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Wrestling Concludes 2024-25 Season at Nationals

Four Generals Represent Blue and White at Nationals

3/14/2025 11:33:00 AM

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Four Washington and Lee wrestlers competed at the NCAA Division III Championships over the weekend, with each advancing through multiple rounds in their respective brackets.

Evan Lindner (149 lbs.) posted a 2-2 record, reaching the fourth round of the consolation bracket. He opened with an 8-0 major decision loss to Michael Conklin (TCNJ) before receiving a bye in the first round of consolations. Lindner rebounded with a 5-2 decision over Chance Babb (Alvernia) and followed with a 10-7 win over Daniel Uribe (Wabash). His tournament run ended with a 7-2 loss to Colby Frost (Southern Maine).

Vincent Ziccardi (141 lbs.) finished 1-2, advancing to the third round of consolations. After receiving a first-round bye, he fell to seventh-seeded Bryce Parke (Coe) by fall at 3:14. Ziccardi earned a 5-2 sudden victory win over Aiden Evans (Loras) before dropping a second-round consolation bout to Connor Kidd (Luther) by fall at 2:28.

Mark Troni (165 lbs.) went 0-2 in his first national tournament appearance. He received a first-round bye before falling to Brayden Peet (Wis.-Whitewater) by an 8-1 decision. In the consolation bracket, he had another bye before being eliminated by Teagan Hendricks (Ohio Northern) in a 3-1 decision.

Jack McCusker (184 lbs.) also went 0-2 in his final collegiate tournament. He opened with a bye before dropping a second-round bout to Austen Wetzel (Westminster) by fall at 3:30. In the consolation bracket, he was pinned by Wills Bronson (John Carroll) in 1:11.

With their performances, Lindner, Ziccardi, Troni, and McCusker concluded their seasons on the national stage, representing W&L among the best in Division III wrestling. 

Johnson & Wales University is hosting the 2025 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on March 14-15 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Complete coverage for the championships is available on the tournament home page. The 2025 championship brackets can be found HERE and Track Wrestling is providing real-time statistics HERE

VINCENT ZICCARDI

133 Weight Class (25-14 overall)

 

Junior Vincent Ziccardi went 1-2 at the NCAA Division III Championships, closing out his junior season. After receiving a first-round bye, he faced seventh-seeded Bryce Parke (Coe) in the second round and lost by fall at 3:14. In the consolation bracket, Ziccardi advanced with a bye before securing a 5-2 sudden victory win over Aiden Evans (Loras). His tournament ended in the fourth round of consolations with a fall to Connor Kidd (Luther) at 2:28.

2025 National Results

 

  • Champ. Round 1 - Vincent Ziccardi (Wash. & Lee) 25-14 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Bryce Parke (Coe) 25-4 won by fall over Vincent Ziccardi (Wash. & Lee) 25-14 (Fall 3:14)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Vincent Ziccardi (Wash. & Lee) 25-14 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Vincent Ziccardi (Wash. & Lee) 25-14 won in sudden victory - 1 over Aiden Evans (Loras) 14-6 (SV-1 5-2)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Connor Kidd (Luther) 22-12 won by fall over Vincent Ziccardi (Wash. & Lee) 25-14 (Fall 2:28)

EVAN LINDNER

149 Weight Class (31-6 overall)

 

Junior Evan Lindner posted a 2-2 record at the NCAA Division III Championships, advancing to the fourth round of the consolation bracket. He opened the tournament with an 8-0 major decision loss to Michael Conklin (TCNJ) before receiving a bye in the first round of consolations. Lindner rebounded with a 5-2 decision over Chance Babb (Alvernia) in the second round and followed with a 10-7 victory over Daniel Uribe (Wabash) in the third round. His tournament run ended in the fourth round of consolations with a 7-2 loss to Colby Frost (Southern Maine).

2025 National Results

  • Champ. Round 1 - Michael Conklin (TCNJ) 36-6 won by major decision over Evan Lindner (MD 8-0)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Evan Lindner received a bye 
  • Cons. Round 2 - Evan Lindner won by decision over Chance Babb (Alvernia) 21-8 (Dec 5-2)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Evan Lindner won by decision over Daniel Uribe (Wabash) 27-4 (Dec 10-7)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Colby Frost (Southern Me.) 37-2 won by decision over Evan Lindner (Dec 7-2)
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MARK TRONI

165 Weight Class (27-10 overall)

 

Junior Mark Troni finished 0-2 at the NCAA Division III Championships, exiting in the third round of the consolation bracket. After receiving a first-round bye, he dropped an 8-1 decision to Brayden Peet (Wis.-Whitewater) in the second round. Troni advanced with another bye in the second round of consolations but fell in a close 3-1 decision to Teagan Hendricks (Ohio Northern) in the third round.

2025 National Results
 

  • Champ. Round 1 - Mark Troni received a bye 
  • Champ. Round 2 - Brayden Peet (Wis.-Whitewater) 24-4 won by decision over Mark Troni (Wash. & Lee) 27-10 (Dec 8-1)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Mark Troni (Wash. & Lee) 27-10 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Teagan Hendricks (Ohio Northern) 33-15 won by decision over Mark Troni (Wash. & Lee) 27-10 (Dec 3-1)

JACK McCUSKER

184 Weight Class (11-10 overall)

 

Senior Jack McCusker went 0-2 at the NCAA Division III Championships, exiting in the second round of the consolation bracket. After receiving a first-round bye, he fell to Austen Wetzel (Westminster) by fall at 3:30 in the second round. In the consolation bracket, McCusker was pinned by Wills Bronson (John Carroll) in 1:11, concluding his senior season.
 

2025 National Results

 

  • Champ. Round 1 - Jack McCusker received a bye
  • Champ. Round 2 - Austen Wetzel (Westminster (MO)) 37-7 won by fall over Jack McCusker (Fall 3:30)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Wills Bronson (John Carroll) 29-10 won by fall over Jack McCusker (Fall 1:11)
2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Championships - Photos from Ferrum College Sports information
2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Championships - Photos from Ferrum College Sports information
2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Championships - Photos from Ferrum College Sports information
2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Championships - Photos from Ferrum College Sports information
2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Championships - Photos from Ferrum College Sports information