Sam Weinger (2/27/2017) - Athlete Awards - Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics

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Sam Weinger

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2/27/2017
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Wrestling
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Weinger recorded a 3-1 record over the weekend at 285 lbs., advancing to the NCAA Mideast Regional Championship match to earn his first NCAA Tournament berth. He defeated Brian McNamara of Case Western Reserve, 6-1 before earning a 5-3 win over Nicholas Kumburis of Washington and Jefferson in the quarterfinals. Weinger knocked off top-seeded Nino Majoy of Heidelberg by pin fall in 2:43 in the semifinal Sunday to earn a NCAA berth. Weinger is now 21-7 on the season and 77-36 in his RIT career.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
2/16/2015	Markus Hines	Men's Track & Field
2/16/2015	Kelly Fredette	Women's Track & Field
2/9/2015	Sam Weinger	Wrestling
2/9/2015	Jessica Glaz	Women's Basketball
2/2/2015	Genevieve Senecal	Women's Swimming & Diving
2/2/2015	Matt Giannino	Men's Track & Field
1/26/2015	Josh Mitchell	Men's Hockey
1/26/2015	Emilee Bulleid	Women's Hockey
1/19/2015	Amanda White	Women's Track & Field
1/19/2015	Nicholas Greenquist	Wrestling
1/13/2015	Brad Mayville	Wrestling
1/13/2015	Brenna Woodling	Women's Swimming & Diving
1/5/2015	Julia Bender	Women's Basketball
1/5/2015	Joe Stortini	Men's Basketball
12/16/2014	Taylor Harkness	Women's Track & Field
12/16/2014	Jordan Ruby	Men's Hockey
12/8/2014	Tory Cain	Wrestling
12/8/2014	Merissa Maiorano	Women's Basketball
12/1/2014	Joe Stortini	Men's Basketball
12/1/2014	Maria Edwards	Women's Basketball