The undefeated Nick Suriano becomes the first Rutgers number one in history, with Lehigh's returning national champ Darian Cruz right behind him at number two. Lee jumps up to third with his signature victory.
Rutgers wrestling: Nick Suriano ascends to No. 1 national ranking at 125 pounds
Suriano, 159-0 with four state titles as a high school phenom at Bergen Catholic, is the first wrestler in Rutgers history to be ranked No. 1 in any weight class. He was the consensus No. 2 at 125 pounds last week across the three major outlets judging such matters, InterMat, FloWrestling, and The Open Mat.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – For the first time in program history, Rutgers wrestling features a unanimous No. 1 wrestler in its lineup, as sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano was elevated to the top position in his weight class by both Intermat and FloWrestling on Tuesday.