Army West Point Athletics
Wrestling Announces CJ Morgan Invitational Naming
October 12, 2026 | Wrestling
WEST POINT, N.Y. (October 12, 2026) – Army West Point Class of 1972 Head Men's Wrestling Coach Troy Nickerson has announced that the annual Black Knight Invitational is now known as the C.J. Morgan Invitational.
The tournament is named after C.J. Morgan, an Army Wrestling cadet-athlete and member of the Class of 2020, who tragically lost his life due to injuries sustained from a military vehicle accident.
"In my short time here at West Point, it has become very apparent to me what C.J. meant to this team and everything he stands for. Finding a way to honor him was the right thing to do in order to preserve his legacy forever," said Nickerson.
Morgan—a native of West Orange, N.J.—collected a 28-22 record across matches at both 184 and 197 lbs, including a 19-13 record as a plebe with eight bonus point wins.
The inaugural CJ Morgan Invitational will be held at Christl Arena, on Sunday, November 22, with a 10:00 a.m. start. Army will host Penn State, Columbia, Hofstra, Bloomsburg and VMI for the event.
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Follow Army Wrestling on X @ArmyWP_Wrestling and on IG @armywp_wrestling.
Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about wrestling and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Season tickets for the 2026–27 campaign start at just $50 and include admission to all regular-season home matches inside Christl Arena. Plus, season ticket holders unlock exclusive early access to purchase tickets for the 2027 EIWA Championships on March 5–6 before they go on sale to the general public. To purchase season tickets, CLICK HERE or call the Army West Point Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY.
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
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The tournament is named after C.J. Morgan, an Army Wrestling cadet-athlete and member of the Class of 2020, who tragically lost his life due to injuries sustained from a military vehicle accident.
"In my short time here at West Point, it has become very apparent to me what C.J. meant to this team and everything he stands for. Finding a way to honor him was the right thing to do in order to preserve his legacy forever," said Nickerson.
Morgan—a native of West Orange, N.J.—collected a 28-22 record across matches at both 184 and 197 lbs, including a 19-13 record as a plebe with eight bonus point wins.
The inaugural CJ Morgan Invitational will be held at Christl Arena, on Sunday, November 22, with a 10:00 a.m. start. Army will host Penn State, Columbia, Hofstra, Bloomsburg and VMI for the event.
Follow Army Wrestling
Follow Army Wrestling on X @ArmyWP_Wrestling and on IG @armywp_wrestling.
Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about wrestling and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Season tickets for the 2026–27 campaign start at just $50 and include admission to all regular-season home matches inside Christl Arena. Plus, season ticket holders unlock exclusive early access to purchase tickets for the 2027 EIWA Championships on March 5–6 before they go on sale to the general public. To purchase season tickets, CLICK HERE or call the Army West Point Ticket Office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY.
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
—www.goarmywestpoint.com—
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