2016-17 Alfred State Wrestling News
17 Pioneers Earn USCAA All-Academic Honors
March 24, 2017
17 Alfred State winter athletes have been named to the USCAA National All-Academic Team after achieving success in the classroom.
Three Pioneers Earn All-Academic Honors from ECWC
March 22, 2017
A trio of Alfred State wrestlers, Gordon Trahan (Canajoharie), Konnor Kremer (Horsheads), and Jeffrey Andrews (Randolph), have earned Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) All-Academic honors.
Van Valen Finishes 2nd at NCWA Nationals
March 11, 2017
Alfred State junior George Van Valen (Ithaca) capped a stellar season with a 2nd place finish in the 184 lb. weight class at the NCWA National Championships. Van Valen helped the Pioneers to a 13th place overall finish.
Van Valen Advances to the Finals
March 10, 2017
Alfred State junior George Van Valen (Ithaca) will wrestle for the championship of the 184 lb. weight class on Saturday after winning two matches on day two of the NCWA Championships.
Three Pioneers Advance to Quarterfinals
March 09, 2017
Three Alfred State wrestlers advanced to the quartefinals of the NCWA Championships on Wednesday. Konnor Kremer (Horseheads), George Van Valen (Ithaca), and Brandyn Whitacre (Jamestown) all were 2-0 on the first day of competition.
Wrestlers Ready for Nationals
March 07, 2017
Seven Alfred State wrestlers have traveled to Allen, TX to compete in the 2017 NCWA National Championships. The Pioneers enter the championship ranked 9th in Division I of the NCWA.
Wrestlers Finish 2nd at Northeast Conference Championships
February 25, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team finished 2nd at the NCWA Northeast Conference Championships on Saturday at the University of New Hampshire. The Pioneers scored 142 points to finish 2nd out of the 15 teams in the competition.
Wrestlers 7th in Latest NCWA Rankings
February 16, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team is now 7th in the latest NCWA Rankings. The Pioneers moved up two spots since the NCWA duals in January.
Pioneers Finish 3rd at USCAA Championships
February 11, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team finished 3rd out of 14 teams at the USCAA Championships held at Penn State over the weekend. The Pioneers scored 110.5 points.
Pioneers Wrap up Dual Season
February 08, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team wrapped up the dual match portion of their season at Lycoming on Wednesday. The Pioneers fell 40-7 to the Warriors.
Wrestlers Finish 11th at John Summa Invitational
February 04, 2017
George Van Valen (Ithaca) led the Alfred State wrestling team as they competed at the John Summa Invitational at Baldwin Wallace. Van Valen finished 2nd in the 184 lb. weight class.
Van Valen and Almeter Earn Weekly Honors
February 01, 2017
Alfred State wrestlers George Van Valen (Ithaca) and Tristan Almeter (Iroquois) have earned weekly honors following perfect weeks. Van Valen was named the Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference Wrestler of the Week and the USCAA Wrestler of the Week while Almeter was named the ECWC Rookie of the Week.
Wrestlers Fall at Oswego
February 01, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team fell at Oswego 46-3 on Wednesday night. The Pioneers are now 7-7 in dual matches on the year.
Wrestlers Finish 6th at NCWA National Duals
January 28, 2017
Pioneers Advance to Quarterfinals of NCWA National Duals
January 27, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team had an impressive first day at the NCWA National Duals in Lynchburg, VA.
Pioneers to Compete in NCWA National Duals
January 25, 2017
The Alfred State wrestling team will head to Lynchburg, VA this week to compete in the 2017 NCWA National Duals. The event will be held at the newly built LaHaye Ice Center on the campus of Liberty University.