Army West Point’s Joseph Antonio battles Indiana’s Bryce Lowery during the 157-pound match at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. The Black Knights took four bouts but fell to the No. 24 Hoosiers, 26-14. Mandatory Credit: Army Athletics
Bloomington, IN — Army West Point Wrestling showed grit on the road Saturday, claiming four out of ten bouts against No. 24 Indiana but ultimately fell short, 26-14, as the Hoosiers pulled away in the back half of the dual.
The Black Knights came out swinging, with Charlie Farmer opening at 125 lbs before Indiana’s Jacob Moran secured a technical fall. Army quickly responded: Jake Crapps, making his debut dual appearance after transferring from Missouri, delivered a decisive 7-2 victory at 133 lbs. Braden Basile followed up with a hard-fought 5-4 decision over Indiana’s Henry Porter at 141 lbs, giving Army an early edge.
Indiana regained momentum at 149 lbs, with Joey Buttler earning a major decision over Mason Barvitskie. Freshman standout Joseph Antonio continued his impressive campaign, knotting the dual at 9-9 with a composed 6-2 win over Bryce Lowery at 157 lbs.
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The tide turned in Indiana’s favor as the Hoosiers swept the next four weight classes, highlighted by a pin at 165 lbs and a trio of dominant major decisions. Army’s Brady Colbert capped the night with a statement performance at heavyweight, notching a technical fall over Caleb Marzolino in just over three minutes.
Despite the loss, Army’s young squad demonstrated resilience and flashes of potential against a ranked Big Ten opponent. The Black Knights now move to 0-3 on the season, with all matches coming against nationally competitive programs.
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Full Results
| Weight | Winner (School) | Result | Score/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Jacob Moran (Indiana) | Technical Fall | 22-6 (5:47) |
| 133 | Jake Crapps (Army) | Decision | 7-2 |
| 141 | Braden Basile (Army) | Decision | 5-4 |
| 149 | Joey Buttler (Indiana) | Major Decision | 11-1 |
| 157 | Joseph Antonio (Army) | Decision | 6-2 |
| 165 | Tyler Lillard (Indiana) | Fall | 4:00 |
| 174 | Derek Gilcher (Indiana) | Decision | 7-2 |
| 184 | Sam Goin (Indiana) | Major Decision | 10-1 |
| 197 | Gabe Sollars (Indiana) | Major Decision | 8-0 |
| 285 | Brady Colbert (Army) | Technical Fall | 20-5 (3:04) |
What’s Next
Saturday’s dual marked Army’s final competition of 2025. The Black Knights will break for final exams and the holidays before returning to action at the prestigious Southern Scuffle, January 3-4 in Chattanooga.
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