Saturday, March 18
Tulsa, Okla.
11:00 AM
Lehigh University
at
NCAA Championships
Photo by: Matt Hawley
Josh Humphreys Finishes Third To Lead Lehigh Contingent At NCAA Championships
3/18/2023 2:47:00 PM | Men's Wrestling
TULSA, Okla. – Lehigh senior Josh Humphreys capped an All-America campaign with two more victories Saturday on the final day of the NCAA Championships at BOK Center. With a 7-3 decision over NC State's Ed Scott and then an 8-0 major decision over Jared Franek of North Dakota State, Humphreys claimed third place at 157 to complete a 21-1 season.
Humphreys is now a two-time All-American after earning his first podium finish at the NCAA Tournament. He earned first-team All-America honors in 2020 following the cancellation of that year's tournament. His 2023 medal is the 160th All-America honor earned by Lehigh wrestlers.
Lehigh finished in a tie for 20th place with 28 points.
Both of Humphreys' matches Saturday were rematches. He defeated Scott 12-7 in December at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in New Orleans. On Saturday, Humphreys scored a takedown late in the first period to go up 2-0 after one. He led 2-1 early in the third when he reversed Scott, and after an escape added another takedown to go up 6-2. Riding time advantage gave Humphreys the 7-3 decision.
Humphreys then faced Franek in a rematch of Friday's quarterfinal. A dominant second period on top would be the difference on Saturday as Humphreys rode out and turned Franek twice, once for four points and once for two, to lead 6-0 after two. A third period escape plus riding time gave Humphreys the the bronze medal with an 8-0 major decision.
Gallery: (3-18-2023) NCAA Wrestling Day 3, 3/18/23
The third-place finish for Humphreys capped a tournament in which Lehigh brought five qualifiers to Tulsa. All five won at least one bout and all five enjoyed at least one bonus-point victory.
The 2022-23 Lehigh wrestling season is presented by the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
157 – No. 5 Josh Humphreys
Round of 32: dec. No. 28 Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State) 3-0
Round of 16: dec. No. 12 Kendall Coleman (Purdue) 3-0
Quarterfinal: dec. No. 4 Jared Franek (NDSU) 5-2
Semifinal: L by dec. No. 1 Austin O'Connor (North Carolina) 4-3
Consolation semifinal: dec. No. 8 Ed Scott (NC State) 7-3
Third place match: major dec. No. 4 Jared Franek (NDSU) 8-0
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Humphreys is now a two-time All-American after earning his first podium finish at the NCAA Tournament. He earned first-team All-America honors in 2020 following the cancellation of that year's tournament. His 2023 medal is the 160th All-America honor earned by Lehigh wrestlers.
Lehigh finished in a tie for 20th place with 28 points.
2️⃣-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧: 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐬
— Lehigh Wrestling (@LehighWrestling) March 18, 2023
Humphreys caps a 21-1 season with two wins Saturday to finish 3️⃣rd at 157! 💪💪💪#GoLehigh pic.twitter.com/bwMYWklnbc
Both of Humphreys' matches Saturday were rematches. He defeated Scott 12-7 in December at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in New Orleans. On Saturday, Humphreys scored a takedown late in the first period to go up 2-0 after one. He led 2-1 early in the third when he reversed Scott, and after an escape added another takedown to go up 6-2. Riding time advantage gave Humphreys the 7-3 decision.
Humphreys then faced Franek in a rematch of Friday's quarterfinal. A dominant second period on top would be the difference on Saturday as Humphreys rode out and turned Franek twice, once for four points and once for two, to lead 6-0 after two. A third period escape plus riding time gave Humphreys the the bronze medal with an 8-0 major decision.
The third-place finish for Humphreys capped a tournament in which Lehigh brought five qualifiers to Tulsa. All five won at least one bout and all five enjoyed at least one bonus-point victory.
The 2022-23 Lehigh wrestling season is presented by the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
157 – No. 5 Josh Humphreys
Round of 32: dec. No. 28 Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State) 3-0
Round of 16: dec. No. 12 Kendall Coleman (Purdue) 3-0
Quarterfinal: dec. No. 4 Jared Franek (NDSU) 5-2
Semifinal: L by dec. No. 1 Austin O'Connor (North Carolina) 4-3
Consolation semifinal: dec. No. 8 Ed Scott (NC State) 7-3
Third place match: major dec. No. 4 Jared Franek (NDSU) 8-0
Like Lehigh Wrestling on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive updates throughout the season.
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