Rutgers wrestling shuts out LIU 51-0, then tops Navy 24-12

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Rutgers wrestling shuts out LIU 51-0, then tops Navy 24-12
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Rutgers wrestling opened the 2026-27 season with a dominant performance at Journeymen WrangleMania in Bethlehem, winning 51-0 against LIU and 24-12 over Navy. Freshmen Anthony Knox and Brandt Harer led with four wins each, while head coach Scott Goodale notched his 250th and 251st career dual wins. Against Navy, Rutgers solidified its advantage by winning 16 of 20 bouts, marking a repeat of last year's score against the Midshipmen. The Scarlet Knights will continue their season at home against No. 12 Lehigh on November 15.

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  • •Rutgers first duals of the season took place on November 7.
  • •Knox won a tech fall 20-5 in his bout against Navy.
  • •Rutgers had ten bonus point wins against LIU.
  • •The Knights hold a 3-0 all-time record against LIU.
  • •Rutgers faces No. 12 Lehigh next on November 15.
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Freshmen Anthony Knox and Brandt Harer went 4-0 with bonus every time, Scott Goodale won his 250th dual at Rutgers and the No. 19 Scarlet Knights took 16 of 20 bouts in Bethlehem

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