WASHINGTON - After a two week break from their last dual meet, the Eagles of American University wrestling are back at Bender Arena on Friday night to host local BIG 10 foe Maryland.
Match Information
When: Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. vs. Maryland
Where: Washington, D.C. (Bender Arena)
How to watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Takedown Live
Inside the Series
- AU is 0-4 against Maryland all-time, facing off against the Terrapins in each of the last four seasons.
What to Know About American
- The Eagles were at the Lock Haven Open this past Sunday, where #29 Caleb Campos and Ellis Kirsch won their weight class and nine total AU wrestlers placed.
- Campos went 3-0 on the day at 184, picking up a pin and two decisions. The redshirt junior is off to a quality start this season, holding a 10-2 record (4-1 in duals).
- The freshman Kirsch picked up his first tournament victory, defeating Bucknell's Blue Siffler and Bryce Manera via major decision to finish in first place.
- In their dual schedule, the Eagles are coming off a 20-18 win over George Mason on Nov. 20.
- Campos headlined the win, coming up with a crucial pin of Jack Kelly with the score tied to give AU a late cushion in the dual.
- Kaden Milheim and Austin Craft also made vital bonus point contributions as well. AU trailed 11-6 before both wrestlers secured major decisions to put the Eagles in front 14-11.
- Along with Campos, #25 Raymond Lopez is AU's other ranked wrestler. The 133-pounder is also 10-2 with a 4-1 dual record, recording notable wins against Nebraska's #5 Jacob Van Dee and Purdue's #21 Blake Boarman so far this year.
- The heavyweight redshirt sophomore Emmanuel Ulrich is filling big shoes this season, stepping into the starting role after Will Jarrell graduated with 70 wins to his name. He's been strong so far for the Eagles, holding an 8-5 record and going 3-2 in duals.
- Lopez, Campos, and graduate seniors Jack Maida and Maximilian Leete 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.
Probable Starters for American (2-3)
Probable Starters for Maryland (3-0)
- 125: Abram Cline (So.) or Tyler Garvin (So).
- 133: Braxton Brown (R-Sr.)
- 141: Dario Lemus (R-So.) or Clayton Gabrielson (R-So.)
- 149: Michael Pizzuto (R-So.) or Jackson Young (Fr.)
- 157: Mekhi Neal (So.)
- 165: Alex Uryniak (So.) or AJ Rodrigues (Jr.)
- 174: Dom Solis (R-Sr.)
- 184: Jaxon Smith (R-Sr.)
- 195: Branson John (So.) or Anthony Bradley (R-Jr.)
- 285: Oscar Williams (So.) or Joey Schneck (R-So.)
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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