Columbia men’s wrestling secured three individual victories against No. 7 Ohio State on Sunday afternoon, falling to the Buckeyes 34-10 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Lions Showcase Potential Despite Dual Deficit
- Sulayman Bah’s decision over No. 14 Vinny Kilkeary at 125 pounds.
- Joe Curtis’s 13-4 major decision at 184 pounds.
- The Lions drop to a lopsided dual deficit but showcase potential in isolated weight classes ahead of their next fixture.
Opening Statements at 125 and 149 Pounds
No. 26 Sulayman Bah opened the dual with a statement victory at 125 pounds, defeating No. 14 Vinny Kilkeary by decision, 9-3, according to Columbia University Athletics. Bah took control late in the first period with a 3-point takedown, adding on and hanging on for the upset win to give Columbia an early 3-0 lead. At 149 pounds, Lorenzo Frezza picked up a hard-fought 6-5 decision over Maddox Shaw.
Shaw jumped out to an early 3-1 lead with a takedown midway through the first period. Frezza chipped away, getting an escape to cut it to 3-2 as the period ended. Frezza secured a 6-3 advantage early in the second period following an escape and a takedown, subsequently preserving the decision to narrow the Lions’ deficit to an 8-6 Buckeye margin.
Buckeyes Respond Through Middle and Upper Weights
Ohio State responded at 133 pounds, where No. 2 Ben Davino defeated Evin Gursoy by technical fall, 20-5. At 141 pounds, Roman Lermer dropped a 4-2 decision to Brogan Fielding as the Buckeyes further built upon their advantage.
At 157 pounds, No. 4 Brandon Cannon pinned Rawson Iwanicki in 2:31. Nick Campagna then yielded a 22-6 technical fall to No. 12 Ethan Stiles at 165 pounds, while No. 6 Jaxon Smith earned a 17-2 technical fall against Lucas Parietti at 174 pounds.
Curtis Captures the Final Lions Victory
Carson Mize fell victim to a 13-4 major decision at 184 pounds as Joe Curtis secured the third triumph of the day for the Lions. Following a pattern similar to Frezza’s bout, Curtis dropped behind 3-1 in the early going as Mize tallied a takedown midway through the frame.
During the second period, a takedown allowed Curtis to level the score at 4-4 before he extended his tally further into the final period. Powered by a takedown and back points that generated a near fall, Curtis pulled away to secure the 13-4 triumph.
Ohio State closed out the dual with wins at 197 and 285 pounds as Ryder Rogotzke pinned Adam Haselius in 2:08 before No. 3 Nick Feldman earned a 16-4 major decision over No. 18 Vincent Mueller.
| Weight Class | Columbia Wrestler | Ohio State Opponent | Result Type | Score / Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lbs | No. 26 Sulayman Bah | No. 14 Vinny Kilkeary | Decision | 9-3 |
| 133 lbs | Evin Gursoy | No. 2 Ben Davino | Technical Fall | 20-5 |
| 149 lbs | Lorenzo Frezza | Maddox Shaw | Decision | 6-5 |
| 184 lbs | Joe Curtis | Carson Mize | Major Decision | 13-4 |
| 285 lbs | No. 18 Vincent Mueller | No. 3 Nick Feldman | Major Decision | 16-4 |
Columbia returns to action next weekend when the Lions host Hofstra. The dual between the Lions and Pride is slated to start at 7 p.m.
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