The New York University Wrestling Team posted a ninth-place finish at the New York State Collegiate Championships, which were hosted by SUNY Cortland in Cortland, NY, on Saturday, November 20. 

The team totaled 39.5 points overall. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) won the 19-team competition with 148.5 points.

NYU only brought eight wrestlers to the Championships due to various injury and sickness.

However, those who did participate made the most of the opportunity.

Liam Drury (Hinsdale, IL/Hinsdale Central) went 5-1 in the 165-pound weight class and finished fourth in the bracket. Two of his victories came by major decisions.

Scott DuPont (Holmdel. NJ/Holmdel) (184) recorded two pins en route to a fifth-place finish.

Justin Leonard (Wyckoff, NJ/Ramapo) (174) won three bouts, two by fall and one by major decision.

Nick Tannuzzo (Manhasset, NY/Manhasset) (133) and Jack Heydorn (Lake Forest, IL/Lake Forest) (174) each won two bouts. 

"The guys we brought today showed a lot of fight and grit," said Senior Assistant Coach Corey Luce.

The squad gets back into action on Saturday, December 4, at the Roger Williams Duals in Bristol, RI.