Penn Wrestling Wins Two Titles at Princeton Open
Cross Wasilewski and Sean Seefeldt captured bracket championships as Penn placed eight wrestlers on the podium.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Wrestling
The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team won two bracket titles at the Princeton Open, with Cross Wasilewski taking the 149-pound bracket and Sean Seefeldt winning at 165 pounds. Penn placed eight wrestlers on the podium at the tournament.
Why it matters
The results give Penn an early signal of depth heading into its season debut, with multiple wrestlers reaching the podium at the Princeton Open. Seefeldt also earned his first career Ivy League Wrestler of the Week honors.
Wasilewski pinned Anthony Pica of Franklin & Marshall in 2:30 in the round of 32 on his way to the 149-pound title. Penn's Jude Swisher, ranked No. 10 before the tournament, took second at 157 pounds, falling 11-3 to Daniel Cardenas of Stanford.
The players
Cross Wasilewski
Penn wrestler from Parsippany, N.J., who won the 149-pound bracket at the Princeton Open and was ranked No. 7 in FloWrestling's preseason 149-pound rankings.
Sean Seefeldt
Penn wrestler who won the 165-pound bracket at the Princeton Open and earned his first career Ivy League Wrestler of the Week honors.
The details
Wasilewski, ranked No. 7 in FloWrestling's preseason 149-pound rankings, won the bracket with consecutive matches including technical falls and a 2-1 semifinal decision. Seefeldt advanced to the 165-pound final after Paul Ognissanti forfeited the semifinal, then defeated Cholakyan of Stanford. Charlie DeSena won bronze at 157 pounds and CJ Betz took fourth at 184 pounds.
Timeline
Saturday, Nov. 7: Penn wrestling opens its season at the Palestra in the Wrestle-offs.
Season Trajectory
Early-season invitational results like the Princeton Open help set expectations for the Ivy League dual-meet schedule. Penn's multiple podium finishes give the team a measurable starting point as it opens its season at the Palestra.
Wasilewski's and Seefeldt's bracket titles put both wrestlers in position to contend for Penn's lineup spots as the Ivy League season begins. Fantasy and bracket followers tracking the Quakers can use these results to gauge early weight-class strength.
The takeaway
Strong early-season results at a multi-team invitational can clarify which wrestlers are ready to compete for postseason positions. Penn's eight podium finishes give fans an early look at the team's depth across weight classes.
What happens next
Penn wrestling opens its season on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Palestra in the Wrestle-offs.
Further reading
For more college wrestling coverage, see Wrestling.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Former Penn President Liz Magill earned $4.46 million the year following her resignation - The Daily Pennsylvanian.
