Thursday, March 20
Philadelphia, Pa.
Brown University
vs
NCAA Tournament
Saito Finishes Season at NCAA Wrestling Championships
3/21/2025 10:53:00 AM | Wrestling
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Blake Saito (157) wrapped up his senior season with the Bears on Thursday (Mar. 20) at the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Saito, a 26 seed entering the tournament, started the day by facing 7 seed Vinny Zerban (Northern Colorado) and dropped the contest via pinfall (6:50).
In the consolation bracket, Saito faced 10 seed Ethen Miller (Maryland) and lost the match via major decision (14-2).
"We are all proud of Blake and grateful for the many contributions he has made to the program, especially those unseen," said head coach Jordan Leen.
Saito finishes his senior campaign with a 13-7 overall record, while going 51-39 over the course of his career with the Brown wrestling program.
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Saito, a 26 seed entering the tournament, started the day by facing 7 seed Vinny Zerban (Northern Colorado) and dropped the contest via pinfall (6:50).
In the consolation bracket, Saito faced 10 seed Ethen Miller (Maryland) and lost the match via major decision (14-2).
"We are all proud of Blake and grateful for the many contributions he has made to the program, especially those unseen," said head coach Jordan Leen.
Saito finishes his senior campaign with a 13-7 overall record, while going 51-39 over the course of his career with the Brown wrestling program.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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