EWING, N.J. (November 11, 2015) –The College of New Jersey won its home opener 28-10 against Stevens Institute of Technology on Wednesday. The win moved TCNJ to 1-0 and dropped Stevens to 0-1 on the season.

Sophomore James Goldschmidt won by fall in 3:14 to get the Lions rolling. Ryan Budzek, Steve Schneider, Antonio Mancella, Nick Herring, and Doug Hamann all secured decisions before Dan Wojtaszek scored a major decision as TCNJ rattled off seven straight victories. Kyle Cocozza won his bout by decision which capped off an impressive night on the mat for the Lions.

The College celebrated its 50^th year of wrestling by inviting Alumni and supporters. Over 700 people packed Packer Hall as 65 Alumni were honored. Special guests included President Gitenstein, former President Eickhoff, and the Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Hecht. 

Wrestling at the College officially started in 1965. Since that season the team has earned 5 NCAA Team Titles, 27 Top Ten Team finishes, 152 All-American citations, 22 Individual National Championships, 56 Individual NCAA Finals appearances, 35 Academic All-American citations, and held a record of 678-160-5.

Truly a tradition of excellence!

Lion Strong!

125: Rob Murray (SIT) maj. dec. 12-3 Luis Rivera (TCNJ); Stevens leads 4-0
133: James Goldschmidt (TCNJ) fall  Michael Derin (SIT); TCNJ leads 6-4
141: Ryan Budzek (TCNJ) dec. 4-0 Ryan Wilson (SIT); TCNJ leads 9-4
149: Steve Schneider (TCNJ) dec. 3-0 Zach Wilhelm (SIT); TCNJ leads 12-4
157: Antonio Mancella (TCNJ) dec. 9-6 Thomas Pokikuha (SIT); TCNJ leads 14-5 
165: Nick Herring (TCNJ) dec. 10-3 Colin Navickas (SIT); TCNJ leads 18-4
174: Doug Hamann (TCNJ) dec. 3-2 Phil Woods (SIT); TCNJ leads 21-4        
184: Dan Wojtaszek (TCNJ) maj. dec. 14-4 Danny Moore (SIT); TCNJ leads 25-4
197: AJ Kowal (SIT) DQ 6:57 Constantine Rissiotis (TCNJ) ; TCNJ leads 25-10
HWT: Kyle Cocozza (TCNJ) dec. 8-6 Tyler Maher (SIT); TCNJ leads 28-10

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