COLLEGE: TROY GRADUATE SEYMOUR CLAIMS EIWA TOURNAMENT TITLE (2025-03-09)

BY BRYAN SEYMOUR
Northern Tier Sports Report
The 121st EIWA Conference tournament started today at Lehigh University. The oldest conference in the country. Sheldon Seymour coming in as the top seed in the tournament and 9th ranked per Intermat. 

Day two of the EIWA is placement day. With his spot secured to advance to the national tournament, Seymour sees Charlie Farmer of Army West Point in the Finals. These two wrestled in the dual, where Seymour came out on top 6-4.

In the first period Seymour took the lead with a takedown and ride out to take the 3-0 lead after the first period. Seymour had first choice to start the second period, and chose the down position. Earning the reversal early in the second period. Seymour had a tough ride to finish the second period on top and the 5-0 lead. In the third period Farmer chose the neutral position. There were multiple scrambles but no additional scoring. The final point was added for Seymour for riding time, making the score 6-0

On a recap, Seymour finished his three tournament wins with a technical fall, a fall and a decision to help Lehigh to the EIWA Tournament Championship. This is Seymour’s first EIWA Championship and trip to the Division 1 Championships held in Philadelphia, PA, March 20-22. 

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