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CHICAGO, Ill. -- The University of Chicago wrestling team finished in second place and came away with three individual champions after hosting the UAA Championship on Saturday. New York University claimed its second-straight team title.

Sophomore Joe Ellis (141 pounds), senior Joeie Ruettiger (149 pounds) and sophomore Devon Range (157 pounds) were all named to the All-Association Team.

In the first dual of the day, NYU defeated Case Western Reserve University 43-6. The Violets won eight weight classes with four pins and two technical falls. The Spartans bookended wins at 125 pounds and 285 pounds.

UChicago then took on Case and came away with a 40-9 victory. The Maroons won the middle eight weight classes and tallied three pins with one technical fall. Case once again earned victories at 125 and 285.

The championship match between the Maroons and the Violets ended in favor of NYU 24-15. The Violets took an early 10-0 lead thanks to a forfeit and a major decision. However, UChicago won the next three matches to pull ahead 12-10. Ellis scored a takedown and near-fall points to pull out a win in the final minute of his match. Ruettiger pinned his opponent in the third period, and Range effectively wore down his competitor 6-4. NYU responded with four-straight wins to clinch the team victory.

UAA Team Champion: NYU
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Sam Galassi (NYU)
Rookie of the Year: Josh Hall (Case)
Coaching Staff of the Year: NYU

NYU 43, Case Western Reserve 6
125 – Josh Hall (Case) def. Janik Santana-Quintana (NYU), 9-6 decision
133 – Brandon Jones (NYU) def. Xander Straughter (Case), 19-4 tech fall
141 – DJ Albonico (NYU) won via forfeit
149 – Matt DiGiovanni (NYU) def. Zack McCarthy (Case), 8-3 decision
157 – Gabe Gleason (NYU) def. Evan McDowell (Case), Fall (3:56)
165 – David Rice (NYU) def. Brian Snyder (Case), 16-1 technical fall (7:00)
174 – Chris Amro (NYU) def. Noah Feldstein (Case), Fall (2:58)
184 – Patrick Sheehan (NYU) def. Ryan Brubaker (Case), Fall (1:32)
197 – Sam Galassi (NYU) def. Pierce Curran (Case), Fall (1:54)
285 – Dale English (Case) def. Anthony Chu (NYU), 5-2 decision

UChicago 40, Case Western Reserve 9
125 – Josh Hall (Case) won via forfeit
133 – Gabe Martinez (UC) def. Xander Straughter (Case), Fall (2:25)
141 – Joe Ellis (UC) won via forfeit
149 – Jacob Smith (UC) def. Zack McCarthy (Case), 8-0 major decision
157 – Devon Range (UC) def. Evan McDowell (Case), 17-1 technical fall (6:16)
165 – Sam Hopkins (UC) def. Brian Snyder (Case), 13-9 decision
174 – Josh Hotta (UC) def. Ryan Brubaker (Case), 14-5 major decision
184 – Sam Pennisi (UC) def. Noah Feldstein (Case), Fall (1:51)
197 – Mario Palmisano (UC) def. Pierce Curran (Case), Fall (2:15)
285 – Dale English (Case) def. Jeff Tyburski (UC), 3-2 decision

NYU 24, UChicago 15
125 – Janik Santana-Quintana (NYU) won via forfeit
133 – Brandon Jones (NYU) def. Adam Wyeth (UC), 22-9 major decision
141 – Joe Ellis (UC) def. DJ Albonico (NYU), 7-3 decision
149 – Joeie Ruettiger (UC) def. Matt DiGiovanni (NYU), Fall (5:46)
157 – Devon Range (UC) def. Gabe Gleason (NYU), 6-4 decision
165 – David Rice (NYU) def. Sam Hopkins (UC), 13-3 major decision
174 – Chris Amro (NYU) def. Ryley Hankenson (UC), 9-3 decision
184 – Patrick Sheehan (NYU) def. Sam Pennisi (UC), 15-4 major decision
197 – Sam Galassi (NYU) def. Mario Palmisano (UC), 9-7 decision (SV1)
285 – Jeff Tyburski (UC) def. Anthony Chu (NYU), 4-2 decision

NEXT MEET: Saturday, March 2 - UChicago at NCAA Great Lakes Regional (hosted by Elmhurst College), 9 AM.