Drexel University Athletics
Alex DeCiantis
Wrestling / 2013-18
Hometown / Mars, Pa.
High School / North Allegheny
A two-time NCAA Championships automatic qualifier and a two-time placewinner at the EIWA Championships at 184 pounds, DeCiantis wrestled to 75 wins in his career. He placed in tournaments eight times, including three times as a senior, and was a University Freestyle All-American. DeCiantis finished his senior season as the No. 27-ranked 184-pounder in the country. He helped to elevate the Dragons in the classroom as well. A two-time EIWA Academic Achievement Award recipient and a two-time NWCA Division I All-Academic Team selection, the Dragons earned NWCA Division I Top 30 All-Academic Team recognition in each of his five years with the program. DeCiantis was a leader on and off the mat, serving as a two-year team captain, a mentor with Beat the Streets Philly and on the Dragon Leadership Academy.