Not only did Jacob Butler announce a transfer to Rutgers wrestling on Friday, but he also landed the biggest moment of this week’s US Open in Las Vegas.
The freestyle tournament provides a pathway for making a world team and Butler pulled off a huge moment when he pinned No. 1 Alec Pantaleo at 70kg.
Butler is a solid addition for Rutgers out of the transfer portal. Last season, he posted a 14-8 record for No. 23 Oklahoma while wrestling at 157 pounds.
WrestleStat projects him to be at 149 pounds this season for Rutgers.
Rutgers finished this past season at No. 22 in the final NWCA Coaches Poll. They have been active in the transfer portal already this spring.
US Open already getting chaotic!
#1 seed Alec Pantaleo is pinned by Oklahoma’s Jacob Butler in the round of 32 🤯https://t.co/DBbNDHIrtF
— Jon Kozak (@KozakJon) April 27, 2023
In April, Rutgers added two-time NCAA qualifier Yaraslau Slavikouski via the portal. Last season at Harvard, Slavikouski went 30-6 last season and won three matches in the NCAA Tournament.
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He is also a member of Belarus’ national team.
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