How did @yiannidiako_LGR of @BigRedWrestling win a national title as a true freshman? "You need the full push." https://t.co/440mFVz84n
— Cornell Daily Sun (@cornellsun) April 26, 2018
At the South Beach Duals last December, Cornell wrestling's Yianni Diakomihalis lost by decision to Jaydin Eierman of Missouri. A video review in the match's waning moments gave Eierman a chance to come from behind, and the Tiger wrestler executed a six-point cradle in the final seconds to stun then-No. 1 Diakomihalis and hand the freshman his first career collegiate loss.
The loss to Eierman turned out to be the only defeat that Diakomihalis suffered en route to a national championship. But it was one loss too many, according to Diakomihalis.