Monday, Mar 25, 2024
Quinn Kinner becomes Rider's 20th All-American
by Rider Sports Information
Rider University wrestler Quinn Kinner was named All-American after finishing in eighth place at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship on March 23. Kinner is now the ninth Rider All-American in the last ten seasons, including seven NCAA All-Americans and two National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Americans.
"Add another one to the list," says Rider Head Coach John Hangey. "Quinn Kinner is such a deserving young man. He joins a special group as the program's 20th overall All-American."
The honor is Kinner's first and also marks back-to-back years that Rider has an NCAA All-American after Ethan Laird reached the national semifinals a year ago.
Kinner fell in his first matchup of the weekend vs Gabe Willochell of Wyoming. However, in the second session on day one, Kinner dominated vs Jack Crook of Harvard picking up his third tech fall of the year, winning 16-1 to advance to day two.
Kinner's second day was stellar, starting off with a pair of close victories including a 4-3 decision over Willie McDougald of Oklahoma and a 3-2 decision in sudden victory over Jordan Williams of Oklahoma State. With the win over McDougald, Kinner picked up his 100th career win and continued his tournament in the blood round.
Kinner saved one of his strongest performances of the tournament for the Blood Round as he took down Lamer 10-5 to clinch All-American status.