Rich Bows Out of NCAA Wrestling Championships

TULSA, Okla. – Chance Rich's run at the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships came to an end on Friday morning with a loss to another highly-ranked foe. Rich dropped a battle against Michigan's #11 Dylan Ragusin and bowed out of the national tournament with a 1-2 record.

Notables

Rich and Ragusin went to the second period tied 0-0 after an action-filled first frame that ended up with no points scored.
Ragusin got a quick point from a fast escape, then took a 3-0 lead on a scramble that Bakersfield challenged for a takedown for Rich, but the review call went Michigan's way.
After Ragusin picked up four back points, Rich knew he had to go for broke, trailing 7-0 heading into the final period.
Rich's final attempts to score were countered and Ragusin advanced with a 10-0 major decision in a hard-fought bout.

Quotes from Head Coach Luke Smith

"I'm proud of how Chance went out and competed today. I don't think the scores of those last two matches are a good representation of how competitive the matches were."
"Chance was battling some injuries the last half of the season, but he still went out and competed with heart this weekend."
"We have a lot of work to do and need to embrace the challenge that lies ahead. We have a good redshirt group that will be looking to break into the lineup."
"Coach Bleise and I will be looking to add guys that fit the Bakersfield Grit mentality we are looking for and give us some much-needed depth."

That's a Wrap

The 2022-23 Cal State Bakersfield wrestling season has come to an end.
Coach Smith and the `Runners will start preparing for the 2023-24 season with goals of continuing the program's streak of 51-consecutive seasons with at least one `Runner qualifying for the NCAA Championships.

Full Results

#21 Chance Rich (133), 1-2
Defeated #12 Chris Cannon (Northwestern) by decision, 6-5
Lost to #5 Kai Orine (NC State) by major decision, 12-2
Lost to #11 Dylan Ragusin (Michigan) by major decision, 10-0

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

Chance Rich: 133; 5' 7"; Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

Chance Rich
: 5' 7"; Redshirt Junior
: 133