6 place winners coming back to Alfred after the always tough John Summa Invite. Malenfant was the highest place winner, finishing as Runner-Up. Levey & Vinci both battled to 3rd place finishes. Rounding out the place winners were Drew (7th), Peterson (8th) & Racz (8th). #oxgang pic.twitter.com/eZaQv9Ohzk
— Alfred State Wrestling (@AlfredWrestling) February 5, 2023
The Alfred State Pioneer Wrestling team traveled to Baldwin Wallace to take part in the annual John Summa Invitational. The Pioneers finished in fifth place as a team out of ten schools competing. The Pioneers had six place winners on the day.
Sean Malenfant was Alfred State's best finisher. Malenfant was the runner-up in the 184 lb bracket after falling by decision in the final to the 3 ranked NCAA DII wrestler. Malenfant started his day with two straight pinfall victories, bringing his pin total to 20 and setting a new ASC record.
Dom Vinci placed third in the 141 lb bracket. Vinci earned two pinfall victories on the day. Zachary Levey placed third in the 133 lb bracket with a pinfall win in the opening round.
Other place winners for the Pioneers include:
Mason Drew who finished in 7 place I the 125 lb bracket.
Sean Peterson who finished in 8 place in the 141 lb bracket.
George Racz who finished in 8 place in the 157 lb bracket.
The Pioneers are back in action on February 12, at the AMCC Championships.