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WRESTLING
Cleveland State wrestling claimed its first-ever MAC Championship during the 2021-22 campaign, as junior Ben Smith won the 197-pound weight class with a pin in the first round of the title matchup. The Vikings went on to qualify three individuals for the NCAA Championships; Marcus Robinson (149 Pounds), Riley Smucker (165 Pounds), and Smith (197 Pounds), with Robinson picking up a win in his opening match over No. 12 Mike VanBrill of Rutgers (7-5 decision).
WOMEN’S SWIM & DIVE
Cleveland State sophomore Ana Sofia Sousa paced the Vikings at the #HLSD Championships, winning the 200-yard Freestyle with a time of 1:50.59. This marked the first time since 2011 that a CSU swimmer has captured the 200 Free title at the #HLSD Championships, while it marked the first championship in Sousa’s collegiate career. Sousa’s win in the 200 Free marked one of six top-five individual event finishes for the Vikings, as she was joined by Rachel Contich (500 Free, 200 Free), Kellsie Krisch (400 IM, 200 Breast), Lauren Lewis (400 IM), and Madison Taker (200 Fly) with podium finishes.
MEN’S FENCING
The Vikings – competing under new head coach Christine Griffith – finished as the runner-up in their first year of competition at the Central Collegiate Conference Championships, paced by four All-Conference honorees in Jesse Ndjeka (Epee), Will Waters (Epee), Paul DiVenti (Foil), and Mason Moskowitz (Sabre). Cleveland State sent 11 student-athletes to the NCAA Regionals, finishing the national competition with seven top-10 finishes between the three weapons.
WOMEN’S FENCING
Cleveland State, led by new head coach Christine Griffith, placed third in its first year of competition at the Central Collegiate Conference Championships during the 2021-22 campaign. The Vikings were paced by three All-Conference award winners in Lily Roberston (epee), Shelbie Seeberg (foil) and Ilyssa Freiburger (sabre). The Vikings then had five student-athletes earn a spot in the NCAA Regional field, with all five finishing in the top-20 between the three weapons.
