Biography and program highlights
- EIWA champions and notable performers: 2001 marked Harvard’s first EIWA title, with Dawid Rechul (heavyweight) and Matt Picarsic (133) winning titles; Rechul earned the meet’s Most Outstanding Wrestler honors.
- Jesse Jantzen claimed EIWA titles for three consecutive years (2002–2004) at 149 pounds, later competing at the NCAA Championships.
- J.P. O’Connor (class of 2010) won the 157-pound EIWA title in 2010, finishing the season undefeated and competing at the NCAA Championship.
- Recent EIWA champions include Philip Conigliaro (165) in 2022 and Devon Gobbo (165) in 2016, maintaining Harvard’s strong presence in the conference.
- Head Coach: Jay Weiss, the David G. Bunning '88 Head Coach for Harvard Wrestling, continues a tradition of competitive excellence and athlete development.
Upcoming competition schedule for 2025–26 features key events designed to showcase Harvard’s wrestlers on major collegiate platforms. Each date is treated as a standalone event with its own entry:
- Journeymen Collegiate Classic – November 9, Bethlehem, PA
- Keystone Classic – November 23, Philadelphia, PA
- Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational – December 5–6, Las Vegas, NV
- Midlands Championships – December 29–30, Evanston, IL (Ryan Fieldhouse)
Stay connected with Harvard Wrestling: X: @harvardwrestlin and Instagram: @harvardwrestling. These channels offer updates, behind-the-scenes content, and important match information as the season unfolds.