Sophomore wrestler Conner Harer finished as runner-up at the Black Knight Open in West Point, New York, on Sunday. Competing unattached in the 157-pound division, Harer was among five placewinners representing No. 13 Rutgers wrestling.
Harer secured victories in his first three matches, including a 4-1 sudden victory over Ethan Mojena of Brown University to reach the title bout. He was defeated by Army’s Joey Antonio, ranked No. 32, with a 9-3 decision and took second place.
Other notable performances for Rutgers included Mason Gibson finishing third at 141 pounds after defeating Ryan Hartung of Binghamton by a 4-3 decision in his final match. Dagen Condomitti placed fourth at 157 pounds, Nick Villani earned fourth place at 149 pounds after three wins on the front side of his bracket, and Nate Blanchette finished sixth at 174 pounds.
Rutgers is scheduled to compete next at the Keystone Classic in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 23.
“Harer produced wins in his first three matches, including a 4-1 win in sudden victory over Ethan Mojena (Brown) to advance to the 157-pound title match. Harer lost to No. 32 Joey Antonio (Army) by 9-3 decision to place second.”
“Gibson wrestled back to a third-place finish, defeating Ryan Hartung (Binghamton) by 4-3 decision in his final bout of the tournament. Condomitti advanced to the semifinals at 157 pounds, while Villani tallied three wins on the front side of the 149-pound bracket.”
“Rutgers returns to action on Sunday, Nov. 23 when it sends its full lineup to the Keystone Classic in Philadelphia.”
