2015-16 Alfred State Wrestling News

Alfred State Moves to Year Three of NCAA DIII Process
Alfred State Moves to Year Three of NCAA DIII Process

June 27, 2016

The NCAA DIII Membership Committee recently announced that Alfred State has satisfied the requirements of year two of the membership process and will move on to year three in 2016-17.

Seven Pioneers Earn ECWC All-Academic Honors
Seven Pioneers Earn ECWC All-Academic Honors

March 18, 2016

Seven members of the Alfred State wrestling team have earned Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference All-Academic team honors.

Thierman and VanValen Finish 4th at NCWA Nationals
Thierman and VanValen Finish 4th at NCWA Nationals

March 12, 2016

Ryan Thierman (Portville) and George VanValen (Ithaca) both finished 4th in their respective weight classes as they wrapped up competition at the 2016 NCWA National Championships in Kissimmee, FL.

VanValen and Thierman Still Alive at NCWA's
VanValen and Thierman Still Alive at NCWA's

March 11, 2016

George VanValen (Ithaca) and Ryan Thierman (Portville) are still alive after day two of the NCWA Championship at the University of Central Florida. VanValen and Thierman both advanced to the semifinals.

Thierman and VanValen Perfect on Day One of NCWA National Championships
Thierman and VanValen Perfect on Day One of NCWA National Championships

March 10, 2016

Ryan Thierman (Portville) and George VanValen (Ithaca) both were 2-0 on day one of the NCWA National Championships in Kissimmee, FL.

Quartet of Wrestlers Named #PioneerPinpoint Athletes of the Week
Quartet of Wrestlers Named #PioneerPinpoint Athletes of the Week

March 01, 2016

Wrestlers Ryan Thierman (Portville), Michael Boyle (Cooperstown), Konnor Kremer (Horseheads), and George VanValen (Ithaca) have been named the Alfred State #PioneerPinpoint Athletes of the Week.

Wrestlers Win Northeast Conference Championship
Wrestlers Win Northeast Conference Championship

February 27, 2016

The Alfred State wrestling team won the team championship at the NCWA Northeast Conference Championships held at the University of New Hampshire on Saturday. The Pioneers had seven wrestlers qualify for the NCWA Championships and scored 145 points.

Fezza and Andrews Named #PioneerPinpoint Athletes of the Week
Fezza and Andrews Named #PioneerPinpoint Athletes of the Week

February 16, 2016

Men's Basketball player Adam Fezza (Southhampton) and wrestler Riley Andrews (York) have been named the Alfred State #PioneerPinpoint athletes of the week.

Pioneers Finish 4th at USCAA Championships
Pioneers Finish 4th at USCAA Championships

February 14, 2016

The Alfred State wrestling team finished 4th at the 2016 USCAA Wrestling Championships held at Penn State on Sunday afternoon. Riley Andrews (York) and George VanValen (Ithaca) won their respective weight classes.

VanValen and Haggerty Finish 6th at Baldwin Wallace
VanValen and Haggerty Finish 6th at Baldwin Wallace

February 06, 2016

George VanValen (Ithaca) and Brad Haggerty (Wellsville) both finished 6th in their weight class as Alfred State competed at the John Summa Invitational at Baldwin Wallace on Saturday. As a team the Pioneers finished 9th.

Oswego Downs Alfred State
Oswego Downs Alfred State

February 03, 2016

The Alfred State wrestling team wrapped up the dual match season with a 36-9 loss to Oswego on Wednesday evening. The Pioneers got victories from Ryan Thierman (Portville), Konnor Kremer (Horseheads), and Brad Haggerty (Wellsville).

Bialecki and Andrews Honored by USCAA
Bialecki and Andrews Honored by USCAA

February 02, 2016

Catherine Bialecki (Alfred Almond) and Riley Andrews (York) have been honored as Players of the Week by the USCAA.

Pioneers Win One at Wilkes Quad
Pioneers Win One at Wilkes Quad

January 31, 2016

The Alfred State wrestling team went 1-2 at the Wilkes Quad on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers defeated West Virginia Tech 24-21, fell 38-9 to the hosts, and lost 28-15 to Oneonta.

Pioneers Battle Tough vs. Lycoming
Pioneers Battle Tough vs. Lycoming

January 28, 2016

The Alfred State wrestling team battled Lycoming tough but couldn't overcome two forfeits in a 26-19 loss on Thursday evening. The Pioneers won four of the seven matches wrestled.

Wrestlers 8th at Empire Wrestling Championships
Wrestlers 8th at Empire Wrestling Championships

January 16, 2016

The Alfred State wrestling team finished 8th at the 2016 Empire Collegiate Wrestling Championships at RIT on Saturday. Ryan Thierman (Portville) and Michael Boyle (Cooperstown) led the way for the blue & gold.

Alfred State and DuBois Battle in Tight Contest
Alfred State and DuBois Battle in Tight Contest

January 13, 2016

In a back and forth match, Penn State DuBois held on for a 28-27 victory over Alfred State on Wednesday night. The Nittany Lions won two of the final three matches to secure the victory.