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RIDER
Sammy Alvarez achieved a career milestone on Friday night, earning All-American status for the first time after winning three consecutive matches in the consolation bracket to lead the Rider wrestling team on day two of the 2025 NCAA Championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
(11) Sammy Alvarez - 149 lbs
Alvarez's day began in the second round of the consolation bracket against No. 21 Willie McDougald (Oklahoma). With seven minutes of regulation not enough, the match extended into extra time.