Sunday, February 6
Philadelphia, Pa.
5 PM
Drexel University
12
vs
32
Cornell
Drexel Falls to #11 Cornell, 32-12
2/6/2022 6:41:00 PM | Wrestling
PHILADELPHIA –Drexel wrestling fell short against the undefeated #11 Cornell Big Red on Sunday afternoon. The Dragons dropped to 5-7 overall and 4-3 in the conference, with only two matches left in the regular season.
Evan Barczak led things off for the Dragons at 165lbs with a 4-1 decision over Cornell's Jake Brindley, giving Drexel an early 3-0 advantage. Barczak improves to 18-6 on the season and 6-1 against EIWA opponents.
With a big takedown to kick off the 174lb bout, Mickey O'Malley tallied six points for Drexel after Cornell's #12 Chris Foca registered a medical forfeit. With the win, O'Malley remains undefeated in conference matchups, 6-0.
The Big Red followed with four straight victories, including three from ranked wrestlers, opening the gap to 19-9.
Jaxon Maroney came up big at 133lbs, edging #30 Dom LaJoie in a 5-4 decision to keep Drexel in the hunt. However, Cornell secured three wins at 141lbs, 149lbs and 157lbs, sealing the deal on a 32-12 victory.
Drexel 12, Cornell 32
165 | #27 Evan Barczak def. Jake Brindley, 4-1 Dec, Drexel leads 3-0
174 | #16 Mickey O'Malley def. #12 Chris Foca, Injury Default, Drexel leads 9-0
184 | #15 Jonathan Loew def. Bryan McLaughlin, Fall 6:59, Drexel leads 9-6
197 | #19 Jacob Cardenas def. Santino Morina, 16-0 Tech Fall, Cornell leads 11-9
285 | #17 Lewis Fernandes def. Eli Anthony, 18-0 Tech Fall, Cornell leads 16-9
125 | Greg Diakomihalis def. Kyle Waterman, 7-3 Dec, Cornell leads 19-9
133 | Jaxon Maroney def. #30 Dom LaJoie, 5-4 Dec, Cornell leads 19-12
141 | JJ Wilson def. Jared Donahue, 12-1 Major Dec, Cornell leads 23-12
149 | #1 Yianni Diakomihalis def. Tyler Williams, Fall 0:26, Cornell leads 29-12
157 | Adam Santoro def. Parker Kropman, 8-7 Dec, Cornell wins 32-12
Up Next
The Dragons will visit their Chestnut Street neighbor on Sunday, Feb. 13 for a 12 p.m. matchup with the Penn Quakers. The match will stream live on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.
Evan Barczak led things off for the Dragons at 165lbs with a 4-1 decision over Cornell's Jake Brindley, giving Drexel an early 3-0 advantage. Barczak improves to 18-6 on the season and 6-1 against EIWA opponents.
With a big takedown to kick off the 174lb bout, Mickey O'Malley tallied six points for Drexel after Cornell's #12 Chris Foca registered a medical forfeit. With the win, O'Malley remains undefeated in conference matchups, 6-0.
The Big Red followed with four straight victories, including three from ranked wrestlers, opening the gap to 19-9.
Jaxon Maroney came up big at 133lbs, edging #30 Dom LaJoie in a 5-4 decision to keep Drexel in the hunt. However, Cornell secured three wins at 141lbs, 149lbs and 157lbs, sealing the deal on a 32-12 victory.
Drexel 12, Cornell 32
165 | #27 Evan Barczak def. Jake Brindley, 4-1 Dec, Drexel leads 3-0
174 | #16 Mickey O'Malley def. #12 Chris Foca, Injury Default, Drexel leads 9-0
184 | #15 Jonathan Loew def. Bryan McLaughlin, Fall 6:59, Drexel leads 9-6
197 | #19 Jacob Cardenas def. Santino Morina, 16-0 Tech Fall, Cornell leads 11-9
285 | #17 Lewis Fernandes def. Eli Anthony, 18-0 Tech Fall, Cornell leads 16-9
125 | Greg Diakomihalis def. Kyle Waterman, 7-3 Dec, Cornell leads 19-9
133 | Jaxon Maroney def. #30 Dom LaJoie, 5-4 Dec, Cornell leads 19-12
141 | JJ Wilson def. Jared Donahue, 12-1 Major Dec, Cornell leads 23-12
149 | #1 Yianni Diakomihalis def. Tyler Williams, Fall 0:26, Cornell leads 29-12
157 | Adam Santoro def. Parker Kropman, 8-7 Dec, Cornell wins 32-12
Up Next
The Dragons will visit their Chestnut Street neighbor on Sunday, Feb. 13 for a 12 p.m. matchup with the Penn Quakers. The match will stream live on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.
