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Morgan State Sends Two Wrestlers to NCAA Championships After 27-Year Absence

The NCAA trip under coach Kenny Monday spotlights the lone Division I men's wrestling program at an HBCU.

Overview

  • Sophomore Eugene Harney enters at 149 pounds as the No. 18 seed and opens against Iowa’s No. 15 seed.
  • Yannis Charles is the No. 33 seed at 157 pounds and faces Bellarmine’s No. 32 seed, with the winner drawing Penn State’s top seed.
  • Competition begins Thursday in Cleveland and continues through the weekend.
  • A campus sendoff highlighted athletes’ gratitude and intent, with Harney saying he aims to be the first to bring home a national title and Charles pledging to put Morgan State on the map.
  • Coach and Olympic gold medalist Kenny Monday, who rebuilt the program, said the team is starting to hit its stride and expects the appearance to boost recognition.