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The Best Duals Of 2019-2020 NCAA D1 Season

The Best Duals Of 2019-2020 NCAA D1 Season

Bratke breaks down his 15 favorite duals of the 2019-20 NCAA D1 season.

Mar 20, 2020 by Kyle Bratke
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What a year for duals! Attendance records, team points lost, streaks snapped, and thrilling finishes. Take a look at my 15 favorite duals from throughout the season. Don't see your favorite dual on the list? Let me know @Kbratke on Twitter or by email @kyle.bratke@flosports.tv.

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What a year for duals! Attendance records, team points lost, streaks snapped, and thrilling finishes. Take a look at my 15 favorite duals from throughout the season. Don't see your favorite dual on the list? Let me know @Kbratke on Twitter or by email @kyle.bratke@flosports.tv.


Nov. 15, 2019 - Rider 21, Minnesota 17

125: Jonathon Tropea (Rider) dec. Patrick Mckee (Minnesota), 9-3

133: Chris Wright (Rider) dec. Brent Jones (Minnesota), 6-5

141: Mitch McKee (Minnesota) FALL Herb Edwards (Rider), 0:39

149: Brayton Lee (Minnesota) dec. Gino Fluri (Rider), 11-7

157: Jesse Dellavecchia (Rider) dec. Carson Brolsma (Minnesota), 3-2

165: Bailee O`Reilly (Minnesota) maj dec. Georgio Poullas (Rider), 17-9

174: Dean Sherry (Rider) FALL Devin Skatzka (Minnesota), 2:54

184: Owen Webster (Minnesota) maj dec. George Walton (Rider), 11-3

197: Ethan Laird (Rider) dec. Dylan Anderson (Minnesota), 11-4

285: Ryan Cloud (Rider) dec Bobby Steveson (Minnesota), 1-0

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The first big upset of the season went down in Minneapolis when Rider stunned the Golden Gophers. Jonathon Tropea knocking off NCAA qualifier Patrick McKee to get the dual started, and Dean Sherry pinning All-American Devin Skatzka sparked the Broncs' big win. Rider would go on to finish 12-3 and inside the top 25 of our final D1 dual rankings. 

Nov. 17, 2019 - Virginia Tech 21, Ohio State 15

125: Joey Prata (Virginia Tech) dec. Malik Heinselman (Ohio State), 5-2

133: Collin Gerardi (Virginia Tech) dec. Quinn Kinner (Ohio State), 7-1

141: Luke Pletcher (Ohio State) maj dec. Mitch Moore (Virginia Tech), 13-4

149: Brent Moore (Virginia Tech) FALL Sammy Sasso (Ohio State), 1:16

157: BC LaPrade (Virginia Tech) dec. Elijah Cleary (Ohio State), 3-1

165: Ethan Smith (Ohio State) dec. David McFadden (Virginia Tech), 5-4

174: Cody Hughes (Virginia Tech) dec. Rocky Jordan (Ohio State), 7-2

184: Hunter Bolen (Virginia Tech) dec. Zach Steiner (Ohio State), 8-1

197: Kollin Moore (Ohio State) tech fall Stanley Smeltzer (Virginia Tech), 24-9

285: Chase Singletary (Ohio State) dec John Borst (Virginia Tech), 4-2

Just two days after Rider pulled off an upset on the road, Virginia Tech did the same in Columbus. The Hokies took four of the first five weights which included a pin from Brent Moore over Sammy Sasso. Despite three-time All-American David McFadden going down, Virginia Tech was able to hang on and silence the Covelli Center thanks to back-to-back wins from Cody Hughes and Hunter Bolen to put the dual out of reach. 

Nov. 22, 2019 - Arizona State 19, Penn State 18

125: Brandon Courtney (Arizona State) maj dec. Brody Teske (Penn State), 19-7 

133: Roman Bravo-Young (Penn State) dec. Josh Kramer (Arizona State), 7-6

141: Nick Lee (Penn State) tech fall Cory Crooks (Arizona State), 18-3 

149: Josh Maruca (Arizona State) dec. Josh Verkleeren (Penn State), 5-4

157: Jacori Teemer (Arizona ) dec. Bo Pipher (Penn State), 9-4

165: Vincenzo Joseph (Penn State) dec. Josh Shields (Arizona State), 7-4

174: Mark Hall (Penn State) maj dec Anthony Valencia (Arizona State), 11-3

184: Zahid Valencia (Arizona State) wins by forfeit

197: Kordell Norfleet (Arizona State) dec. Kyle Conel (Penn State), 10-4

285: Anthony Cassar (Penn State) dec. Tanner Hall (Arizona State), 9-5

The night the streak ended. Arizona State put an end to Penn State's 60-dual win streak in dramatic fashion in the desert when NCAA champion Anthony Cassar wasn't able to tech or pin All-American Tanner Hall. Cassar came within inches of playing hero when he threw Hall to his back in the first period. Hall was able to recover, though, and kept Cassar from earning bonus points to give us possibly the first mat storming in NCAA history. 

Nov. 24, 2019 - Nebraska 23, Northern Iowa 19

125: Jacob Schwarm (Northern Iowa) FALL Alex Thomsen (Nebraska), 4:20

133: Jack Skudlarczyk (Northern Iowa) dec. Ridge Lovett (Nebraska), 8-2

141: Chad Red (Nebraska) tech fall Michael Blockhus (Northern Iowa), 18-0

149: Collin Purinton (Nebraska) dec Max Thomsen (Northern Iowa), 9-7 SV1

157: Peyton Robb (Nebraska) FALL Keaton Geerts (Northern Iowa), 1:12

165: Isaiah White (Nebraska) maj dec Austin Yant (Northern Iowa), 13-5

174: Bryce Steiert (Northern Iowa) dec. Mikey Labriola (Nebraska), 2-1

184: Taylor Lujan (Northern Iowa) maj dec. Taylor Venz (Nebraska), 15-6

197: Eric Schultz (Nebraska) tech fall Noah Glaser (Northern Iowa), 24-9 

285: Carter Isley (Northern Iowa) dec. Christian Lance (Nebraska), 6-2

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Just before Thanksgiving, Nebraska and UNI gave us a cornucopia of awesome matches inside West Gym. Alex Thomsen scored three takedowns before Jay Schwarm pinned him, Collin Purinton showed the country he'd jumped levels, Peyton Robb got a quick fall, All-Americans clashed at 174, and Taylor Lujan made a statement against Taylor Venz. 

Jan. 6, 2020 - Ohio State 17, Arizona State 16

125: Brandon Courtney (Arizona State) dec. Malik Heinselman (Ohio State), 9-5)

133: Jordan Decatur (Ohio State) dec. Joshua Krammer (Arizona State), 5-3)

141: Luke Pletcher (Ohio State) tech fall Navonte Demison (Arizona State), 19-4

149: Sammy Sasso (Ohio State) dec. Joshua Maruca (Arizona State), 10-3

157: Jacori Teemer (Arizona State) dec. Elijah Cleary (Ohio State), 6-2

165: Joshua Shields (Arizona State) dec. Ethan Smith (Ohio State), 6-2

174: Kaleb Romero (Ohio State) dec. Anthony Valencia (Arizona State), 7-3)

184: Zahid Valencia (Arizona State) maj dec. Gavin Hoffman (Ohio State), 19-5)

197: Kollin Moore (Ohio State) dec. Kordell Norfleet (Arizona State), 11-9)

285: Tanner Hall (Arizona State) dec. Gary Traub (Ohio State), 4-2

A little Monday-night wrestling from the Covelli Center didn't disappoint. Jordan Decatur had his redshirt pulled, Kaleb Romero upset Anthony Valencia, Kordell Norfleet gave Kollin Moore another scare, and Tanner Hall outran Gas Tank Gary. 

Jan. 24, 2020 - Penn State 20, Nebraska 18

125: Edwin Thomsen (Nebraska) dec. Brandon Meredith (Penn State), 3-1 SV1

133: Roman Bravo-Young (Penn State) maj dec. Ridge Lovett (Nebraska), 11-3

141: Nick Lee (Penn State) maj dec. Chad Red (Nebraska), 9-1

149: Collin Purinton (Nebraska) FALl Jarod Verkleeren (Penn State), 5:50

157: Peyton Robb (Nebraska) dec. Bo Pipher (Penn State), 5-3

165: Vincenzo Joseph (Penn State) dec. Isaiah White (Nebraska), 5-1

174: Mark Hall (Penn State) FALL Mikey Labriola (Nebraska), 6:52

184: Taylor Venz (Nebraska) dec. Aaron Brooks (Penn State), 9-5

197: Eric Schultz (Nebraska) dec. Shakur Rasheed (Penn State), 3-1

285: Seth Nevills (Penn State) dec. Christian Lance (Nebraska), 4-0

Penn State's big guns — RBY, Nick Lee, Vincenzo Joseph, and Mark Hall — put the team on their back and helped lead the Nittany Lions past an upset-minded Nebraska squad in front of the largest crowd ever to watch a dual in Lincoln. The dual came down to the final match of the night when Seth Nevills was too much for Christian Lance.

Jan. 25, 2020 - Northern Iowa 19, Oklahoma State 15

125: Nick Piccininni (Oklahoma State) dec Jacob Schwarm (Northern Iowa), 9-6)

133: Jack Skudlarczyk (Northern Iowa) dec. Reece Witcraft (Oklahoma State), 10-5

141: Michael Blockhus (Northern Iowa) dec. Dusty Hone (Oklahoma State), 4-3)

149: Boo Lewallen (Oklahoma State) dec. Max Thomsen (Northern Iowa), 5-2

157: Keaton Geerts (Northern Iowa) dec. Wyatt Sheets (Oklahoma State), 8-6)

165: Travis Wittlake (Oklahoma State) maj dec. Austin Yant (Northern Iowa), 14-5

174: Bryce Steiert (Northern Iowa) maj dec. Joseph Smith (Oklahoma State), 13-2

184: Taylor Lujan (Northern Iowa) dec. Anthony Montalvo (Oklahoma State), 4-0

197: Dakota Geer (Oklahoma State) dec. Noah Glaser (Northern Iowa), 20-4

285: Carter Isley (Northern Iowa) dec. Austin Harris (Oklahoma State), 5-2

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The last time Northern Iowa beat Oklahoma State? 1991. The Panther Train left West Gym and took their show to the McLeod Center and in front of over 4,000 fans pulled the upset. The turning point of the dual came when Keaton Geerts upset Wyatt Sheets and then two matches later Bryce Steiert got bonus points in Joe Smith's return to the mat. Carter Isley sealed it in the final match to give UNI their first win over Oklahoma State in 29 years.

Jan. 26, 2020 - Purdue 20, Rutgers 18

149: Nate Limmex (Purdue) dec. Gerard Angelo (Rutgers), 9-6

157: Kendall Coleman (Purdue) dec. Mike Van Brill (Rutgers), 6-2

165: Jackson Turley (Rutgers) FALL Tanner Webster (Purdue), 3:45

174: Dylan Lydy (Purdue) maj dec. Anthony Oliveri (Rutgers), 11-3

184: Billy Janzer (Rutgers) dec. Max Lyon (Purdue), 3-1 SV1

197: Jordan Pagano (Rutgers) inj def. Christian Brunner (Purdue), 5:49

285: Thomas Penola (Purdue) dec. Matthew Correnti (Rutgers), 6-4 SV1

125: Devin Schroder (Purdue) dec. Nic Aguilar (Rutgers), 9-1

133: Sammy Alvarez (Rutgers) dec. Travis Ford-Melton (Purdue), 6-0

141: Parker Filius (Purdue) dec. JoJo Aragona (Rutgers), 4-2 SV1

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It's hard to overcome an injury default loss in a dual, especially inside the RAC, but that is exactly what Purdue did. Three sudden victory matches, including the final and, deciding match of the dual, proved to be the difference.

Jan. 31, 2020 - Iowa 19, Penn State 17

125: Spencer Lee (Iowa) tech. fall Brandon Meredith (Penn State), 16-1

133: Roman Bravo-Young (Penn State) injury default Austin DeSanto (Iowa) 

141: Nick Lee (Penn State) tech. fall Carter Happel (Iowa), 20-5

149: Pat Lugo (Iowa) dec. Jarod Verkleeren (Penn State), 6-1

157: Kaleb Young (Iowa) dec. Bo Pipher (Penn State), 6-1

165: Vincenzo Joseph (Penn State) dec. Alex Marinelli (Iowa), 7-5

174: Michael Kemerer (Iowa) dec. Mark Hall (Penn State), 11-6

184: Aaron Brooks (Penn State) dec. Abe Assad (Iowa), 7-3

197: Jacob Warner (Iowa) dec. Shakur Rasheed (Penn State), 4-2

285: Tony Cassioppi (Iowa) dec. Seth Nevills (Penn State), 7-0

*Iowa was deducted one team point during 133 for failing to control mat

The most anticipated dual of the year and it didn't disappoint. The RBY-DeSanto fiasco, an absolute war between Vincenzo Joseph and Alex Marinelli, Michael Kemerer makes Mark Hall pay the Carver tax again, and Tony Cassioppi sent CHA into a frenzy when he clinched Iowa's first win over Penn State since 2015. 

Feb. 2, 2020 - Nebraska 19, Ohio State 14

174: Mikey Labriola (Nebraska) over Kaleb Romero (Ohio State) (Dec 3-1)

184: Rocky Jordan (Ohio State) over Taylor Venz (Nebraska) (Dec 3-2)

197: Kollin Moore (Ohio State) over Eric Schultz (Nebraska) (Dec 6-2)

285: David Jensen (Nebraska) over Gary Traub (Ohio State) (Dec 8-3)

125: Alex Thomsen (Nebraska) over Malik Heinselman (Ohio State) (Dec 5-2)

133: Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) over Jordan Decatur (Ohio State) (Dec 6-5)

141: Luke Pletcher (Ohio State) over Chad Red (Nebraska) (MD 10-1)

149: Sammy Sasso (Ohio State) over Collin Purinton (Nebraska) (MD 13-4)

157: Peyton Robb (Nebraska) over Quinn Kinner (Ohio State) (Dec 8-3)

165: Isaiah White (Nebraska) over Ethan Smith (Ohio State) (Fall 6:58)

Nebraska was deducted two team points (one for unsportsmanlike conduct, one for control of mat)

WATCH FULL DUAL REPLAY & INDIVIDUAL MATCHES

This dual was a blast from start to finish. Mikey Labriola started it off with a last-second takedown, Rocky Jordan upset Taylor Venz, Ridge Lovett scored a win in the final seconds, and Isaiah White blew the roof off the Devaney Center with a walk-off pin to send Cornhusker fans home happy.

Feb. 7 - NC State 19, North Carolina 14

125: Jakob Camacho (NC State) dec. Joseph Melendez (North Carolina), 9-4)

133: Jaime Hernandez (North Carolina) dec. Jarrett Trombley (NC State), 1-0)

141: Tariq Wilson (NC State) dec. Zachary Sherman (North Carolina), 6-0

149: Austin O`Connor (North Carolina) dec. Matt Grippi (NC State) 6-5

157: Hayden Hidlay (NC State) dec. Austin Headlee (North Carolina), 9-2

165: Kennedy Monday (North Carolina) tech fall Tyler Barnes (NC State), 21-5

174: Daniel Bullard (NC State) dec. Clay Lautt (North Carolina), 6-4

184: Trent Hidlay (NC State) maj dec. Joseph Mazzarra (North Carolina), 13-5

197: Brandon Whitman (North Carolina) dec. Nick Reenan (NC State), 7-0

285: Deonte Wilson (NC State) dec. Andrew Gunning (North Carolina), 5-2

Yet another dual that came down to heavyweight and broke an attendance record. Over 4,300 fans watched in-state rivals North Carolina and NC State do battle. The difference in this one was that NC State won three of the four (125, 141, 285) toss-up matches.

Feb. 9 - Princeton 19, Cornell 13

125: Pat Glory (Princeton) maj dec. Dominic LaJoie (Cornell), 9-0

133: Charles Tucker (Cornell) dec. Ty Agaisse (Princeton), 9-3

141: Noah Baughman (Cornell) dec. Marshall Keller (Princeton), 8-4

149: Matthew Kolodzik (Princeton) dec. Hunter Richard (Cornell), 4-2

157: Quincy Monday (Princeton) dec. Adam Santoro (Cornell), 9-7

165: Grant Cuomo (Princeton) dec. Jakob Brindley (Cornell), 8-1

174: Kevin Parker (Princeton) dec. Andrew Berreyesa (Cornell), 10-3

184: Travis Stefanik (Princeton) dec. Jonathan Loew (Cornell), 10-4

197: Ben Darmstadt (Cornell) dec. Patrick Brucki (Princeton), 11-4

285: Brendan Furman (Cornell) maj dec. Aidan Conner (Princeton), 9-0

The last time Cornell lost an Ivy League dual? February 2, 2002, when they fell to Penn, 21-9. Before Princeton stunned the Big Red, it had been 92 duals since their last Ivy League loss. The big story with this dual was Matt Kolodzik ripping off his Olympic redshirt to return to the lineup and Ben Darmstadt having no problem with Pat Brucki. 

Feb. 9, 2020 - Michigan State 19, Wisconsin 17

125: Eric Barnett (Wisconsin) dec. Logan Griffin (Michigan State), 6-2

133: Seth Gross (Wisconsin) maj dec. Garrett Pepple (Michigan State), 13-2

141: Matt Santos (Michigan State) maj dec. Dominic Dentino (Wisconsin), 16-5

149: Cole Martin (Wisconsin) dec. Alex Hrisopoulos (Michigan State), 7-2

157: Jake Tucker (Michigan State) dec. Garrett Model (Wisconsin), 12-8

165: Evan Wick (Wisconsin) maj dec. Drew Hughes (Michigan State), 10-2

174: Layne Malczewski (Michigan State) FALL Jared Krattiger (Wisconsin), 2:43

184: Cameron Caffey (Michigan State) dec. Johnny Sebastian (Wisconsin), 6-2

197: Nick May (Michigan State) dec. Peter Christensen (Wisconsin), 6-5

285: Trent Hillger (Wisconsin) dec. Christian Rebottaro (Michigan State), 9-2

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A statement win for Michigan State. For the first time since 2009, the Spartans knocked off Wisconsin and did it in Madison. Michigan State won three of the final four matches including getting a huge pin from Layne Malczewski to propel the Spartans past the Badgers.

Feb. 14, 2020 - NC State 21, Virginia Tech 18

149: Bryce Andonian (Virginia Tech) FALL A.J. Leitten (NC State), 2:17

157: Hayden Hidlay (NC State) dec. BC LaPrade (Virginia Tech), 6-2

165: Thomas Bullard (NC State) dec. David McFadden (Virginia Tech), 2-1 

174: Daniel Bullard (NC State) dec. Cody Hughes (Virginia Tech), 7-3 

184: Hunter Bolen (Virginia Tech) dec. Trent Hidlay (NC State), 3-1 

197: Stanley Smeltz (Virginia Tech) FALL Tyrie Houghton (NC State), 0:18 

285: Deonte Wilson (NC State) dec. John Borst (NC State), 3-1

125: Jakob Camacho (NC State) dec. Joey Prata (Virginia Tech), 5-4 

133: Jarrett Trombley (NC State) FALL Collin Gerardi (Virginia Tech), 0:44 

141: Mitch Moore (Virginia Tech) dec. Tariq Wilson (NC State), 7-3 

In my opinion, this was the best dual of the year. Three pins, Thomas Bullard upsets David McFadden, Hunter Bolen and Trent Hidlay square off, Deonte Wilson comes up clutch once again, and Mitch Moore nearly forced it to criteria in the final match. NC State would have won on criteria, but every single match in this dual was highly entertaining.

Feb. 16, 2020 - Iowa State 18, Northern Iowa 16

125: Jacob Schwarm (Northern Iowa) FALL Alex Mackall (Iowa State), 2:17

133: Todd Small (Iowa State) dec. Jack Skudlarczyk (Northern Iowa), 6-4

141: Ian Parker (Iowa State) dec. Michael Blockhus (Northern Iowa), 7-2

149: Max Thomsen (Northern Iowa) dec. Jarrett Degen (Iowa State), 3-1 SV1

157: Paden Moore (Northern Iowa) dec. Grant Stotts (Iowa State), 5-3

165: Chase Straw (Iowa State) dec. Austin Yant (Northern Iowa), 3-1 SV1

174: Samuel Colbray (Iowa State) dec. Bryce Steiert (Northern Iowa), 7-6

184: Taylor Lujan (Northern Iowa) maj dec. Marcus Coleman (Iowa State), 13-5

197: Joel Shapiro (Iowa State) dec. Isaiah Patton (Northern Iowa), 6-2

285: Gannon Gremmel (Iowa State) dec. Carter Isley (Northern Iowa), 4-0

WATCH FULL DUAL REPLAY & INDIVIDUAL MATCHES

What's better than in-state rivals squaring off? Jay Schwarm did what he does and picked up another fall, Max Thomsen and Jarrett Degen gave us another barnburner, Sammy Colbray upset Bryce Steiert, and Gannon Gremmel got revenge on Carter Isley. Hilton Coliseum was rocking as over 5,000 fans were in attendance. 

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