Cranford, N.J. – The Owls finally land as the host team, when they welcomed Middlesex College and Sussex Community College, last Thursday night for the program’s first ever home Tri-match in the Owls Nest.

Union led off the night against Middlesex, where the Colts put up a courageous fight before eventually getting passed up by the Owls, for a final match score; 36-22. Celebrations ensued as we honored our Sophomore Student-Athletes, before taking the mat against the Skylanders of Sussex County

Sophomore Student Athletes

Naci Robinson (125) *Captain*

Claudio Robinson (133)

Noryorky Jean (149)

Griffin Jones (157) *Captain*

Ryan Creary (197)

The Sophomores ignited a fiery start in the final match of the evening, with Robinson (125) and Sanchez (133) delivering a powerful one-two punch in the initial bouts, securing a 14-7 decision and a first-period fall, respectively.

As both teams continued to exchange blows in closely contested bouts, the Owls Nest truly came alive, as anchor, Brian Moyer Jr. swiftly pinned down the Skylander Heavyweight to conclude the victory for Union, with a final score of 33-20.

Cheers and celebrations resonated as the team and fans relished the success on Sophomore Night, while the Owls improved to 3-1 in the conference and 4-4 on the season.

This sets the stage for Union's final home dual on Tuesday, January 30th, at 7PM, as UCNJ Union Owls will host the Bulldogs of Bergen County Community College, and feature our annual High School Night OWT!

Union 36, Middlesex 22

January 25, 2024 / Glasser Center Gymnasium / Cranford, N.J.

125: Naci Robinson (UCNJ) over Forfeit

133: Claudio Sanchez (UCNJ) over Forfeit

141: Daniel Ramirez (MCC) over Levaughn Wilson-Reid (UCNJ): Fall (2:01)

149: Noryorky Jean (UCNJ) over Forfeit

157: Mike Marzanao (MCC) over Jack Higuera Justo (UCNJ): Fall (1:42)

165: Alex Pasquale (UCNJ) over Griffin Jones (UCNJ): Fall (1:39)

174: Christian Ramos (UCNJ) over Forfeit

184: Jonathan Braum (MCC) over Michael Nwosu (UCNJ): 8-0 Dec.

197: Ryan Creary (UCNJ) over Forfeit

285: Brian Moyer Jr. (UCNJ) over Forfeit

Union 33, Sussex 20

125: Naci Robinson (UCNJ) over Chris Dwyer (SCC): 14-7 Dec.

133: Claudio Sanchez (UCNJ) over Chris Casale (SCC): Fall (1:19

141: Seth Hagensen (SCC) over Levaughn Wilson-Reid (UCNJ): Fall (1:10)

149: Noryorky Jean (UCNJ) over Forfeit

157: Thaylor Sibblies (SCC) over Jack Higuera Justo (UCNJ): Fall (:56)

165: Griffin Jones (UCNJ) over Forfeit

174: Shawn Pawloski (SCC) over Christian Ramos (UCNJ): 7-2 Dec.

184: Noah Ripley (SCC) over Michael Nwosu (UCNJ): TF (16-1)

197: Ryan Creary (UCNJ) over Forfeit

285: Brian Moyer Jr. (UCNJ) over Shane Saulenier (SCC): Fall (2:45)

Owl: Sophomore, Griffin Jones

Owl: Sophomore, Griffin Jones vs Middlesex College

Owl: Sophomore, Claudio Sanchez vs Sussex CC

Emotions high at the Owl's Bench!

Union Owls takes the W!