Wrestling Quad Live Updates

[Lex Knapp]

The season is moments away from kicking off! Follow along for LIVE match-by-match updates as Rutgers takes on LIU, Pitt-Johnstown, and Centenary.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Okay, here we go!

Starting off at 125 as Malcolm Robinson takes on James Ryan of LIU to kick off the 2019 - 20 season.

Note - Nic Aguilar did not way in for Rutgers today

 

[Lex Knapp]

Robinson in on a takedown off the whistle. 2 - 0 Robinson as he goes to work on top

 

[Lex Knapp]

Robinson lets Ryan go. 2-1 Robinson, as he takes blood time with 1:25 remaining in the first period.

 

[R U Crazy]

Malcom Robinson gets the Nod at 125 and scores the first TD for RU this season

Nic A. will be wrestling at Princeton Open

 

[Lex Knapp]

Action resumes and no score is made the rest of the period. Robinson defers, and Ryan chooses to start the second period on top.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Ryan clinging tight with double boots, but Robinson manages to get to his feet. Ryan hit with stalling before returning Robinson

 

[Lex Knapp]

Ryan riding tough with a boot and a power half. Robinson hit with a stall warning as he lays flat.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Ryan rides out the rest of period, racking up 36 seconds of riding time. Robinson still leads 2-1, and chooses neutral for the third period.

 

[MS-RU]

Yikes, Robinson got absolutely dominated on the bottom.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Robinson in on a low level high C, but Ryan scrambles to a boot scoot. Sequence ends in a stalemate. 2-1 still, with 50 seconds left in the period.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Robinson again on a shot, this time securing the takedown. He rides out the rest of the period for a 4-1 victory.

3-0 Rutgers

 

[R U Crazy]

Robinson Late TD wins 4-1

 

[Lex Knapp]

Sammy Alvarez out at 133 to make his college debut against Michael Blando

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez on a beautiful inside trip on the edge. He goes up 2-0

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez gives up an escape after a good scramble by Blando. 2-1 Alvarez with 1:45 remaining in the first

 

[bigmatt718]

Wasn't thrilled with how Robinson wrestled on bottom. That's not good.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez gets another take on the edge off of Blando's scramble. He rides out the remainder of the first period with a 4-1 lead.

Alvarez starts the second period on bottom with 44 seconds of riding time

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez hits a switch into a double leg, and gets the reversal. He extends the lead to 6-1

 

[bigmatt718]

Liking what I'm seeing in Alvarez's debut thus far.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez on a tilt to earn 4 back points. Blando manages to make it back to his feet, and escapes. Alvarez leads 10-2 with over a minute of RT. 30 seconds left in the second period

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez being aggressive, almost secures another take, but time ran out. Blando chooses neutral to start the third period. 10-2 Alvarez with 1:05 of RT

 

[Richie O]

NM

 

[Lex Knapp]

Alvarez on a low single, and creates another scramble. He comes out the backdoor for another takedown. 14-2 with 53 seconds remaining

 

[Lex Knapp]

Sammy Alvarez gets four more backs to secure the technical fall! Final score of the bout 18-2

Rutgers leads 8-0

 

[R U Crazy]

Alvarez wins 18-2

Ru up 8-0

 

[Lex Knapp]

Jojo Aragona takes the mat to make his Rutgers debut against Anthony Dushaj at 141 lbs

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona in on a single and takes down Dushaj to lead 2-0

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona cuts Dushaj, but immediately is back in a shot for another score. 4-1 Aragona early in the first

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona lets Dushaj go again, 4-2 Aragona with 30 remaining in the period

 

[Lex Knapp]

No score by either wrestler as the period ends. Aragona takes a 4-2 lead and 56 seconds of RT into the second. Dushaj chooses defense to start the second period.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona lets Dushaj go again, but quickly is back in for a takedown. 6-3 Aragona

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona rides out the rest of the period, adding to his riding time. He will take a 6-3 lead into the third period with 2:51 of RT. Aragona will start the third period on bottom.

 

[bigmatt718]

Alvarez was crazy impressive in his debut.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Jojo quickly reverses Dushaj, and then releases him. Aragona gives up a takedown, cutting his lead to 8-6

 

[Lex Knapp]

Stall warning for Dushaj for hanging on the leg.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona reverses Dushaj to extend his lead to 10-6. 35 seconds remaining

 

[Lex Knapp]

Aragona rides out the rest of the match on top to a nice ovation. He wins 11-6 with the RT point.

11-0 Rutgers

 

[R U Crazy]

Aragona wins 11-6

Tried something funky in 3rd and gave up a TD....Over 2 minutes of riding time.

 

[Lex Knapp]

Nick Santos out at 149 to battle Rhise Royster