PHILADELPHIA — The Princeton wrestling team secured a 24-13 victory over Drexel in an dual meet held at Daskalakis Athletic Center on February 1, 2025. The dual featured several bonus-point victories across multiple weight classes.

Early Tigers Momentum

The action began at 149 pounds where Ty Whalen (Princeton) earned a decision (8-2) to give the visitors an early lead at Drexel 0, Princeton 3. The 157-pound bout saw Jacob Mann (Princeton) prevailed by decision (12-6), extending the visitors' advantage at Drexel 0, Princeton 6. At 165 pounds, Cody Walsh (Drexel) won by decision (6-3), narrowing the gap at Drexel 3, Princeton 6.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Dragons beginning at 165 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 165 pounds, Cody Walsh prevailed by decision, followed by Jasiah Queen with a major decision at 174 pounds, and at 184 pounds, Ethan Wilson capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Drexel 10, Princeton 6.

Sealing the Victory

at 125 pounds, Marc-Anthony McGowan (Princeton) dominated with a tech fall in 7:00 (17-2), The team victory was mathematically secured at 133 pounds when Kyle Waterman secured a decision victory (12-6), making the final score Drexel 13, Princeton 21. In the final bout at 141 pounds, Eligh Rivera secured a decision victory (13-7), making the final score Drexel 13, Princeton 24.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Princeton led with a 6 takedown advantage. Overall, Drexel finished with 11 takedowns to Princeton's 17. Jasiah Queen (Drexel) led all wrestlers with 4 takedowns, followed by Marc-Anthony McGowan (Princeton) with 4 takedowns and Jacob Mann (Princeton) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis