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Semenenko Earns All-American Status at U.S. Open
4/28/2025 11:16:00 AM | Wrestling
LAS VEGAS - Over the weekend, Alex Semenenko (285) competed at the 2025 CLAW U.S. Open in the Senior Division and put together a strong performance.
Semenenko, who finished the 2024-25 season in the top five in NCAA DI for pinfall victories, recorded four victories overall at the tournament. Pinning William Christman in 0:29 and Devon Dawson in 1:27, Semenenko showcased his blend of technical prowess and power. He also scored wins against Tyler Doyle (DEC 7-0) and Trevor Tinker (FORFEIT), before dropping the seventh place match against Lucas Stoddard (TF 11-0).
With an 8th place finish at the event, Semenenko is now officially recognized as a USA Wrestling All-American. There are big expectations for the heavyweight who, as a rising senior, will look to build upon this past season and continue to excel on the national stage in 2025-26.
FULL RESULTS
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. William Christman (GHWC) FALL 0:29
Lucas Stoddard (WPWC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown) TF 10-0
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. Tyler Doyle (CMWC) DEC 7-0
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. Devon Dawson (NIR) FALL 1:27
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. Trevor Tinker (CCRT) FORFEIT
Hayden Zillmer (GWC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown) TF 11-0
Lucas Stoddard (WPWC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown) TF 11-0
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Semenenko, who finished the 2024-25 season in the top five in NCAA DI for pinfall victories, recorded four victories overall at the tournament. Pinning William Christman in 0:29 and Devon Dawson in 1:27, Semenenko showcased his blend of technical prowess and power. He also scored wins against Tyler Doyle (DEC 7-0) and Trevor Tinker (FORFEIT), before dropping the seventh place match against Lucas Stoddard (TF 11-0).
With an 8th place finish at the event, Semenenko is now officially recognized as a USA Wrestling All-American. There are big expectations for the heavyweight who, as a rising senior, will look to build upon this past season and continue to excel on the national stage in 2025-26.
FULL RESULTS
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. William Christman (GHWC) FALL 0:29
Lucas Stoddard (WPWC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown) TF 10-0
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. Tyler Doyle (CMWC) DEC 7-0
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. Devon Dawson (NIR) FALL 1:27
Alex Semenenko (Brown) def. Trevor Tinker (CCRT) FORFEIT
Hayden Zillmer (GWC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown) TF 11-0
Lucas Stoddard (WPWC) def. Alex Semenenko (Brown) TF 11-0
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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