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Wrestling Battles NYU Sunday At MSG

HOBOKEN, N.J. (November 28, 2015) – The Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team will square-off against New York University Sunday at Madison Square Garden as part of the annual Grapple at the Garden. 

MEET INFO
Match time is set for 9:45 a.m. in New York.

LAST TIME OUT
Behind titles from junior Rob Murray and sophomore A.J. Kowal, the Ducks took first place at the Doug Parker Invitational last weekend in Springfield, Mass.

SCOUTING REPORT
NYU is 3-0 so far this season, and is coming off a 17th place finish at the NY State Collegiate Championships. Stevens and NYU have already crossed paths earlier this season at the Ithaca Invitational.

CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
Kowal's efforts last weekend were rewarded Monday when he was named the Centennial Conference's wrestler of the week. Kowal leads the Ducks this season with 13 wins and seven major decisions. 

MURRAY'S MAT
With the title at 125 lbs. last weekend, Murray rose his season win total to 11. Murray's second on the team with four major decision wins.

ROOKIE DUCK
Freshman Thomas Pokikuha is tied for the team lead with 13 wins this season, the most so far by a Stevens freshman.

PINNING!
Sophomore Zach Wilhelm leads the Ducks with four pins, while as a team the Ducks have accumulated 28 on the season.

CAN'T MAKE IT?
Follow the team directly on Twitter @DuckWrestling for updates throughout the match.

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Players Mentioned

A.J. Kowal

A.J. Kowal

5' 11"
Sophomore
174/184
Rob Murray

Rob Murray

5' 8"
Junior
125
Zach Wilhelm

Zach Wilhelm

5' 10"
Sophomore
149/157
Thomas Poklikuha

Thomas Poklikuha

5' 10"
First-Year
157

Players Mentioned

A.J. Kowal

A.J. Kowal

5' 11"
Sophomore
174/184
Rob Murray

Rob Murray

5' 8"
Junior
125
Zach Wilhelm

Zach Wilhelm

5' 10"
Sophomore
149/157
Thomas Poklikuha

Thomas Poklikuha

5' 10"
First-Year
157