University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Bears Down Quakers 22-13
11/16/2024 7:31:00 PM | Wrestling
PHILADELPHIA – No. 19 Northern Colorado (2-1) rode its early advantage to a 22-13 triumph over Penn (0-1) at The Palestra Saturday.
The Bears built a 9-0 advantage with wins by Stevo Poulin, Dominick Serrano and Andrew Alirez. Following a setback at 149 pounds, Vincent Zerban pushed the advantage to 12-5 midway through the match.
Clayton Ulrey registered a major decision at 165 pounds, moving the margin to 16-5. A tech fall for the Quakers sliced the gap to six before AJ Heeg earned a hard-fought sudden victory at 184 pounds and nudged the advantage out to 19-10.
Andrew Donahue's 4-1 decision secured the team win, with one bout remaining on the card.
Results
125 | #7 Stevo Poulin def. #17 Max Gallagher, 7-2 DEC | UNC, 3-0
133 | #22 Domnick Serrano def. Alex Almeyda, 15-9 DEC | UNC 6-0
141 | #1 Andrew Alirez def. #15 CJ Composto, 8-2 DEC | UNC 9-0
149 | #13 Cross Wasilewski def. Benji Alanis, 18-2 TF | UNC 9-5
157 | #16 Vincent Zerban def. #19 Jude Swisher, 7-2 DEC | UNC 12-5
165 | #30 Clayton Ulrey def. Andy Troczynski, 15-6 MD | UNC 16-5
174 | #7 Nick Incontrera def. Aydin Rix-McElhinney, 15-0 TF | UNC 16-10
184 | AJ Heeg def. Nate Taylor, 4-1 DEC, SV | UNC 19-10
197 | Andrew Donahue def. Josh Labarbera, 4-1 DEC | UNC 22-10
285 | John Pardo def. Remington Peterson, 11-7 DEC | UNC 22-13
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
Up Next
UNC competes at the Cougar Clash, hosted by SIUE Dec. 7 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Next Home Match
The Bears return to Bank of Colorado Arena Saturday, Dec. 21 for the UNC Quad Duals. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. TicketSmarter is the official resale marketplace of UNC athletics.
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The Bears built a 9-0 advantage with wins by Stevo Poulin, Dominick Serrano and Andrew Alirez. Following a setback at 149 pounds, Vincent Zerban pushed the advantage to 12-5 midway through the match.
Clayton Ulrey registered a major decision at 165 pounds, moving the margin to 16-5. A tech fall for the Quakers sliced the gap to six before AJ Heeg earned a hard-fought sudden victory at 184 pounds and nudged the advantage out to 19-10.
Andrew Donahue's 4-1 decision secured the team win, with one bout remaining on the card.
Results
125 | #7 Stevo Poulin def. #17 Max Gallagher, 7-2 DEC | UNC, 3-0
133 | #22 Domnick Serrano def. Alex Almeyda, 15-9 DEC | UNC 6-0
141 | #1 Andrew Alirez def. #15 CJ Composto, 8-2 DEC | UNC 9-0
149 | #13 Cross Wasilewski def. Benji Alanis, 18-2 TF | UNC 9-5
157 | #16 Vincent Zerban def. #19 Jude Swisher, 7-2 DEC | UNC 12-5
165 | #30 Clayton Ulrey def. Andy Troczynski, 15-6 MD | UNC 16-5
174 | #7 Nick Incontrera def. Aydin Rix-McElhinney, 15-0 TF | UNC 16-10
184 | AJ Heeg def. Nate Taylor, 4-1 DEC, SV | UNC 19-10
197 | Andrew Donahue def. Josh Labarbera, 4-1 DEC | UNC 22-10
285 | John Pardo def. Remington Peterson, 11-7 DEC | UNC 22-13
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
Up Next
UNC competes at the Cougar Clash, hosted by SIUE Dec. 7 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Next Home Match
The Bears return to Bank of Colorado Arena Saturday, Dec. 21 for the UNC Quad Duals. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. TicketSmarter is the official resale marketplace of UNC athletics.
About TicketSmarter.com
TicketSmarter® is a ticket resale marketplace and is not affiliated with Ticketmaster® or Live Nation®. TicketSmarter® is an online ticket marketplace and a proud member of the Digital Ally Companies (NASDAQ: DGLY). TicketSmarter® offers tickets to more than 125,000 live events ranging from concerts to sports and theatre shows.
TicketSmarter® is a primary and secondary ticketing solution for events and high-profile venues across North America including more than 300 professional sports teams and collegiate athletic departments. TicketSmarter® is also dedicated to giving back through contributions to charitable organizations.-
100% Ticket Guarantee
All purchases are backed with a TicketSmarter® ticket guarantee. Have peace of mind knowing when you make your purchase for any sporting event, concert or theatre show that your tickets will be valid. You will receive a 100% refund if the event is canceled and not rescheduled. You will also receive a 100% refund if your order was accepted but the tickets were not delivered by the seller or shipped in time for the event. TicketSmarter® also provides a worry-free guarantee that your tickets will be valid upon entry. If they are not valid, we will provide you with a refund.
Players Mentioned
HC Nickerson, Vinny Zerban, and AJ Heeg Post Dual Press Conference vs Cal Baptist 01/24/2025
Wednesday, May 21
Andrew Alirez Press Conference
Wednesday, May 21
Postmatch Press Conference - HC Troy Nickerson
Wednesday, May 21
Head Coach Troy Nickerson and Andrew Alirez Post Match Press Conference
Monday, February 24