Watters Wins in Return at NWCA All-Star Classic
November 01, 2025 11:12 PM | Wrestling
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Redshirt sophomore Ty Watters of the West Virginia University wrestling team defeated Stanford's Daniel Cardenas in the 157-pound match at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Star Classic on Saturday.
Watters defeated Cardenas in overtime by decision, 4-2, as the match took place at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. Watters became the first Mountaineer to win at the All-Star Classic since Greg Jones won his match in 2005.
West Virginia officially begins the season at the Southeast Open at the Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia, on Sunday.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUWrestling on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Watters defeated Cardenas in overtime by decision, 4-2, as the match took place at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. Watters became the first Mountaineer to win at the All-Star Classic since Greg Jones won his match in 2005.
West Virginia officially begins the season at the Southeast Open at the Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia, on Sunday.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUWrestling on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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