Nassau Men's Wrestling – National Tournament Recap
Competing against a field that included both Division I and Division III programs, Nassau proved it could hang with the best at the 2026 NJCAA National Championships in Council Bluffs, finishing an impressive 5th place nationally among Division III teams.
Despite the mixed-division bracket, Nassau wrestlers consistently battled Division I opponents and found success, particularly in the consolation rounds where the team's depth and resilience stood out.
Dobbins led the way with an All-American finish (7th place) in a loaded bracket. He opened with a 32-second fall and followed with a dominant 17-2 technical fall. After a quarterfinal loss to a Division I opponent from Western Wyoming, Dobbins stormed back through consolations, adding a major decision and ultimately securing 7th place with a 6-1 win over Iowa Western. His ability to respond and place nationally against D1 competition highlighted his tournament.
Ramirez put together a strong run on the backside after falling in the Round of 16. He recorded a fall, a major decision, and two additional wins, showcasing consistent offense. His tournament ended against tough Division I competition, but he proved he could score and compete at a high level.
141 Pounds – Jonathan Fox
Fox rebounded from an early loss with two solid consolation wins, including a major decision. Competing against a mix of D1 and D3 wrestlers, he showed toughness in fighting back through the bracket before being eliminated.
De La Rosa had one of the most productive tournaments for Nassau, earning a fall, a technical fall, and a key decision win. His Round of 16 loss came in sudden victory, showing how competitive he was with top opponents. He remained a factor deep into consolations.
Demosthene faced a challenging draw against Division I opponents and was unable to advance, but gained valuable experience competing at the national level.
174 Pounds – Anthony Valasquez
Valasquez picked up a fall in the consolation bracket, demonstrating strong finishing ability before being eliminated by high-level competition.
Foster secured a consolation win and remained competitive throughout his matches, adding to Nassau's overall team effort against a deep field.
285 Pounds – Domonick Albertilli
Albertilli battled through a tough bracket, including a close sudden victory loss in consolations, showing competitiveness against larger-school opponents.
