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 INFOMatch time is set for 9:45 a.m. in New York.
LAST TIME OUTBehind 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 REPORTNYU 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 RECOGNITIONKowal'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 MATWith 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 DUCKFreshman
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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