WASHINGTON - For the final time in the 2024 calendar year, American University wrestling will compete at home in Bender Arena on Friday, Dec. 6. The Eagles will host Buffalo in an early dual at 1 p.m., and are looking for their third straight win.
Giveaways for AU Students
- There will be free pizza for AU students at Friday's 1 p.m. dual.
- The wrestling program is also raffling an iPhone 16 Plus to one lucky student. You must be enrolled at American, and you must be present to win.
Parking Information
- The Sports Center Garage is permit only parking Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
- The Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages have hourly parking available for fans coming to the match on Friday.
Inside the Series
- American and Buffalo are facing each other for the first time in program history.
What to Know about American
- American is coming off a pair of dominant wins in North Carolina last weekend, beating Duke 33-6 and Presbyterian 43-6. Eight AU wrestlers went 2-0 for the day.
- Overall, AU posted three pins, four wins by technical fall, and five major decisions in the two NC duals.
- Redshirt senior Jack Nies was named the Gregorio's Trattoria Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts, which included a tech fall win vs. Duke and a major-decision victory against Presbyterian.
- Four Eagles earned victories in the team's season opener against Michigan State--redshirt freshman Coen Bainey at 125, senior Jack Maida at 141, sophomore Kaden Milheim at 165, and grad student Will Jarrell at heavyweight who all won by decision.
- Nies, Milheim, and Liam Volk-Klos all lead AU with three dual meet victories so far this season.
- The Eagles went 8-14 in dual meets last season, but 0-5 against EIWA opponents.
- Jarrell led AU in pins last season with six, followed closely by Maximilian Leete (133) with five. Jarrell has 13 career pins and is tied for 13th all-time at AU.
- The Eagles have four captains in 2024-25. Jarrell is serving in the role for the fourth year in a row, while Nies is a team captain for the second year in a row. Joining them are first-year team captains Leete, a senior, and Raymond Lopez, a junior.
Probable Starters for American (3-2)
Probable Starters for Buffalo (1-4)
- 125: Max Elton (So.) 9-9
- 133: Michael Guigliano (Fr.) 0-0
- 141: Andy Lucinsky (R-Jr.) 1-4 or Aaron Lanster (R-Fr.) 5-9
- 149: Sam Ewing (R-Fr.) 6-8
- 157: Kaleb Burgess (R-Jr.) 11-6
- 165: Hunter Shaut (Gr.) 7-8
- 174: Raphael Knapp (R-Fr.) 9-3
- 184: Marcus Petite (R-Sr.) 12-7
- 197: Lonnell Pabon (R-So.) 3-4
- 285: Jack MacDonald (Fr.) 4-4
2024-25 Wrestling Individual Match Ticket Pricing
- Adults: $10
- Youth (3-14) / Senior (65+): $7
- Groups (10+ qty.): $7 (Available for purchase online!)
- Military & Veterans: Free
Prices are subject to change.
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 8 home duals! Click HERE to purchase your season tickets. Help us beat our record last year of 208!
- Adult - $40 (General Admission Seating)
- Youth (3-14) / Senior (65+) - $20 (General Admission Seating)
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. Michigan State (Nov. 2), Harvard (Jan. 17), and Bucknell (Feb. 14).
- 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 Athletics Ticket Office by emailing noahf@american.edu or by calling (202) 885-2617.
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