Nickerson (Chenango Forks, N.Y.) returns to the Big Red lineup this season after missing the 2007-08 season due to injury. The two-time All-American will wrestle No. 3 Charlie Falck of Iowa at 125 pounds. Nickerson brings a 58-5 overall record into the season and is a two-time first-team All-Ivy honoree. He placed second at the NCAAs in 2006 and took third in 2007.
Leen (Soddy Daisy, Tenn.) is the returning national champion at 157 pounds and will wrestle No. 3 Dan Vallimont of Penn State. The Big Red wrestler ranks in the top spot in polls from Intermat and W.I.N. Magazine. Leen was named the EIWA Wrestler of the Year last season and earned his third-straight All-Ivy honor. The team captain also led Cornell to its sixth-straight Ivy League title and second-straight EIWA team championship. Last season Leen placed first at the Body Bar Invitational and Reno Tournament of Champions.
Lewnes (Annapolis, Md.) enters the season ranked No. 2 at 165 pounds and will face off against No. 1 Nick Marable of Missouri at the All-Star Match. Lewnes is coming off an impressive rookie campaign that saw him place fourth at the NCAA tournament earning All-America honors. Marable and Lewnes met in the third-place match at the NCAA tournament, where the Missouri grappler edged out Lewnes, 3-2. The EIWA Freshman of the Year, Lewnes was the EIWA champion at 165 pounds and won titles at the Brute Binghamton Open, Body Bar Invitational, Reno Tournament of Champions, and Southern Scuffle.
Ohio State will play host to the All-Star Classic in St. John Arena with the event beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10, and all children six and under are free. NWCA Members receive a complimentary ticket when showing their NWCA membership card. Call 1-800-GOBUCKS to order your tickets today or visit MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com." claiming to be www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com. ESPNU will be air the event on tape delay. Dates and times will be announced once available.
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