Wrestling 2/19/2026 10:56:00 AM MSU Athletics Communications

Morgan State Wrestling Set For Weekend Tuneup Before Postseason Push

BALTIMORE, Md. (Feb. 20, 2026) -- This Sunday presents a crucial moment for the Morgan State wrestling team as it travels to Fairfax, Virginia, to fine-tune its preparations for the upcoming conference championships. The Bears will compete at the Patriot Last Chance Open, hosted by George Mason University, on Sunday, Feb. 22.

The Last Chance Open provides an opportunity for several Bears to add another win to their ledger and sharpen their form before heading into the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships.

Fans can catch all the real-time scoring & brackets on FloWrestling.

Schools with ranked wrestlers entered in the event include Army West Point, Cornell University, Indiana University, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Michigan, United States Naval Academy, North Carolina State University, University of Pittsburgh, Princeton University, Rider University, Rutgers University, and University of Virginia.

MSU PARTICIPANTS

125	Julian Dawson
133	Treshaun Tecson
133	Jimmie Jones
141	Shawn Ryncarz
157	Yannis Charles
174	Sam Diggs
174	Antoine Glasgow
174	Kyle Grey
184	Alexander Newkirk
197	Eric Washington Jr.
285	Eli Turpin

NOTABLES
• Leading the return of NCAA Division I, Varsity-level men's wrestling to Maryland's largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Morgan State University announced the hiring of Kenny Monday as the Athletics Department's new men's wrestling coach, effective Aug. 24, 2022. Monday, the first Black wrestler in history to win an Olympic gold medal, is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Olympian, and former NCAA All-American standout, who brings a championship-level coaching pedigree and an expansive yet impressive resume to a Bears' wrestling program looking to restart after a 25-year hiatus. Monday joined Morgan after serving as the director of wrestling and head wrestling coach at Spire Academy since 2021.

• Morgan State was wrestling in its first competition in 25 years after the program was reinstated, making it the only HBCU with a Division I wrestling program.

• In October 2021, the University announced its plans to revive the men's wrestling program at Morgan State with the support of a $2.7-million gift from HBCU Wrestling (HBCUW), a new initiative reestablishing wrestling programs on HBCU campuses. The gift, which is among the largest received from a private donor to the University, provides funding for the program and supports up to nine full scholarships annually.

• The Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) announced a realignment of its dual meet divisions to create balance across the conference. As part of the update, Morgan State will now compete in the newly formed Liberty Division, alongside American, Army, Bucknell, Lehigh, and Navy. The conference will now recognize EIWA Dual Meet Champions in both the Liberty Division and the Independence Division, which includes Binghamton, Drexel, F&M, Hofstra, LIU, and Sacred Heart.

• Sophomore standout Eugene Harney, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, has earned national recognition at 149 pounds during his debut season with the Bears. Harney previously debuted in the rankings at No. 33 on Dec. 2, 2025, and now moves up to No. 27 in the latest InterMat poll, and is ranked No. 32 in the Flowrestling poll. His jump comes after an impressive West Coast swing last weekend, where he recorded a pin in each of his bouts against California Baptist and Cal Poly. Most recently, Harney scored a pin to earn a win against Sacred Heart's Dakota Ascuncion. With those victories, Harney improved his overall record to 25–4 on the season and is riding a 7-match winning streak.

• Morgan State head coach Kenny Monday has added five new student-athletes to the Bears' 2025-26 roster, bolstering the program's depth and competitiveness. The incoming class features four freshmen and one transfer, highlighted by Campbell transfer Eugene Harney. The freshman additions include Antoine Glasgow (Lilburn, Ga.), Marwan Mohammed Nazeer (Spånga, Stockholm), Rohan Bucknor (White Plains, Md.), and Bence Veress (Budapest, Hungary). "We are fired up about the new young men we added to our roster," said Monday. "Each one brings a unique skill set that adds depth and excitement to our team," signaling a promising outlook for the reinforced squad.

• The Black Wrestlers Association (BWA) announced the recipients of its second annual scholarship awards, with Morgan State University wrestling freshman Marwan Nazeer named among this year's honorees. A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Nazeer shared his thoughts on the meaning of the honor and what it symbolizes for both himself and others with similar backgrounds.

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ABOUT MORGAN
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering nearly 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.

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Players Mentioned

Shawn Ryncarz: 133 lbs; 5' 10"; Freshman

Yannis Charles: 149 lbs; 5' 9"; Freshman

Julian Dawson: 125 lbs; 5' 7"; Freshman

Kyle Grey: 174 lbs; 5' 9"; Freshman

Alexander Newkirk: 184 lbs; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Eric Washington Jr.: 184 lbs; 6' 4"; Sophomore

Sam Diggs: 174 lbs; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Jimmie Jones: 125 lbs; 5' 3"; Junior

Treshaun Tecson: 133 lbs; 5' 3"; Sophomore

Rohan Bucknor: 141 lbs; 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Shawn Ryncarz
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: 133 lbs

Yannis Charles
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: 149 lbs

Julian Dawson
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: 125 lbs

Kyle Grey
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: 174 lbs

Alexander Newkirk
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: 184 lbs

Eric Washington Jr.
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: 184 lbs

Sam Diggs
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: 174 lbs

Jimmie Jones
: 5' 3"; Junior
: 125 lbs

Treshaun Tecson
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: 133 lbs

Rohan Bucknor
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: 141 lbs