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Morgan State Wrestling’s Eugene Harney Continues to Rise, Building a Legacy

BALTIMORE, Md. (March 11, 2025) -- Redshirt freshman Eugene Harney continues to make noise on the national wrestling scene, climbing again in the latest national rankings.

The Cincinnati, Ohio native moved from No. 27 nationally at 149 pounds in the latest InterMat rankings to No. 24, fresh off capturing Morgan State's first-ever Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) championship.

The latest jump continues a steady rise for Harney, who first entered the national rankings at No. 33 earlier this season, showcasing the consistency that has drawn attention from the wrestling community.

In his inaugural season with the Morgan State Bears, Harney has quickly established himself as a formidable contender in the 149-pound division. His impressive form includes a current nine-match winning streak, with his last defeat coming on Jan. 14 against Penn's Cross Wasilewski.

Harney's run has pushed his season record to an outstanding 28-4, including a dominant 13-1 mark in dual matches. His offensive ability is further reflected in six major decisions and four wins by fall, demonstrating his capacity to secure decisive victories.

Harney's individual success is especially significant for the Morgan State wrestling program, which recently revived its varsity team after a several-decade hiatus. His continued climb in the national rankings — along with capturing an EIWA title — stands as a testament to the program's rapid resurgence on the collegiate wrestling landscape and signals a bright future for the Bears.

Head coach Kenny Monday reflected on the milestone.

"We're very proud and excited to have Eugene and Yannis represent Morgan State at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland next week," said Monday. "Both young men have climbed in the national rankings — Harney at 24 and Charles at 30. It's an indication of the work they've put in and shows they're trending in the right direction at the most important time of the year. I'm confident they'll wrestle well next week. We are the bad draw in the bracket."
 
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Morgan State wrestling will send two Bears to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling Championships at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, March 19-21. Harney (149) will be joined by Yannis Charles (157), as both secured automatic bids to the national tournament.


 
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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

Yannis Charles

Yannis Charles

149 lbs
5' 9"
Freshman
Eugene Harney

Eugene Harney

149 lbs
5' 7"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Yannis Charles

Yannis Charles

5' 9"
Freshman
149 lbs
Eugene Harney

Eugene Harney

5' 7"
Sophomore
149 lbs