Arr, a mighty Ohio State scrapper be in dire straits after gettin' shot durin' a reported swashbucklin'!
2023-08-19
Arr, matey! Sammy Sasso, a fierce scallywag from Ohio State, a two-time and defending Big Ten wrestling champion, be in dire straits, for he took a shot on Friday night, arr!
An Ohio State wrestler, Sammy Sasso, was shot on Friday night and is currently in serious condition at a hospital near the school's campus. The incident occurred on North High Street, and Sasso was transported to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The Buckeyes wrestling coach, Tom Ryan, confirmed that one of his team members was the victim of the shooting. Fortunately, Sasso's injuries are not life-threatening.The coaching staff, wrestling program members, and Athletics administrators are grateful for the caregivers at WMC and are supporting Sasso and his family. The Ohio State University Police Department is assisting Columbus Police with the ongoing investigation. The incident is still under investigation, and limited details are available about the shooting. Some reports suggest that it may have been connected with a robbery attempt, but no suspects have been apprehended yet.
Sasso, originally from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is a fifth-year senior and a two-time NCAA runner-up. He recently completed his redshirt senior season, winning the Big Ten title for the second time at 149 pounds. Throughout his career, Sasso has qualified for the NCAA Tournament four times and has a record of 12-4 at the tournament. During this past season, he had an overall record of 29-4 and went undefeated in the conference. Sasso's accomplishments include placing second in 2020 and 2022 and losing the 149-pound final to Cornell's Yianni Diakomihalis, a four-time NCAA champion.
The incident is unfortunate, and the Ohio State community is rallying behind Sasso, hoping for his speedy recovery. The authorities are diligently working to uncover the details surrounding the shooting, and the university is providing support to Sasso and his loved ones during this difficult time.