Princeton @ Columbia

Princeton defeated Columbia 34-3 in Columbia, New York, NY on January 26, 2025, handing the Lions a lopsided Ivy League loss in the dual meet. The Tigers piled up bonus points all over the lineup, which proved decisive in a match that never tightened.

Four bonus-point victories swung the dual firmly in Princeton’s favor. At 133 lbs, Drew Heethuis put Columbia on its heels with a fall, a six-point swing that energized the bench. Eligh Rivera followed with a 16-7 major decision at 141 lbs for four more team points, and Kole Mulhauser added another major decision at 184 lbs, again worth four team points. Luke Stout capped the run at 197 lbs with a 20-3 technical fall, scoring five team points and further extending Princeton’s cushion.

Those four bouts alone accounted for 19 of Princeton’s 34 team points, creating a margin Columbia could not overcome. The Tigers combined pinning ability with decisive decisions and a technical fall to build a lead that left little room for a comeback, and Princeton’s depth showed across multiple weight classes.

Columbia was held to just 3 team points on the afternoon as Princeton’s bonus scoring made the difference. The result underscored Princeton’s ability to finish wrestlers and collect extra points, a factor that turned a competitive meet into a comfortable road victory.