Opening Notes
Cleveland State will be in action for the first time this season as the vast majority of the team will compete in the Bob Del Rosa Open hosted by Case Western University.
 
Cleveland State Entries
125: Ben Aranda | Parker Pikor
133: Jake Manley | Caleb Scott
141: Canyon Wells | Landen Duncan | Michael Markulin
149: AJ Parish | Connor Saylor
157: Tyler Deericks | Nick Abounader | Douglas Terry
165: Tate Geiser | Connor Holm
174: Gavin Ricketts | Ronald Dimmerling
184: JR Reed
197: Xander Myers | Joey Lyons
285: Daniel Bucknavich | Mekhi Bradley| Shane Cook | Kaiden Haines
 
A Look Back at Last Season
The Vikings ended the 2023-24 season with an 8-8 overall record and a 6-3 conference record. At the MAC Championships, the Green and White finished tenth overall with five placers and one champion.
 
Bucky is Back
Bucknavich will look to make his second straight appearance at the NCAA Championships as the senior was picked to win the 285-pound championship in the MAC. In his first trip to the NCAAs, the senior defeated No. 29 Nash Hutmacher of Nebraska in sudden victory, 5-2.
 
Welcome Back, Placers
The Green and White return three placers from last season: Ben Aranda (125 Pounds), Tate Geiser (165 Pounds), and Daniel Bucknavich (285 Pounds).
 
In the Rankings
Daniel Bucknavich – No. 18 {Intermat} | No. 20 {FLO} | No. 18 {Open Mat}
 
Preseason Poll
Cleveland State was chosen to finish tenth in the MAC for the 2024-25 season after receiving 48 points. Central Michigan claimed the top spot after receiving 106 points, Lock Haven was second with 104.5 points, and George Mason was third with 103 points.

Success off the Mat
The Vikings secured a Top 3 GPA in the country for a fourth straight year and second straight with the second highest. Last season the Green and White posted a 3.54 GPA which was the highest cumulative in program history. The team led the MAC with 11 Academic honorees and six NWCA Scholar Athletes.

Mark Your Calendar
The Vikings are planning to recognize the programs only two-time MAC Champion, Ben Smith prior to the home opener against Columbia on Friday, November 15.

2024-25 Cleveland State Wrestling Tickets
Single-match tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth 12 and under. PURCHASE HERE

Fans also have the option to purchase season tickets for $60. PURCHASE HERE
 
Up Next
The Vikings will compete in its first dual match of the year on Friday, November 15 against Columbia inside Woodling Gymnasium at 7 p.m.