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Poulin Wins Southern Scuffle Title
1/5/2025 6:46:00 PM | Wrestling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Stevo Poulin won the 125-pound title, while three other members of the Northern Colorado squad placed at the Southern Scuffle, hosted by Tennessee Chattanooga, Sunday at McKenzie Arena.
Dominick Serrano placed second at 133 pounds, while AJ Heeg took second at 184 pounds. Benji Alanis recorded an eighth-place finish at 149 pounds. The Bears finished eighth in the 22-team field, scoring 73.5 points, 6.5 points behind No. 7 The Citadel and two points ahead of No. 9 Virginia.
Poulin successfully defended his 2024 title, winning the fourth individual championship in the history of the program at the Southern Scuffle. He became the first Bear to claim two individual titles at the event.
The Ballston Lake, New York, native recorded technical fall victories in his first and second bouts, before he inked a major decision in the third match. In the quarterfinals, Poulin recorded a 4-1 decision over Tristan Daugherty of North Dakota State. He defeated his second Big 12 foe in succession with No. 23 Antonio Lorenzo of Oklahoma in the semifinals, before scoring a 5-0 triumph over No. 22 Spencer Moore from North Carolina in the title bout.
After receiving a bye in the first round, Serrano rattled off four-straight decisions and reached the championship round. He defeated No. 17 Ethan Oakley of North Carolina 4-1 in the semifinals, before falling to No. 9 Nasir Bailey of Little Rock by the same tally in the final.
Heeg advanced to the quarterfinals with a bye and two decisions. He moved to the semifinals with a major decision over top-seeded and 18th-ranked Gavin Kane of North Carolina. Facing his second-consecutive Tar Heel, Heeg tallied a 4-2 triumph, before falling to Zack Ryder of Penn State in the final.
Alanis opened with a fall in his first-round match and a 12-9 decision in the round of 16. He dropped to the consolation round after suffering a 7-3 setback to Campbell's Wynton Denkins. His victory over Layton Schneider of Oklahoma secured a top eight finish.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
Up Next
UNC competes at the National Wrestling Coaches Association, hosted by Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jan. 10-11.
Next Home Match
The Bears return to Bank of Colorado Arena Friday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. for a Big 12 dual against North Dakota State.
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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Dominick Serrano placed second at 133 pounds, while AJ Heeg took second at 184 pounds. Benji Alanis recorded an eighth-place finish at 149 pounds. The Bears finished eighth in the 22-team field, scoring 73.5 points, 6.5 points behind No. 7 The Citadel and two points ahead of No. 9 Virginia.
Poulin successfully defended his 2024 title, winning the fourth individual championship in the history of the program at the Southern Scuffle. He became the first Bear to claim two individual titles at the event.
The Ballston Lake, New York, native recorded technical fall victories in his first and second bouts, before he inked a major decision in the third match. In the quarterfinals, Poulin recorded a 4-1 decision over Tristan Daugherty of North Dakota State. He defeated his second Big 12 foe in succession with No. 23 Antonio Lorenzo of Oklahoma in the semifinals, before scoring a 5-0 triumph over No. 22 Spencer Moore from North Carolina in the title bout.
After receiving a bye in the first round, Serrano rattled off four-straight decisions and reached the championship round. He defeated No. 17 Ethan Oakley of North Carolina 4-1 in the semifinals, before falling to No. 9 Nasir Bailey of Little Rock by the same tally in the final.
Heeg advanced to the quarterfinals with a bye and two decisions. He moved to the semifinals with a major decision over top-seeded and 18th-ranked Gavin Kane of North Carolina. Facing his second-consecutive Tar Heel, Heeg tallied a 4-2 triumph, before falling to Zack Ryder of Penn State in the final.
Alanis opened with a fall in his first-round match and a 12-9 decision in the round of 16. He dropped to the consolation round after suffering a 7-3 setback to Campbell's Wynton Denkins. His victory over Layton Schneider of Oklahoma secured a top eight finish.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com.
Up Next
UNC competes at the National Wrestling Coaches Association, hosted by Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jan. 10-11.
Next Home Match
The Bears return to Bank of Colorado Arena Friday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. for a Big 12 dual against North Dakota State.
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.
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