EIWA Day 2 Gallery
LEWISBURG, Pa. (March 8, 2025) — Xavier Doolin and Cooper Lockhart entered Saturday morning's competition with a singular purpose: to etch their names into the annals of the 121st EIWA Championships, held at Lehigh University's Stabler Arena.
For Doolin and Lockhart, the morning represented more than just another match; it was an opportunity to make Morgan wrestling history, as they were completing the school's first appearance at the prestigious event.
Doolin's dominance was on full display as he steamrolled through the consolation semifinals at 285. His match against LIU's Christopher Powell was a mere formality, lasting a mere 12 seconds before Doolin secured the fall. The lightning-fast pin was a testament to Doolin's power and precision, propelling him into the third-place match. This victory sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown against No. 2 seeded Brady Colbert from Army West Point, where Doolin will be looking to cap off his tournament with a well-deserved bronze medal.
Doolin's quest for an NCAA qualifier hit a snag against an all-too-familiar foe from Army West Point. While he previously tasted victory over Lucas Stoddard back in November, this encounter proved far more challenging.
Doolin initially seized the advantage, securing a single leg takedown to establish a 3-0 lead. However, Colbert quickly responded, chipping away at the lead before the first period's close. The seesaw battle continued into the second, with Doolin's escape being countered by a pivotal Colbert takedown that shifted the momentum. Trailing by a single point entering the final period, Doolin couldn't find an answer to Colbert's relentless pressure. Colbert's escape and subsequent takedown sealed Doolin's fate, culminating in a decisive 10-4 victory for Colbert, who clinched third place and a coveted NCAA qualification. Doolin, despite a valiant effort throughout the competition, was left to settle for fourth place, a bittersweet conclusion to his inaugural campaign with the Bears.
While Doolin may have suffered a tough loss, his overall performance this season has solidified his standing as one of Morgan's most promising wrestlers. His dedication and talent haven't gone unnoticed, and he's poised to be a key player in Coach Kenny Monday's program next season, certainly one to watch as he continues to develop.
Earlier in the morning, Lockhart's seventh-place match against Drexel's Cody Walsh was a whirlwind of momentum shifts. The No. 12 seed, Lockhart, began the bout with explosive energy, quickly building a 7-0 lead over the No. 8 seed, Walsh, thanks to a decisive takedown and a near fall. The early dominance suggested a comfortable victory for the sophomore, but Walsh proved resilient. In the waning moments of the first period, Walsh flipped the script with a crucial reversal at the 1:14 mark. Capitalizing on this shift in momentum, Walsh pressed his advantage, ultimately trapping Lockhart and securing a pin with a minute left on the clock.
While the loss was undoubtedly a setback, it served as a valuable learning experience for Lockhart, who demonstrated flashes of brilliance and potential that hint at a promising future for the Bears.
Lehigh won the event with 143.5 points ahead of second place Drexel (122.5 points). Army West Point (116.5 points), Navy (116.5 points) and Bucknell (113 points) rounded out the top five. Morgan placed 11th (25.5 points).
EIWA Championships Day Results | Full Results
Julian Dawson - 8th Place
125 (Round of 16) | 6 Coen Bainey (American) def. 10 Julian Dawson (MSU), MD 8-0
125 (CONSI OF 8 #2) | 10 Julian Dawson (MSU) def. 8 Jack Parker (Franklin & Marshall), F 3:44, 6-2
125 (CONSI OF 4) | 5 Robert Sagaris (LIU) def. 10 Julian Dawson (MSU), TF 15-0
125 (7th Place) | 6 Nick Treaster (Navy) def. 10 Julian Dawson (MSU), TF 15-0
Kevin Lopez
133 (Round of 16) | 6 Braxton Fries-Appello (Sacred Heart) def. 11 Kevin Lopez (MSU), TF 16-1, 3:30
133 (CONSI OF 8 #2) | 5 Micah Roes (Binghamton) def. 11 Kevin Lopez (MSU), TF 16-0
Myrin Nixon
141 (Round of 16) | 5 Bryce Kresho (Franklin & Marshall) def. 12 Myrin Nixon (MSU), F 13-0 4:10
141 (CONSI OF 8 #2) | 6 Rich Treanor (Army West Point) def. 12 Myrin Dixon (MSU), F 3-0 2:08
Yannis Charles
149 (Round of 16) | 5 Kaemen Smith (Navy) DEF 12 Yannis Charles (MSU), 3-2 0:57 (neck injury)
149 (Consi of 8 #2) | 11 Braden Bower def. 12 Yannis Charles (MSU) M FOR
Joshua Greenwood
157 (Round of 16) | 12 Joshua Greenwood (MSU) def. 5 Brayden Roberts (LIU), Dec 3-1
157 (Quarter-Finals) | 4 Cade Wirnsberger (Bucknell) def. 12 Joshua Greenwood (MSU), Dec 1-0
157 (CONSI OF 8 #1) | 11 Jack Niles (American) def. 12 Joshua Greenwood (MSU), 11-9
Cooper Lockhart - 8th Place
165 (Round of 16) | 5 Carter Baer (Binghamton) def. 12 Cooper Lockhart (MSU),F 0:43
165 (CONSI OF 8 #1) | 6 Richie Grungo (Lehigh) def. 12 Cooper Lockhart (MSU), 8-4
165 (CONSI OF 4) | 7 Kaden Milheim (American) def. 12 Cooper Lockhart (MSU), F 16-2 6:36
165 (7th Place) | 8 Cody Walsh (Drexel) def. 12 Cooper Lockhart (MSU), F 2-7 2:00
Darrien Roberts
174 (Round of 16) | 7 Darrien Roberts (MSU) def. 10 Blake Bahna (LIU), MD 15-3
174 (Quarter-Finals) | 2 Brevin Cassella (Binghamton) def. 7 Darrien Roberts (MSU), 8-2
174 (CONSI OF 8 #1) | 8 Rylan Rogers (Lehigh) def. 7 Darrien Roberts (MSU), 4-1
Kingsley Menifee
184 (Round of 16) | 8 Anthony D'alesio (LIU) def. 9 Kingsley Menifee (MSU), 11-2
184 (CONSI OF 8 #1) | 2 Giuseppe Hoose (Drexel) def. 9 Kingsley Menifee(MSU), 6-4
Eric Washington Jr.
197 (Round of 16) | 7 Nikolas Miller (Hofstra) def. 10 Eric Washington Jr. (MSU), 8-3
197 (CONSI OF 8 #1) | 8 RJ Moore (Franklin & Marshall) def. 10 Eric Washington Jr. (MSU), MD 11-2
Xavier Doolin - 4th Place
285 (Round of 16) | 5 Xavier Doolin (MSU) def. 12 Jake Lucas (Navy), 8-1
285 (Quarter-Finals) | 5 Xavier Doolin (MSU) def. 4 William Jarrell (American), 6-2
285 (Semi-Finals) | 1 Owen Trephan (Lehigh) def. 5 Xavier Doolin (MSU), F 4:48
285 (CONS-Semis) | 5 Xavier Doolin (MSU) def. 9 Christopher Powell (LIU), F 0:12
285 (3rd Place) | 2 Brady Colbert (Army West Point) def. 5 Xavier Doolin (MSU), 10-4 Dec
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