Winter 2009-2010 Wrestling Roster
Alex Caruso
- Position:
- 174
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Green Brook, N.J.
- High School:
- Watchung Hills
- Major:
- Finance
Why Lehigh?: “I chose Lehigh because I felt it had the best combination of academics and athletics.”
In 2008-09: Qualified for second straight NCAA tournament with fourth place finish at EIWA Championships… posted 1-2 record at NCAA’s to earn second straight 20-win season… started 22 of 24 dual meets at 174… 29 of his 31 bouts wrestled ended as regular decisions.
In 2007-08: Started every dual for Lehigh at 174… placed fourth at the EIWA Championships, earning an automatic bid to NCAAs… went 2-2 at the NCAA Championships, finishing one win shy of the Round of 12… won first career dual match and secured first career fall at Journeymen Duals in November… went 4-0 to win the Amateur Division at the prestigious Kaufman-Brand Open.
In 2006-07: Deferred eligibility… posted 9-4 record wrestling unattached in open tournaments… went 5-2 en route to sixth place at East Stroudsburg Open.
In secondary school: Capped off undefeated senior season with state championship at 160… finished with 140-11 career record… also placed second, fourth and eighth in three previous state tournaments… earned a 3.5 grade point average… ranked 52nd in the nation by InterMat.
Personal: Son of Claud and Louise Caruso… brother Anthony (23)… enjoys football, baseball, golf and the beach.
Overall Dual PCT Bonus Tournaments
2006-07 deferred eligibility 6th ESU Open
2007-08 26-14 16-10 .650 9 4th EIWA, 1st Kaufman-Brand Open
2008-09 20-11 15-7 .645 1 4th EIWA
Total 46-25 31-17 .648 10
