WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The No. 24 Purdue wrestling team is set to compete in the 42nd annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational tournament on Dec. 6-7, taking place this year in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
In what has become a yearly trip west for the Boilermakers, the squad will once again participate in one of the premier national tournaments in collegiate wrestling. Purdue is among the field of 30 teams, which includes 12 of the top 25 ranked programs in the nation.
Over 130 nationally ranked wrestlers are set for action in Las Vegas, including five ranked Boilermakers.
Times: Event Schedule
Tickets: Purchase tickets here
Watch: FloWrestling.org ($)
Live Updates: FloArena (free) and on X/Twitter: @PurdueWrestling PURDUE PREVIEW In what will be Purdue's 18th appearance at CKLV, the team is sending 10 wrestlers in total, one for each weight class. Five Boilermakers earned pre-seeds for the meet, the program's most since 2021 when Purdue had seven.
125 lbs – #3 Matt Ramos – 2 seed
133 lbs – Jacob Macatangay
141 lbs – Greyson Clark – 12 seed
149 lbs – Isaac Ruble
157 lbs – #15 Joey Blaze – 8 seed
165 lbs – #22 Stoney Buell
174 lbs – #28 Brody Baumann – 12 seed
184 lbs - #26 James Rowley – 10 seed
197 lbs – Ben Vanadia
285 lbs – Hayden Filipovich
Checking in at No. 3 in the country, redshirt-senior star Matt Ramos is competing in his fourth and final Cliff Keen Invite. A podium finish for Ramos would make him the first-ever Boilermaker to earn four climbs up the podium in Las Vegas.
Last year Ramos took seventh place, becoming the seventh wrestler in team history to place three times at CKLV.
No. 22 Stoney Buell and Ben Vanadia will each be making their third career appearance at the tournament. Buell has four wins at CKLV, including two tech falls and two major decisions, highlighted by an upset 12-1 win over No. 10 Antrell Taylor from Nebraska in 2023.
Vanadia has earned two victories in two different weight classes in Vegas.
No. 15 Joey Blaze, No. 26 James Rowley, No. 28 Brody Baumann and Hayden Filipovich will each be making their second trip to CKLV. Rowley notably pulled off a 12-3 major upset over Campbell's No. 24 Caleb Hopkins last season as a redshirt freshman.
Jacob Macatangay, Greyson Clark and Isaac Ruble will be making their debuts at the prestigious meet. BOILERS IN CKLV HISTORY • Purdue has eight top-10 finishes at the event, including three of the last five trips.
• 49 Boilermakers have placed in the tournament.
• Purdue placed 21st last season in a stacked field of competition. LAST TIME OUT The Boilermakers are coming in hot after sweeping a pair of duals in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Nov. 23. Purdue defeated Princeton, 26-15, before turning around to dominate host Chattanooga, 41-3, improving to 4-1 on the season. The Boilers are off to their best start in dual season since the 2021-22 season. UP NEXT After returning from Las Vegas, Purdue will begin preparation for its next dual at Cleveland State on Dec. 18. The Wednesday night dual against the Vikings is set for 7 p.m. ET in Woodling Gymnasium.
In what has become a yearly trip west for the Boilermakers, the squad will once again participate in one of the premier national tournaments in collegiate wrestling. Purdue is among the field of 30 teams, which includes 12 of the top 25 ranked programs in the nation.
Over 130 nationally ranked wrestlers are set for action in Las Vegas, including five ranked Boilermakers.
Times: Event Schedule
Tickets: Purchase tickets here
Watch: FloWrestling.org ($)
Live Updates: FloArena (free) and on X/Twitter: @PurdueWrestling PURDUE PREVIEW In what will be Purdue's 18th appearance at CKLV, the team is sending 10 wrestlers in total, one for each weight class. Five Boilermakers earned pre-seeds for the meet, the program's most since 2021 when Purdue had seven.
125 lbs – #3 Matt Ramos – 2 seed
133 lbs – Jacob Macatangay
141 lbs – Greyson Clark – 12 seed
149 lbs – Isaac Ruble
157 lbs – #15 Joey Blaze – 8 seed
165 lbs – #22 Stoney Buell
174 lbs – #28 Brody Baumann – 12 seed
184 lbs - #26 James Rowley – 10 seed
197 lbs – Ben Vanadia
285 lbs – Hayden Filipovich
Checking in at No. 3 in the country, redshirt-senior star Matt Ramos is competing in his fourth and final Cliff Keen Invite. A podium finish for Ramos would make him the first-ever Boilermaker to earn four climbs up the podium in Las Vegas.
Last year Ramos took seventh place, becoming the seventh wrestler in team history to place three times at CKLV.
No. 22 Stoney Buell and Ben Vanadia will each be making their third career appearance at the tournament. Buell has four wins at CKLV, including two tech falls and two major decisions, highlighted by an upset 12-1 win over No. 10 Antrell Taylor from Nebraska in 2023.
Vanadia has earned two victories in two different weight classes in Vegas.
No. 15 Joey Blaze, No. 26 James Rowley, No. 28 Brody Baumann and Hayden Filipovich will each be making their second trip to CKLV. Rowley notably pulled off a 12-3 major upset over Campbell's No. 24 Caleb Hopkins last season as a redshirt freshman.
Jacob Macatangay, Greyson Clark and Isaac Ruble will be making their debuts at the prestigious meet. BOILERS IN CKLV HISTORY • Purdue has eight top-10 finishes at the event, including three of the last five trips.
• 49 Boilermakers have placed in the tournament.
• Purdue placed 21st last season in a stacked field of competition. LAST TIME OUT The Boilermakers are coming in hot after sweeping a pair of duals in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Nov. 23. Purdue defeated Princeton, 26-15, before turning around to dominate host Chattanooga, 41-3, improving to 4-1 on the season. The Boilers are off to their best start in dual season since the 2021-22 season. UP NEXT After returning from Las Vegas, Purdue will begin preparation for its next dual at Cleveland State on Dec. 18. The Wednesday night dual against the Vikings is set for 7 p.m. ET in Woodling Gymnasium.