weekend, as Harvard wrestling (3-5) contested its final two home duals of the season, dropping both against Princeton and Penn. The squad did earn a few hardfought wins and gave a heartfelt sendoff to its seven seniors in front of a supportive audience of students, friends, and family.
Following a Successful Tournament Season Run, Harvard Wrestling Makes a Competitive 2-1 Start to its Dual Season
The Harvard wrestling team returned from its trip to North Carolina last weekend having started its dual season off on a positive note. The Crimson earned victories over Davidson (1-8) and No. 23 UNC (7-5), while falling by a narrow margin to Lock Haven University (3-6).
Champions on the Mat: Harvard Wrestling Dominates in an Unforgettable 2022-23 Season
After months characterized by podium wins, major upsets, and long-awaited results, Harvard wrestling has wrapped up a remarkable 2022-23 season. The season took place across five winter months, opening in November with the Journeymen Collegiate Classic in Bethlehem, Pa., and culminating in mid-March with the NCAA Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
A Tarantino Movie
Junior Leo Tarantino locked in a major decision at 184 lbs in Harvard's Feb. 17 match against Brown. The Crimson went on to win the match 32-10.
Jack-in-the-Box
First-year Jack Crook secured a 7-2 decision in Harvard's Senior Night on Feb. 17 at the Malkin Athletic Center. Crook was an instrumental team member for the Crimson this year in the 149- and 157-pound weight classes, fastening many victories.
Phil-osophy
In 2020, then-first-year Philip Conigliaro battles a Penn wrestler on the mat. Congiliaro, now a junior, was one of four Harvard wrestlers that received a bid to the 2023 NCAA Tournament this month.
Four Harvard Wrestlers Earn National Tournament Bids at EIWA Championships
At this past weekend’s EIWA Championships, Harvard wrestling saw four members of its squad qualify for the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson had an exciting weekend, featuring five podium places and earning 63 team points good enough for an eighth-place finish. The crew, which will compete at NCAA Tournament in Tulsa, Okla. is made up of sophomore Diego Sotelo, juniors Philip Conigliaro and Joshua Kim, and senior captain Yaraslau Slavikouski.
A Tarantino Movie
Junior 184-pounder Leo Tarantino takes down Columbia's Aaron Ayzerov in Harvard's decisive 19-18 win over the Lions last week. Tarantino had a huge take-down that scored three points important to the Crimson's victory.
Harvard Wrestling Pins Down Two More Wins, Increasing Record to 3-4
Harvard wrestling made another statement in the Ivy League this past weekend at home defeating Columbia 19-18 in a gritty match on Friday night. The Crimson followed up with a hefty 21-11 win over visiting Hofstra on Saturday afternoon, moving the Crimson to a 3-4 record on the season and producing a lot of great energy as well.
Harvard Wrestling Defeats Princeton, 20-18, for the First Time in a Decade
The Harvard wrestling team made a resounding statement on Friday night in its 20-18 defeat of Princeton for the first time in a decade. The dynamic of the sport has allowed for many individual successes over the course of the season but wins like this are a special reflection of team culture and commitment.
Slavi-cool-ski
Senior captain and Harvard heavyweight Yaraslau Slavikouski battles Princeton's senior Travis Stefanik at 285 lbs on January 21. The Belarus native defeated the Princeton wrestler, securing the Crimson's big win.
Die-go with the Flow
No. 22 sophomore wrestler Diego Sotelo of Harvard wrestling suits up for his match with Princeton's junior Nick Kayal on January 27 at 125 lbs. Sotelo went on to win the dual, 6-0, remaining undefeated in Ivy League matches this season.
Conference Champion Conigliaro Ends NCAAs Run Just Short of All-American
To qualify for the national championship, Conigliaro dominated the field at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) conference tournament, going 4-0 to win the 165-pound weight class and securing the Crimson’s first EIWA title since 2016. He tallied a technical fall as well as three decision victories at the conference meet, earning the No. 8 seed headed into nationals.
Coming Down
Conigliaro picks up his opponent before slamming him to the mat in the Crimson's match against the University of Pennsylvania on Feb. 1, 2020.
Eyes on the Prize
Then-first-year Philip Conigliaro wrestles against Brian Krawsowki in a match on Feb. 1, 2020. In 2020, Conigliaro took third place at the EIWA Championships. This year, during his sophomore campaign, he took first place at the EIWA Championships and was the No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Quaking in Their Boots
Harvard Wrestling competes against Penn in a 22-19 loss on Feb. 1, 2020. This weekend, they suffered a 27-3 loss to Columbia before bouncing back, 24-19, the next day against Hofstra.
Harvard Men's Wrestling Faces Columbia, Hofstra with Mixed Outcomes
The Harvard men’s wrestling team faced tough competition in an Ivy League and EIWA dual meet at Columbia’s Levien Gymnasium on Friday, with a crushing defeat to the hosts. The Crimson then showed resilience as it redeemed itself with a road win over Hofstra the next afternoon, 24-19, in an EIWA dual matchup at the Davis S. Mack Physical Education Center.
Yaraslau Slavikouski: The Pinnacle of Discipline
Slavikouski, the unanimous selection for Ivy League Rookie of the Year and the first Harvard wrestler to win the honor in 16 years, has been staying active despite the hiatus in Ancient Eight contests. Currently, he is training in his home country of Belarus and is set to compete at the U23 Nationals at the end of March, followed by the European Championships.
Standing Tall
In spite of several strong individual performances this past weekend, Harvard placed 12th out of 17 squads.
Wrestling Secures 12th Place at EIWA Championships
Four wrestlers placed in the top eight of their weight classes, and two freshmen punched their tickets to the National Championship next week.
Tempers Flare, Suspense Reigns as Wrestling Falls to Princeton, Penn
It has been a season of ups and downs so far for the Crimson. The team has racked up three individual tournament wins and 17 top-eight finishes overall, but has also found wins hard to come by in dual meets.
Pinned Down
Harvard’s wrestling team fell to Ancient Eight rivals in Princeton and Penn this past weekend. Despite a lack of success in dual meets, the Crimson has amassed impressive performances at tournaments, including three individual wins and 17 top-eight finishes.