Results
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 1, 2026) -- The Morgan State wrestling team officially opened its 2026–27 season with a strong showing at the Navy Classic on Sunday inside Wesley Brown Field House. Competing against a deep and talented field featuring nationally ranked programs and perennial conference powers, the Bears demonstrated early-season promise, earning a sixth-place team finish with 154 points.
Navy captured the team title with 191.5 points, followed by Pittsburgh with 177 points and Bellarmine with 175 points.
Representing the Bears were Garrett Beane (125), Jimmie Jones (125), Julian Dawson (133), Jair Jackson-Bey (141), Isaiah Jackson (141), Myrin Nixon (149), Aaron Turner (165), Cortilius Vann (174), Gabe Moore (184), Bryce Phillips (197) and Bence Veress (285).
All 11 Bears placed, highlighting the team's depth and competitive spirit. Phillips (197), Vann (174) and Jackson-Bey (141) captured individual titles, while Beane (125), Jackson (141), Moore (184) and Veress (285) earned runner-up finishes. Dawson placed third at 133, while Turner (165), Jones (125) and Nixon (149) each finished fourth.
Phillips opened his day with a 4:45 pin against Virginia's Steven Burrell. He followed with an 8-1 decision over American's Teague Calvin before securing the 197-pound title with a 16-1 technical fall victory over American's Steven Burrell.
At 174 pounds, Vann began with a 9-3 decision over Bellarmine's Jack Ring before earning a 12-3 major decision against Navy's Hayden Mancilla to claim first place.
Jackson-Bey battled through a challenging 141-pound bracket, opening with a commanding 9-1 major decision over Pittsburgh's Carson Walsh. After a second-round bye, he faced Cal Poly's Josh Requena and secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory to capture the title.
Head Coach Kenny Monday praised the team's effort and competitive spirit in its season debut.
"I'm proud of the way our guys competed today. We came out with a lot of energy, battled through some tough matches, and showed what we're capable of as a team. Winning three individual titles and having all 11 wrestlers place is a great way to start the season. We know there's still work to do, but this is a solid foundation for us to build on as we continue to get better."
The Bears will look to build on their strong opening performance as they continue to sharpen their technique and consistency against top competition.
Up Next: Morgan State returns to action at the Missouri Tournament, hosted by the University of Missouri, on Saturday, Nov. 14.
2026 NAVY CLASSIC
November 1, 2026 | Annapolis, Md. | Wesley Brown Field House
197 – Bryce Phillips | 1st (3-0)
RR Rnd 1: B. Phillips (Morgan State) M for. Jack Lesher (UVA)
RR Rnd 2: B. Phillips (Morgan State) dec. Teage Calvin (American) 8-1
RR Rnd 1: B. Phillips (Morgan State) fall Steven Burrell (UVA), 4:45
174 – Cortilius Vann | 1st (2-1)
RR Rnd 1: Connor Wetzel (Lock Haven) dec. C. Vann (Morgan State) 4-1
RR Rnd 3: C. Vann (Morgan State) major dec. Hayden Mancilla (Navy) 12-3
RR Rnd 1: C. Vann (Morgan State) dec. Jack Ring (Bellarmine) 9-3
141 – Jair Jackson-Bey| 1st (2-1)
RR Rnd 1: J. Jackson-Bey (Morgan State) dec. Max Rosen (American) 12-8
RR Rnd 3: J. Jackson-Bey (Morgan State) dec. Josh Requena (Cal Poly) 4-2
RR Rnd 1: Carson Walsh (Pittsburgh) major dec. J. Jackson-Bey (Morgan State) 9-1
141 – Isaiah Jackson | 2nd (1-2)
RR Rnd 1: Josh Requena (Cal Poly) dec. I. Jackson (Morgan State) 4-2
RR Rnd 2: Jake Zaltsman (Lock Haven) tech fall I. Jackson (Morgan State) 15-0 (3:55)
RR Rnd 1: I. Jackson (Morgan State) major dec. Max Rosen (American) 17-6
285 – Bence Veress | 2nd (0-3)
RR Rnd 1: Ben Farabaugh (Navy) fall B. Veress (Morgan State) 2:11
RR Rnd 3: Dom Iaquinto (Navy) dec. B. Veress (Morgan State) 5-3
RR Rnd 1: Brody Rebuck (Lock Haven) fall B. Veress (Morgan State) 2:56
184 – Gabe Moore | 2nd (0-3)
RR Rnd 1: Jonathan. Sanchez (Navy) tech. fall G. Moore (Morgan State) 19-3 (6:42)
RR Rnd 3: Michael Taheny (Navy) fall G. Moore (Morgan State) 2:20
RR Rnd 2: Dylan Newsome (UVA) fall G. Moore (Morgan State) 1:17
125 – Garrett Beane | 2nd (0-3)
RR Rnd 1: Carmine Sipper (Navy) dec. G. Beane (Morgan State) 9-4
RR Rnd 3: Rocco Hayes (UVA) fall G. Beane (Morgan State) 1:01
RR Rnd 1: Nikos Filipos (Navy) fall G. Beane (Morgan State) 5:32
133 – Julian Dawson | 3rd (1-2)
RR Rnd 3: Shay Korhorn (Bellarmine) dec. J. Dawson (Morgan State) 6-5
RR Rnd 2: Evan Tallmadge (Pittsburgh) tech. fall J. Dawson (Morgan State) 19-3
RR Rnd 1: J. Dawson (Morgan State) major dec. Coen Bainey (American) 10-1
165 – Aaron Turner | 4th (0-3)
RR Rnd 3: Jagger French (Cal Poly) major dec. A. Turner (Morgan State) 16-6
RR Rnd 2: Noah Hall (Bellarmine) dec. A. Turner (Morgan State) 9-6
RR Rnd 1: Caden Dobbins (Lock Haven) fall A. Turner (Morgan State) 1:57
125 – Jimmie Jones | 4th (0-3)
RR Rnd 3: Matt Marlow (Pittsburgh) tech. fall J. Jones (Morgan State) 18-3 (3:53)
RR Rnd 2: Joe Calvin (Bellarmine) tech. fall J. Jones (Morgan State) 17-1 (6:19)
RR Rnd 1: Alex Reed (Lock Haven) tech fall J. Jones (Morgan State) 16-0 (3:52)
149 – Myrin Nixon | 4th (0-3)
RR Rnd 3: Tyler Hood (Navy) dec. M. Nixon (Morgan State) 4-1
RR Rnd 2: Daavid Mayora (Bellarmine) major dec. M. Nixon (Morgan State) 12-2
RR Rnd 1: Adam Butler (UVA) major dec. M. Nixon (Morgan State) 9-1
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