WASHINGTON - The new season begins for American University wrestling on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. as the Eagles host local rival Maryland in Bender Arena. Third-year head coach
Jason Borrelli returns a familiar and more experienced lineup as AU looks to continue the turnaround that started last season.
Doja Cat Raffle
- One lucky AU student fan at the dual will have the opportunity to win floor tickets to an upcoming Doja Cat concert.
- Students will be able to enter the raffle between 6:45 and 7:15, and must stay to the conclusion of the match in order to have a chance to win.
- The Doja Cat concert is set for Monday, Nov. 27 at Capital One Arena.
Inside the Series
- American has only beaten Maryland once in 11 tries dating back to 2005.
- Last year, the Terps won 29-10 in College Park.
- AU's win came in 2005-06 at Maryland, 23-15.
What to Know about American
- American is coming off a historic turnaround season in which the Eagles finished 8-12 in dual meets and racked up seven more wins than in a 1-12 finish the year before.
- The eight wins matched the Eagles for the most dual victories in the last 12 years. AU has now recorded eight victories four times (2011-12, 2014-15, 2017-18, 2022-23) since going 14-7 in 2010-11.
- American has only beaten Maryland once in 11 tries dating back to 2005. Last year, the Terps won 29-10 in College Park. AU's win came in 2005-06 at Maryland, 23-15.
- Now a junior, Jack Maida qualified for the NCAA Championships as a sophomore last season after placing fifth at 133 lbs at the EIWA Championships. Maida earned a win at the national meet, pinning Jason Shaner of Oregon State in the consolation first round.
- The Eagles had one of their best days in recent program history on January 22, 2023 as they earned three one-point victories to take the team title at the Chippewa Challenge. The three opponents—Central Michigan, CSU Bakersfield and Campbell—had all easily defeated AU the season before.
- Overall, AU had 54 pins last season season which was 18 more than the total of 36 pins in the 2021-22 season.
- Ranking third in NCAA Division I in total pins last season was Maximilian Leete at 125 lbs, who returns for his junior season now at 133 lbs. Leete has also cracked the top 10 all-time at AU, ranking in a tie for 10th with 17 career pins after just two years.
- Leete led AU with 22 total wins in 2022-23 followed by Maida at 21 wins and Caleb Campos with 18 wins.
- The Eagles have four captains in 2023-24. Graduate student Will Jarrell is serving in the role for third year in a row, graduate student Connor Bourne is a captain for a second straight year, and AU has two new captains in Maida and redshirt junior Jack Nies.
Probable Starters for American
Probable Starters for Maryland
- 125 - #15 Braxton Brown (R-So.) or Tommy Capul (R-So.)
- 133 - King Sandoval (Gr.) or Conner Quinn (R-So.)
- 141 - #24 Kal Miller (So.)
- 149 - #12 Ethen Miller (R-So.)
- 157 - #29 Michael North (R-Sr.)
- 165 - John Martin Best (R-So.) or Gaven Bell (R-So.)
- 174 - Dominic Solis (Jr.)
- 184 - Chase Mielnik (R-Jr.) or Kevin Makosy (R-Sr.)
- 197 - #8 Jaxon Smith (R-So.)
- HWT - #17 Seth Nevills (Gr.)
*Rankings from Intermat
2023-24 Wrestling Individual Match Ticket Pricing
- Adults: $8
- Youth (3-14) / Senior (65+): $5
- Groups/Teams in advance (10+ qty.): $3
- Military & Veterans: Free
Season Ticket Pass to All Regular Season Home Duals
- Get behind the team as one of our biggest and best supporters and cheer loud and proud for the AU Wrestling team in Bender Arena with friends, family, and colleagues by purchasing your season ticket pass to all 10 home duals! Click HERE to purchase your season tickets.
- Adult - $40 (General Admission Seating)
- Youth (17 and below) / Senior (65+) - $20 (General Admission Seating)
**NEW FOR 2023-24 SEASON - VIP Matside Floor Seating (Reserved) Season Tickets
- $250 per seat, includes a donation to the wrestling program and the following benefits
- VIP matside reserved seating for all home matches.
- Access to three Eagles Club pre-match hospitality events, which includes food and beverages and a pre-match preview from a member of the Eagles wrestling coaching staff.
- Hospitality to be offered at the home duals vs. Maryland, Virginia, and Queens University (Alumni Day).
- Priority to purchase tickets for EIWA and NCAA tickets.
- Under Armour wrestling sideline apparel item.
**VIP matside seating available while supplies last, and is only available by contacting the Athletic Ticket Office by emailing Clawed@american.edu or by calling (202) 885-2617.
Coach Borrelli's Season Ticket Give-Back Program – DONATE SEASON TICKETS
- Not in the DMV, but still want to support AU Wrestling? Purchase a season ticket to support the wrestling program and return any unwanted tickets back to the ticket office and we will donate your ticket(s) to a local youth wrestling club or organization.
- This program will allow the youth wrestlers of the DMV to experience high-quality Division-I wrestling in person.
- For questions on this community give-back program please email clawed@american.edu. Click HERE to purchase your donated season tickets.
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