Alfred State College sophomore wrestler Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) has been named a recipient of the 2009 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Athletes. Gustafson is the honoree out of all two-year wrestlers nominated.
Alfred State College sophomore wrestler Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) has been named a recipient of the 2009 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Athletes. Gustafson is the honoree out of all two-year wrestlers nominated.
Gustafson qualified for the NJCAA National Championship following a 13-11 season. He earned 2nd team All-Region and All-WNYAC honors with 2nd place finish at the Regional on February 15. Gustafson's season highlight came at the NCCC Open where he was 5-1 and wrestled to a 3rd place finish in a highly competitive 133 lb. field.
Recently the Alfred State College athletic department handed out the 2008-09 athletic awards at a ceremony held at the Lake Lodge.
Recently the Alfred State College athletic department handed out the 2008-09 athletic awards at a ceremony held at the Lake Lodge.
SENIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The ASC Senior of the Year Awards are given to the male and female senior athletes who have competed in a sport for two years while achieving career excellence and exhibited good character.
Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) led a trio of Alfred State College wrestlers at the NJCAA National Championships in Rochester, MN over the weekend. Gustafson was the lone Pioneer that registered a victory.
Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) led a trio of Alfred State College wrestlers at the NJCAA National Championships in Rochester, MN over the weekend. Gustafson was the lone Pioneer that registered a victory.
Gustafson wrestling in the 133 lb. weight class opened up the competition by defeating Craig Chiles (St. Louis CC - Meramec) 11-7. In his next match, he fell to Billy Murphy (Iowa Central). Gustafson's tournament ended due to an injury.
Four members of the Alfred State College wrestling team have earned postseason honors based on their performances at the Region III/Northeast Championships. Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) and Cody Lansberry (Kendall) earned All-Region and All-WNYAC honors while Darren Whittall (Starpoint) and Dan Dwyer (Lafayette) earned All-Region honors.
Four members of the Alfred State College wrestling team have earned postseason honors based on their performances at the Region III/Northeast Championships. Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) and Cody Lansberry (Kendall) earned All-Region and All-WNYAC honors while Darren Whittall (Starpoint) and Dan Dwyer (Lafayette) earned All-Region honors.
The brackets for next weekend's NJCAA wrestling National Championships have been released. Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA), Darren Whittall (Starpoint), and Dan Dwyer (Lafayette) will represent Alfred State at the 50th championship event in Rochester, MN.
The brackets for next weekend's NJCAA wrestling National Championships have been released. Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA), Darren Whittall (Starpoint), and Dan Dwyer (Lafayette) will represent Alfred State at the 50th championship event in Rochester, MN.
The Alfred State College wrestling team finished tied for 4th place at the Region III/Northeast Distict Championship held at Niagara CCC on Sunday, February 15. Three Pioneers have advanced to compete in the NJCAA National Championships.
The Alfred State College wrestling team finished tied for 4th place at the Region III/Northeast Distict Championship held at Niagara CCC on Sunday, February 15. Three Pioneers have advanced to compete in the NJCAA National Championships.
The Alfred State College wrestling team fell 46-10 in their regular season finale at Niagara CCC on Saturday. The Pioneers were slowed down by four forfeits on the day.
The Alfred State College wrestling team fell 46-10 in their regular season finale at Niagara CCC on Saturday. The Pioneers were slowed down by four forfeits on the day.
Eric Giles (Vestal) recorded a pin of Don Schildhauer two minutes into his match at 174 lbs. and Dan Steiger (Miller Place) earned a 12-1 victory over Justin Galusha in action at 184 lbs.
The blue and gold finish the regular season with a 1-6 dual match record and now shift their focus to the Region III/Northeast Districts on February 15 at Niagara CCC.
The Alfred State College wrestling team downed Mercyhurst North East 18-17 to earn their first dual match victory of the season.
The Alfred State College wrestling team downed Mercyhurst North East 18-17 to earn their first dual match victory of the season.
The match came down to the final bout between Alfred State's Dan Dwyer (Lafayette) and Mike Powell at 197 lbs. Dwyer was able to come out victorious 4-1 to erase a 17-15 Saint lead and give the Pioneers the 18-17 victory.
The Alfred State College wrestling team spent this past weekend at Jamestown CC competing on both Friday and Saturday.
The Alfred State College wrestling team spent this past weekend at Jamestown CC competing on both Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, the Pioneers fell 36-15 to Jamestown CC in a dual meet that was rescheduled from earlier in the week. Cody Lansberry (Kendall) earned the blue and gold's lone victory on the mat with a 5-3 decision at 157 lbs. Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA) and Broncho Rollins (Ithaca) each earned forfeit wins.
Wednesday evening's WNYAC wrestling dual match between Alfred State and Jamestown CC has been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions. The two teams will now wrestle on Friday January 30 at 6 p.m.
Wednesday evening's WNYAC wrestling dual match between Alfred State and Jamestown CC has been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions. The two teams will now wrestle on Friday January 30 at 6 p.m.
SENIOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The brackets for next weekend's NJCAA wrestling National Championships have been released. Mike Gustafson (Warren, PA), Darren Whittall (Starpoint), and Dan Dwyer (Lafayette) will represent Alfred State at the 50th championship event in Rochester, MN.
