PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team fell in its dual closer on Wednesday night inside Jersey Mike's Arena, dropping a close battle to #11 Rutgers, 18-13.
 
Max Gallagher (125), CJ Composto (141), Cross Wasilewski (149), and Jude Swisher (157) took their bouts against the Scarlette Knights to account for Penn's 13 points in the dual.
 
Quakers Notemeal
*All four of the Quakers' wins were over ranked opponents, with #23 Gallagher leading the charge with a victory over #8 Dean Peterson.
 
*#19 Swisher grabbed the only major decision in the meet, as all the other battles were decided by decision.
 
*The Red and Blue ended the 2024-25 dual season with a 10-6 record.
 
How It Happened
Sophomore Gallagher opened the dual with a point to prove, coming back from trailing going in the third to taking the bout with #8 Peterson by decision, 5-4, to give Penn an early lead. Rutger retaliated at 133, tying the match, but the Quakers answered with three straight wins to lead 13-3 at the halftime break.
 
#11 Composto grabbed 141, taking down #15 Joseph Oliveri 4-1 in sudden victory, #16 Wasilewksi prevailed over #24 Andrew Clark, 4-2, and #19 Swisher dominated #26 Conner Harer by major decision, 9-1 to account for Penn's final wins against the Scarlette Knights.
 
Up Next
The Quakers (10-6, 4-1 Ivy League) wrap up the regular season on Sunday, heading to the F&M Scramble. First match is scheduled for noon.
 
 Results
125: #23 Max Gallagher def. #8 Dean Peterson, 5-4 DEC
133: #9 Dylan Shawver def. #21 Ryan Miller, 7-4 DEC
141: #11 CJ Composto def. #15 Joseph Oliveri, 4-1 DEC, SV
149: #16 Cross Wasilewski def. #24 Andrew Clark, 4-2 DEC
157: #19 Jude Swisher def. #26 Conner Harer, 9-1 MD
165: #26 Anthony White def. Andy Troczynski, 4-1 DEC
174: #26 Jackson Turley def. #11 Nick Incontrera, 12-7 DEC
184: #15 Shane Cartagena-Walsh def. #19 Maximus Hale, 4-2 DEC
197: PJ Casale def. Nate Taylor, 4-0 DEC
285: #9 Yaraslau Slavikouski def. Matthew Cruise, 5-0 DEC