NEW YORK — Despite an opening match win from Aaron Ayzerov, Columbia Wrestling fell to the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines, 34-3, in Columbia's first dual meet of the season Friday night on Schiller Court at Levien Gym.
 
Columbia falls to 0-1 on the season while Michigan improves to 2-0. Ayzerov's first collegiate dual meet win improves his record to 5-1 to open his campaign.
 
"We have a long way to go," said Andrew F. Barth Head Coach of Wrestling Zach Tanelli.  "There are a lot of things that we need to improve on, but we are grateful to be exposed because we know what we need to work on so we can build from there.
 
"In some spots there was an intensity that Michigan brought that we did not answer the call on, which included finishing the periods and being strong on the edge of the mat.  Those are things that I think we can improve on."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: In the opening match, Ayzerov opened the action with a comeback win via decision, 8-4, over Michigan's Max Maylor.  Ayzerov had to battle back from a small deficit to start the match, but a few solid takedowns and strong action on top gave the Lion first-year his first dual meet win.
 
"Aaron found a way to get it done tonight," said Tanelli.  "He was strong on top and had a couple takedowns to help him get the win.  I'm proud of him and how he was able to come back and finish off his win."
 
The remainder of the matches fell Michigan's way, with the Wolverines collecting five major decisions, one technical fall and a win in sudden victory.  The match did end on a positive note, as Joshua Ogunsanya battled No. 13 Cameron Amine to the finish.
 
Despite Ogunsanya losing, 3-1, he stayed with Amine throughout and nearly scored a late takedown.  His energy on the mat showed as he nearly drew stalling points from Amine as he held on to win the match.
 
NO. 4 MICHIGAN 34, COLUMBIA 3
New York, N.Y. (Schiller Court at Levien Gym)
 
174 | Aaron Ayzerov (Columbia) def. Max Maylor (Michigan), dec. 8-4
184 | Jelani Embree (Michigan) def. Brian Bonino (Columbia), maj. 10-2
197 | No. 8 Patrick Brucki (Michigan) def. Joe Franzese (Columbia), maj. 13-5
285 | J.T. Correll (Michigan) def. Danny Conley (Columbia), SV-1 9-3
125 | No. 18 Jack Medley (Michigan) def. No. 15 Joe Manchio (Columbia), dec. 6-3
133 | No. 16 Dylan Ragusin (Michigan) def. Zack Witmer (Columbia), TF 23-7 (6:02)
141 | Pat Nolan (Michigan) def. Gunnar Fuss (Columbia), maj. 16-6
149 | Kanen Storr (Michigan) def. Danny Fongaro (Columbia), maj. 15-6
157 | No. 8 Will Lewan (Michigan) def. Kyle Mosher (Columbia), maj. 12-2
165 | No. 13 Cameron Amine (Michigan) def. Joshua Ogunsanya (Columbia), dec. 3-1
 
EXHIBITION MATCHES
141 | Cole Mattin (Michigan) def. Kenny Duschek (Columbia) def. 6-2
174 | Nick Fine (Columbia) def. Matt McKenna (Michigan), TF 15-0
 
VENUE POLICIES: Fans must enter from the street level at the doors located at the southeast corner of 120th & Broadway. Fan capacity at Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium is limited to 70 percent of the venue's listed capacity per University Task Force protocols. All fans 12 and older must show proof of vaccination upon entry. All fans are required to wear a mask at all times. All fans must also fill out a COVID-19 protocol attestation.

Fans arriving to Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium are required to adhere to Columbia Athletics' and Columbia University's venue protocols. 
 
NEXT UP: Columbia next heads to Las Vegas, Nevada to take part in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite, which runs from Dec. 3-4 and will see the Lions face top competition from across the nation.
 
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