Patrick Hogan and seven classmates will be honored during the Senior Day ceremony Friday (Robert Preston).
Storyline
The Harvard wrestling team will close out the regular season by hosting EIWA rival Hofstra at the Malkin Athletic Center Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.
The Crimson heads into the final dual match with an overall record of 7-4 and stands at 4-3 in the EIWA, while the Pride is 5-11 and 1-5.
Harvard's match with Hofstra will be streamed live on the Ivy League Digital Network. Kevin Qualey will have the call. Live results will also be available.
Ivy League Digital Network
The Ivy League Digital Network returns for a third season as the home for all live streaming and on-demand video content for each of the conference's eight institutions. Broadcast in full HD and featuring a live score bug and play-by-play and color commentary, the Ivy League Digital Network provides fans with unprecedented access to the Ancient Eight.
Multiple subscription options are available to fans, including school-specific and league-wide passes. To learn more about the Ivy League Digital Network or to sign-up today, click here.
Social Stream
Use the Social Stream on GoCrimson.com to stay connected with the Crimson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram this year. The Social Stream brings the conversation from all three platforms into one convenient location, allowing fans of all Harvard Athletics teams to monitor the action in real time.
Thank You, Seniors!
Harvard will celebrate Senior Day Friday, as Joe Barbato, Adam Bicak, Devon Gobbo, Patrick Hogan, Michael Mocco, Josh Popple, Todd Preston and Nicholas Stager will be making their final home appearances for the Crimson. This senior class has combined for 230 career victories and is 82-44 this year.
Back to Winning Ways
The Crimson's seven dual victories mark the most for Harvard since collecting eight wins in 2012-13.
Last Time Out
Harvard defeated Brown and Roger Williams at two matches hosted by the Bears Sunday, Feb. 14. The Crimson topped Brown, 25-10, and downed Roger Williams by a score of 38-3. Harvard won 16 of the 20 matches on the day.
Series History
Harvard and Hofstra have met 17 times, with the Pride holding a slight edge in the series, 9-7-1. Hofstra has taken three of the last four meetings, including the most recent between the schools, 39-8, which took place at Harvard Feb. 12, 2011.
Projected Lineups
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Wt.
125:
133:
141:
149:
157:
165:
174:
184:
197:
HWT:
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Harvard (7-4, 4-3 EIWA)
Nolan Hellickson (14-9, 6-3)
Jeffrey Ott (20-8, 9-2)
No. 11 Todd Preston (26-4, 10-1)
Patrick Hogan (10-13, 4-5)
Tyler Tarsi (7-11, 3-6)
or Colby Knight (8-6, 2-0)
No. 20 Devon Gobbo (20-4, 7-0)
Josef Johnson (15-11, 6-5)
Michael Mocco (10-10, 4-5)
Josh Popple (8-8, 5-6)
Nicholas Gajdzik (18-7, 2-2)
or Angus Cowell (0-10, 0-6)
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Hofstra (5-11, 1-5 EIWA)
Bryan Damon (17-18)
Marcus Begay (0-11)
Jamel Hudson (16-6)
Kyle Krasavage (14-8)
Jahlani Callender (13-15)
Bobby Fehr (4-15)
Frank Affronti (27-11)
Cory Damiana (13-18)
Omar Haddad (8-19)
Mike Hughes (32-7)
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Harvard In The Polls
In the latest InterMat national rankings, Todd Preston (26-4) stands No. 11 at 141 lbs., and Devon Gobbo (20-4) appears at No. 20 at 165 lbs.
Record Watch
Todd Preston (141) owns a 78-27 career record and is 26-4 this season. Preston is five victories shy of tying Matt Picarsic '01 for 14th in career victories for a Harvard wrestler.
Preston is also five wins shy of moving up to 12th for victories in a season.
Josh Popple (184) has pinned 13 opponents and is four pins shy of tying Craig Beling '79 and Andy McNerney '83 for 10th in career pins.
Crimson Placewinners
In 2015-16, the following Harvard wrestlers have placed at tournaments:
Nicholas Gajdzik, heavyweight (second) at Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat (Binghamton) Open
Nicholas Gajdzik, heavyweight (first) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Devon Gobbo, 165 (first) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Todd Preston, 141 (first) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Josef Johnson, 174 (second) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Michael Mocco, 184 (second) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Jeffrey Ott, 133 (second) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Todd Preston, 141 (second) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
Todd Preston, 141 (second) at Keystone Classic
Tyler Tarsi, 157 (second) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Ryan Friedman, 133 (third) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Nicholas Gajdzik, heavyweight (third) at Keystone Classic
Josef Johnson, 174 third) at Keystone Classic
Logan Kirby, 184 (third) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Samuel Goldman, 133 (fourth) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Nolan Hellickson, 125 (fourth) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Patrick Hogan, 149 (fourth) at Franklin & Marshall Open
Jeffrey Ott, 133 (fifth) at Keystone Classic
Nicholas Gajdzik, heavyweight (sixth) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
Devon Gobbo, 165 (sixth) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
Freshmen Additions
Jay Weiss, The David G. Bunning '88 Head Coach for Harvard Wrestling, welcomed the addition of six freshmen to the Harvard roster for the 2015-16 campaign: L.J. Barlow (197 lbs.), Peter Bearse (165 lbs.), Thomas Dutton (149 lbs.), Ryan Friedman (125 lbs.), Samuel Goldman (125 lbs.) and Nolan Hellickson (125/133 lbs.). The six newcomers hail from five different states and include five separate weight classes.
Leadership
Senior Todd Preston, a two-time All-Ivy League selection (141 lbs.) and 2014 EIWA Championships Most Outstanding Wrestler, will serve as team co-captain for the second-consecutive year. Senior Patrick Hogan (149 lbs.) will also serve as team co-captain this winter.
Academic Integration
The Harvard wrestling team was recognized as the second-highest academic program in the country in 2014-15. Under the tutelage of head coach Jay Weiss, Harvard combined for a 3.372 GPA to claim the second-highest spot, marking the 12th time since the award's inception that Harvard has landed in the top 10.
Coming Up
Harvard will ready for the 2016 EIWA Championships, hosted by Princeton March 5-6. The EIWAs will be streamed live on FloWrestling.com.
