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2015-16 Wrestling

James Samson

  • Weight 133
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Richmond Hill, N.Y.
  • Highschool Fordham Preparatory

Biography

  • Three-year letterman who has seven career victories.

Junior Year (2015-16)

  • Competed in three events, going 0-4.

Sophomore Year (2014-15)

  • Posted a 3-19 record while wrestling exclusively at 133 pounds.
  • Picked up a 10-7 decision over Yeshiva's Josh Eisenberg on Feb. 8 in the Long Center.
  • Defeated Mt. St. Vincent's Christian Hilario by major decision, 14-5, in a consolation match at the NCAA East Regional on March 1 in Ferrum, Va.

Freshman Year (2013-14)

  • Finished his first season in the program with a 4-14 record.
  • Earned all four victories at 133 pounds.
  • Picked up one victory in both the Washington & Lee Invitational on Jan. 11, 2014, in Lexington, Va., and The Builder Invitational on Jan. 18, 2014, in Newport News, Va.
  • Also had two wins by forfeit.

Personal

  • Son of Estrella Rowena

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    125
    125 lbs
  • 2014-15Sophomore

    125/133
    0 lbs
  • 2015-16Junior

    133
    133 lbs
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