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Carayiannis and Kiel

Kiel, Carayiannis Close Season at NCAA Championship

3/15/2024 9:25:00 PM

PARK CITY, Kan. — Maxwell Kiel and John Carayiannis both concluded their seasons at the NCAA Championships Friday at Hartman Arena. Both wrestlers went 1-2 on the day with Carayiannis earning his victory over Coker's Omar Armengol with a pin in the consolation round.
 
As the No. 7 seed, Kiel won his opening match and first NCAA match in his career with a 4-3 decision over Pitt-Johnstown's Cooper Warshel.
 
This was the third straight year that Carayiannis had qualified for the NCAA Division II Championships while Kiel was making his second appearance.
 
The championships conclude on Saturday.
 
141 pounds
  • 1st round: Ronan Schuelke (McKendree) def. John Carayiannis (BAC) (MD 14-6)
  • Consolation Round 1: John Carayiannis (BAC) def. Omar Armengol (Coker) (Fall 0:49)
  • Consolation Round 2 : Jake Niffenegger (Mercyhurst) def. John Carayiannis (BAC) (Dec 8-6)

157 pounds
  • 1st round: (7) Maxwell Kiel (BAC) def. Cooper Warshel (Pitt-Johnstown) (Dec 4-3)
  • Quarterfinals: (7) Maxwell Kiel (BAC) vs. (2) Jack Haskin (Lake Erie)
  • Consolation Round 2: Keegan Roberson (UNCP) def. Maxwell Kiel (BAC) (MD 14-4)
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