Western New England Wrestling

WNE Wrestling - Limited Edition 50 Year Anniversary store powered by Metro Team Sports!

Now is your chance to purchase team apparel in celebration of our 50th Year of WNE Wrestling.

Please note, all orders will be processed collectively once the team store has closed on 8/11/2024.

WNE Wrestling 50 Year Anniversary Apparel 2024

Two weeks left to register for our 2024 Golden Bear Summer Prospect Day!

Join us on Monday, August 19 from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM for our Summer 2024 Golden Bear Prospect Day!

The event is open to student athletes in the class of 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028. Register online today!

https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2024/6/5/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-announces-2024-summer-prospect-day.aspx

The Golden Bear men’s wrestling prospect day is designed to provide student athletes with the opportunity to learn more about the Western New England University student athlete experience, both in the classroom and on the wrestling mat. The prospect day is a great opportunity for prospective student athletes to experience a college-style practice, showcase their skills to the Golden Bear coaching staff, and participate in a Q&A session with current team members.

Join us on Monday, August 19 from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM for our Summer 2024 Golden Bear Prospect Day!

The event is open to student athletes in the class of 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028. Register online today!

https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2024/6/5/mens-wrestling-mens-wrestling-announces-2024-summer-prospect-day.aspx

The Golden Bear men’s wrestling prospect day is designed to provide student athletes with the opportunity to learn more about the Western New England University student athlete experience, both in the classroom and on the wrestling mat. The prospect day is a great opportunity for prospective student athletes to experience a college-style practice, showcase their skills to the Golden Bear coaching staff, and participate in a Q&A session with current team members.

Join us on Monday, August 19 from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM for our Summer 2024 Golden Bear Prospect Day!

The event is open to student athletes in the class of 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028. Register online today - https://wnegoldenbears.com/sports/wrestling

The Golden Bear men’s wrestling prospect day is designed to provide student athletes with the opportunity to learn more about the Western New England University student athlete experience, both in the classroom and on the wrestling mat. The prospect day is a great opportunity for prospective student athletes to experience a college-style practice, showcase their skills to the Golden Bear coaching staff, and participate in a Q&A session with current team members.

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Trevor Young from Palmyra, New Jersey!

Trevor wrestled at Palmyra High School where he was a 2x county champ and 2x regional qualifier.

Welcome to Western New England University, Trevor!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Joe Weikel from Jackson, New Jersey!

Joe wrestled at Jackson Memorial High School where he was a two time New Jersey state qualifier.

Welcome to , Joe!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Luis Valente from Jackson, New Jersey!

Luis wrestled at Jackson Liberty High School where he qualified for the New Jersey state tournament as a senior.

Welcome to , Luis!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Ilya Shlemanov from Feeding Hills, Massachusetts!

Ilya wrestled at Agawam High School where was a Massachusetts State place winner as a senior.

Welcome to , Ilya!

50 Years of WNE Wrestling

The 2024-2025 wrestling season will be our 50th season in program history! On Saturday, October 19th, during Golden Bear Weekend, we will host our 50 Years of WNE Wrestling celebration and we hope that all former Golden Bears and WNE Alumni will join us!

Use the registration link below to select which events you wish to attend and to purchase your tickets.

https://alumni.wne.edu/50yearsofwrestling


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Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Matt Rodriguez from East Meadow, New York!

Matt wrestled at East Meadow High School where he was a D1 Nassau County Champion and a New York State Finalist as a senior.

Welcome to Western New England University, Matt!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Juan Ramos from Freeport, New York!

Juan wrestled at Freeport High School where he was a New York state qualifier.

Welcome to Western New England University, Juan!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Ryan Ouellette from Glastonbury, Connecticut!

Ryan wrestled at Glastonbury High School where he was a 3x CT State qualifier.

Welcome to , Ryan!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Austin Mitrosky from Manchester, New Jersey!

Austin wrestled at Manchester Township High School where he placed 5th at the Shore Conference tournament and was a 2x Regional Qualifier.

Welcome to Western New England University, Austin!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Tristan Kemp from Oakham, Massachusetts!

Tristan comes to us from West Virginia University where he was a Scholar All American last season. In High School, he wrestled for Quabin Regional High School where he was a New England Champion, a 2x NHSCA All American and a Fargo All American in both Freestyle and Greco.

Welcome to Western New England University, Tristan!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Saul Lopez from Beachwood, New Jersey!

Saul wrestled at Jackson Liberty High School where he was a three year starter.

Welcome to , Saul!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming James Linder Jr from Oakdale, Connecticut!

James wrestled at Montville High School where he placed 4th at the 2023 and 2024 New England Championships earning All-New England honors as a junior and senior.

Welcome to , James!

Thank you to everyone for their continued support of Golden Bear Wrestling. A look back at all of our sponsors from our 2024 Golf Classic! ⛳️

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Antonio Intintoli from Port Washington, New York!

Antonio wrestled at Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School where he was a Scholar All American and qualified for the Nassau Championships 3x.

Welcome to Western New England University, Antonio!

Join us on Monday, August 19 from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM for our Summer 2024 Golden Bear Prospect Day!

The event is open to student athletes in the class of 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028. Register online today

Men’s Wrestling Announces 2024 Summer Prospect Day - Western New England University SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England men's wrestling team has announced their summer prospect day, which will take place on Monday, August 19, beginning at 12:30 PM and running until 4:00 PM.

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Ben Fournier from Hebron, Connecticut!

Ben wrestled at RHAM High School and placed 5th at the New England Championships as a senior.

Welcome to Western New England University, Ben!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Beniamino DiCocco from Edison, New Jersey!

Beniamino wrestled at St Thomas Aquinas High School and was a 3x NJ State Qualifier.

Welcome to Western New England University, Beniamino!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Colin Carlin from Schenectady, New York!

Colin wrestled at Burnt-Hills Ballston Lake High School and finished 8th in the state during his senior season.

Welcome to Western New England University, Colin!

2023-2024 Western New England University Men’s Wrestling

🔹4 All-Region Honors
🔹4 All-New England Honors
🔹2 Scholar All Americans
🔹6th place finish at New England Duals
🔹11 Dual Meet Wins

Looking forward to the 2024-2025 season!

Golden Bear Nation, please join us in welcoming Max Bluhm from Lake Winola, Pennsylvania!

Max wrestled at Lackawanna Trail High School and finished 4th in the state during his senior season.

Welcome to Western New England University, Max!

Congratulations, Western New England University Class of 2024!

On Sunday, eight of our Golden Bear Wrestlers will graduate from Western New England University. Congratulations and thank you for all of your contributions to our Golden Bear Family.

Tyreece Cherival - BSE Mechanical Engineering
Sam Dow - BSBA in Management & Leadership
Nick Faraci - BS in Construction Management
Karriem Hoe - BS in Information Technology
Adam Marquis - BS in Construction Management
Griffin Ostrom - BSBA in General Business
Colby Reilly - BSBA in Marketing
Louis Stabile - BA in Communication/Public Relations Conc

Our online fan store has been extended one more day to accommodate the last minute orders! Order online before midnight tonight - all orders will be shipped to your individual homes.

https://metroteamsports.chipply.com/wnewrestling2024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2N1BcTZou4XBJH31ONtx540Cr1ydTCOw5wrNBx-SxMk4XgHLrDki27v2U_aem_AYKVFHU4eNNhMExqAY3TbxY3R1s8kQmLArQXkIQGvP_NMYvaSrGyaroczlz1sCvrXCtm4wSe8tFjzzm2DsldCOig

WNE Men's Wrestling Apparel 2024

Our online store is open until midnight tonight! Place your orders online at the link below - all orders will be delivered to your individual homes!

WNE Men's Wrestling Apparel 2024

Nick Baccala | Rookie of the Year - Most Outstanding Newcomer Award

Nick stepped up big for the Golden Bears in several dual meets during his freshmen campaign in which he recorded 23 wins and only 10 losses.