University of Northern Colorado Athletics

No. 14 UNC Set to Compete at Cougar Clash
12/6/2024 12:10:00 PM | Wrestling
GREELEY, Colo. – No. 14 Northern Colorado returns to the mat at the Cougar Clash, hosted by SIUE in Edwardsville, Illinois at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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The Bears earned a spot at the top of the podium in three weight classes at the 2023 Cougar Clash.
Dominick Serrano (133) and Vincent Zerban (157) return to defend their titles. Serrano went 4-0 with one pinfall and a major decision, while Zerban pinned his opponent in the quarterfinals and championship bout. He received a bye in the opening round and tallied a major decision in the semifinals.
The Bears made a strong showing with 10 different Bears earning a placement at the event. UNC inked a fourth, fifth and sixth-place finish each, while four Bears placed eighth. The Bears are sending 15 wrestlers to this year's tournament, with a complete list below. Admission into the Cougar Class at First Community Arena is free.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
125 | No. 5 Stevo Poulin*
133 | No. 18 Dominick Serrano**
133 | Mikai Alirez
141 | Armando Garcia
149 | Benji Alanis
149 | Rudy Lopez
157 | No. 7 Vincent Zerban**
165 | No. 26 Clayton Ulrey**
165 | Kilian Schultz
174 | Kameron Phillips
184 | AJ Heeg
197 | Andrew Donahue
197 | Franklin Cruz
197 | Tyler Perry
285 | Remington Peterson
* - InterMat
** - WrestleStat
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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Click here to watch on FloWrestling.
The Bears earned a spot at the top of the podium in three weight classes at the 2023 Cougar Clash.
Dominick Serrano (133) and Vincent Zerban (157) return to defend their titles. Serrano went 4-0 with one pinfall and a major decision, while Zerban pinned his opponent in the quarterfinals and championship bout. He received a bye in the opening round and tallied a major decision in the semifinals.
The Bears made a strong showing with 10 different Bears earning a placement at the event. UNC inked a fourth, fifth and sixth-place finish each, while four Bears placed eighth. The Bears are sending 15 wrestlers to this year's tournament, with a complete list below. Admission into the Cougar Class at First Community Arena is free.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
125 | No. 5 Stevo Poulin*
133 | No. 18 Dominick Serrano**
133 | Mikai Alirez
141 | Armando Garcia
149 | Benji Alanis
149 | Rudy Lopez
157 | No. 7 Vincent Zerban**
165 | No. 26 Clayton Ulrey**
165 | Kilian Schultz
174 | Kameron Phillips
184 | AJ Heeg
197 | Andrew Donahue
197 | Franklin Cruz
197 | Tyler Perry
285 | Remington Peterson
* - InterMat
** - WrestleStat
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
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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