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Hempstead, NY – After an impressive performance at the Hofstra Quad, where the Pride wrestling team achieved a 2-1 record, they are geared up to face a formidable opponent this Sunday: No. 6 Ohio State. The highly anticipated dual match is set to commence at 12 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio, and fans can catch the action via live stream on the Big Ten Plus Network. A direct link for streaming is conveniently provided above, or can be accessed on the wrestling schedule page at GoHofstra.com.
The Pride showcased their strength last Saturday by overcoming Duke and the EIWA rival Sacred Heart, although they faced defeat against The Citadel. standout wrestlers Justin Hoyle (141) and Ross McFarland (184) both turned in stellar performances, each finishing the day with a perfect 3-0 record. Other noteworthy contributions came from Dylan Acevedo-Switzer (125), Chase Liardi (133), and Noah Tapia (149), who all managed to secure two wins against one loss. McFarland’s exceptional performance earned him a spot in the national rankings across multiple platforms, ranking 29th on Intermat, 26th on FloWrestling, and 33rd on WrestleStat.
The Ohio State wrestling team, under the leadership of former Hofstra coach and esteemed Athletics Hall of Famer Tom Ryan, enters this match with a solid 2-0 record, having achieved victories over Tennessee Chattanooga and Edinboro. The Buckeyes’ starting lineup is particularly daunting, featuring eight competitors who currently hold national rankings.
The tentative matchups for this intense dual are as follows:
125- Dylan Acevedo or Teague Strobel vs. #10 Brandon McCrone
133- Chase Liardi vs. #17 Nic Bouzakis
141- Justin Hoyle or Joe Sparacio vs. #2 Jesse Mendez
149- Noah Tapia vs. #11 Dylan D’Emilio
157- Jurius Clark or Frank Volpe vs. #9 Paddy Gallagher
165- Kyle Mosher vs. #11 Samma Sasso
174- Greyson Harris vs. T.J. Schierl or e’Than Birden
184- #29 Ross McFarland vs. Gavin Bell
197- Nikolas Miller vs. #11 Luke Geog
285- Danny Church vs. #8 Nick Feldman
Historically, Hofstra has struggled against Ohio State, holding an all-time record of 0-7 against them. Last season, the Buckeyes showcased their dominance when they visited Hofstra, decisively winning the match 51-0 on November 19 at the Mack Sports Complex.
After the dual against Ohio State, Hofstra will enjoy a hiatus from competition before returning to the mat on December 6-7 at the prestigious Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
