In a week that saw Drexel hold its breath to the last second as the men’s basketball team fell just short of beating Virginia Commonwealth University and sealing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, events at the Colonial Athletic Association wrestling championship were relatively straightforward. Hofstra University, the strong favorite going into last weekend’s [...]
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Seniors final time on mat
For Drexel wrestling seniors Alex Rinaldi, Michael Gomez and Kyle Frey, Feb. 11 will always carry special significance. On that day, these three athletes took to the mat in the Daskalakis Athletic Center for the last time in the colors of Drexel University. Their opponents of the day were the visiting George Mason University Patriots, [...]
Wrestling aims to recover against BU and Brown
After a row of tough losses, the Drexel University wrestling squad looks to right the ship with three big upcoming matches as the Dragons visit Boston University and Brown University Feb. 4 and then welcome Rider University to the Daskalakis Athletic Center for a rematch. Drexel has primarily struggled in dual meets so far this [...]
NCAA ranks four Dragons
Drexel junior co-captian Joe Booth takes on his opponent during the team’s 13-25 loss at home agants Pittsburgh Nov. 13. Booth is currently ranked No. 18 in the nation. Four members of the Drexel wrestling team have been recognized among the first of three NCAA coaches’ panel rankings for the top 33 wrestlers this season [...]
Wrestlers disappoint in Virginia at CAA duals
Drexel University has had a tough couple of matches against two Colonial Athletic Association foes this week, losing two matches at the CAA Duals and then falling to Army at home. The CAA Duals were held Jan. 21 in Fairfax, Va., and had the Dragons pitted against Binghamton University and Old Dominion University. “Right now [...]
Individual wrestlers shine above squad
167 pound junior Joseph Booth wrestles at home. Booth is currently the number one ranked 167 pounder in the Colonial Athletic Association. He recently beat the former number one ranked wrestler. Drexel’s wrestlers have had their ups and downs this season. “Consistency is our biggest obstacle,” head coach Matthew Azevedo said. “When our team figures [...]
Wrestling splits opening weekend
Drexel wrestling returned with mixed results Nov. 12-13 at the DAC. The opening weekend saw them split their homestand of matches against Franklin & Marshall on the 12th and against Pittsburgh on the 13th. They got the season started on the right foot after coming out victorious over the F&M Diplomats, 25-10. The Dragons won [...]
Wrestling set to take mat
With all of the pressures of beginning his first season at a new school, Drexel’s early schedule is not doing new head wrestling coach Matt Azevedo any favors. Drexel wrestling will begin its new season, and the first under Azevedo, this weekend, taking on Franklin & Marshall College Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the [...]
Wrestling excited for season opener
The suspense is over for Drexel University first-year wrestling coach Matt Acevedo. The schedule has been finalized and he can now prepare his team for the tough season ahead. “I can’t tell you how excited I am for the season to start,” Acevedo, who is taking over for legendary coach Jack Childs, said. “Our pre-season [...]
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