WASHINGTON - Following a busy day in Indiana that included three dual meets on Saturday, the American University wrestling team quickly turns around to take on local competition at home on Thursday. The Eagles host George Mason in Bender Arena, looking for their second win of the year before a two-week break between duals.
Inside the Series
- The Eagles lead the series 3-2 against George Mason, most recently defeating the Patriots in a tight match 19-17 last February.
- Timely wrestling was the story of the dual last season, as the Eagles tallied 28 third period points and won two bouts from behind on their way to a 19-17 win.
What to Know About American
- The Eagles are coming off a 1-2 showing at The Boilermaker Duals last weekend, held at Purdue. AU fell to Northern Illinois 21-12, defeated Buffalo 23-15, and lost to Purdue 34-10.
- Redshirt junior #27 Caleb Campos highlighted the individual performances for American, going 3-0 with a technical fall, pin, and major decision.
- His most notable win of the day came over Purdue's #27 James Rowley, a 16-8 major decision. Campos jumped on him with two takedowns in the first period and never surrendered the lead from there.
- Senior Raymond Lopez also took down a ranked opponent, pinning Purdue's #21 Blake Boarman in 3:56. It was the second time he's secured a fall against a ranked wrestler this year, defeating Nebraska's #5 Jacob Van Dee at the Navy Classic on Nov. 9.
- Lopez, Maximilian Leete (133), and Jack Maida (141) are a part of AU's impressive depth of lightweights. Alongside them are sophomore JJ Peace and redshirt sophomore Coen Bainey at 125 pounds, who both totaled double-digit wins last season and won dual matches last week at Purdue.
- In addition to that group, freshmen Colin Martin (133) and Leo Maestas (149) have already made an impression, with both of them placing at the ESU Open and winning dual matches last week.
- Along with Bainey, redshirt sophomores Kaden Milheim (157), Gage Owen (149), and Emmanuel Ulrich (285) are primed to play impactful roles after promising first seasons in 2024-25. The four of them combined for 81 dual points and were regular starters, with Gage Owen starting in each dual meet.
- The heavyweight Ulrich is filling in big shoes left by Will Jarrell, who graduated in 2025 as the team's MVP with over 70 wins in his career. So far this year, Ulrich is 4-4.
- Lopez, Leete, Campos, and Maida are this year's team captains. Leete and Lopez are serving in the role for the second straight season, while Campos and Maida are first-time captains.
- AU wrestling is coming off an accomplished 2024-25 season, posting the program's most wins since 2011 at 11-10 overall. The Eagles return four of their top five winners from last season, including #26 Raymond Lopez and #28 Caleb Campos.
Probable Starters for American (1-3)
Probable Starters for George Mason (3-0)
- 125: Ben Monn (Sr.) 3-3 or JB Dragovich (Jr.) 2-3
- 133: Charlie Bunting (So.) 0-0 or Anthony Lucchiani (Fr.) 1-3
- 141: Ryan Sullivan (Sr.) 0-0 & Tate Hisey (Fr.) 2-0
- 149: Kaden Cassidy (Sr.) 6-0 & Anthony Basile (Fr.) 3-0
- 157: DJ McGee (Jr.) 2-1 & Thomas Stofka (R- Fr.) 2-3
- 165: Evan Maag (Jr.) 3-4
- 174: Logan Messer (Sr.) 5-2
- 184: Malachi DuVall (Sr.) 6-1 or Jack Kelly (Sr.) 0-6
- 197: Donovan Sprouse (Sr.) 3-3 or Jamil Morrow (Fr.) 0-1
- 285: Herbert Billups (Fr.) 0-0
2025-26 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 seven 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)
- Young Alumni (Graduates from the classes of 2021-2025) / Faculty/Staff - $25
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.
- Hospitality to be offered at select home duals to be announced.
- Priority to purchase tickets for EIWA and NCAA tickets.
- Under Armour wrestling sideline apparel item.
- To purchase, call the ticketing box office at 202-885-2617 or email clawed@american.edu
AU Wrestling Victory Pledge
- Support AU Wrestling by pledging $10 for every individual match won by an AU wrestler at home during the 2025–26 season.
- Your support directly fuels the success of our Wrestling Program—on and off the mat. Every takedown, every pin, every win brings us closer to greatness, and with your help, each one will mean even more. Donate HERE.
Coach Borrelli's Season Ticket Give-Back Program
- Not in the DMV, but still want to support AU Wrestling? Purchase a youth 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
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