West Point Tournament

October 21-23, 2005

After two successful tournaments to start the season, the UR squad headed to the United States Military Academy for one of the most popular annual debate events. The successes of novices Ryan Bach and Iskra Miralem continued, as they reached the final round for the third time in as many tournaments, while the varsity team of Buddy Khan and Ben Wittwer were unbeaten through the preliminary rounds.


Novice Division

Ryan Bach and Iskra Miralem, Finalists
4-2 record in prelims
Defeated West Virginia in Double Octofinals
Defeated George Mason in Octofinals
Defeated in West Virginia Quarterfinals
Defeated Richmond in Semifinals
Droped to Liberty in Finals


Joe Ilk and Dan Shin, Octofinalists
5-1 in prelims
Advanced on a bye through Double Octos
Dropped to West Virginia in Octos


JV Division

Dave Merkle and Dan Schatz, Quarterfinalists
4-2 in prelims
Defeated NYU in Octos
Dropped to Binghamton in Quarters



Open Division

Buddy Khan, 8th Place Speaker

Buddy Khan and Ben Wittwer, Quarterfinalists
6-0 in prelims
Advanced on a bye through Octos
Dropped to Boston College in Quarters

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