Top 5 Epic CKLV 2023 Las Vegas Wrestling Matches

Welcome to our comprehensive coverage of the best regular season college wrestling tournament! We’ve compiled all the thrilling matches from the 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational just for you. Check back regularly on Friday and Saturday to catch all the action-filled matches.

Round of 16 Highlights

184 lbs – Christopher Foca (Cornell) vs Sam Wolf (Air Force)

Despite a hard-fought battle, Christopher Foca narrowly missed out the victory to Sam Wolf in round two, with Wolf winning the takedown battle 1-0.

184 lbs – Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) vs Dylan Fishback (NC State)

A thrilling match saw Pinto clinch a victory over Fishback in a sudden victory, after both were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation.

174 lbs – Lorenzo Norman (Stanford) vs Shane Griffith (Michigan)

True freshman, Lorenzo Norman, surprised everyone with a stunning upset over Shane Griffith. Norman delivered a solid performance in top, bottom, and neutral positions.

157 lbs – Meyer Shapiro (Cornell) vs Bryce Andonian (Virginia Tech)

Meyer Shapiro did not disappoint, dominating Bryce Andonian with a powerful performance.

157 lbs – Daniel Cardenas (Stanford) vs Cody Chittum (Iowa State)

This was a heart-stopping match as Chittum almost made a comeback, but Cardenas managed to advance by the narrowest of margins.

Round of 32 Highlights

157 lbs – Cody Chittum (Iowa State) vs Danny Nini (North Carolina)

Chittum showcased his resilience in the first round, bouncing back from being thrown on his back early in the match.

184 lbs – Chris Foca (Cornell) vs James Rowley (Purdue)

In a nail-biting match, Chris Foca survived a scare against James Rowley. The match was tied 3-3 going into the 3rd round, but Foca’s superior top game prevailed.