| Providence, R.I.--The Roger Williams University wrestling team defeated Rhode Island College 31-12 decision against intra-state rival Rhode Island College in a New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) contest held at The Recreation Center on Friday night. |
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| Roger Williams (18-1) junior Chris Gural (Scarsdale, NY) opened the evening with a win by injury forfeit at 125 lbs. against Rhode Island College (5-9) sophomoreDaniel Murray (Bay Shore, NY) to take a 6-0 advantage. RIC junior Stephen Masi (Cumberland, RI) was then awarded a forfeit at 133 lbs. to tie the match at 6-6. RIC freshman Michael Scaravilli (Lodi, NJ) then put the team up by three, 9-6, with a 6-4 decision at 141 lbs. over RWU junior Matt Elias (Madison, CT). |
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| At 149 lbs., Dorman dropped a 5-1 decision against RWU freshman Brayson Haas (Schnecksville, PA) to even the match at 9-9.  Back-t0-back pins by Roger Williams junior Carter Merecki (Cambridge, NY) at 157 lbs. against RIC freshman Zach Lepre (East Greenwich, RI) and at 165 lbs. by RWU freshman Brett Leonard (New Milford, CT) over RIC freshman Sam Lindblom (Waterford, CT) put the visiting Hawks up by a score of 21-9. |
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| At 174 lbs., RWU junior Peter Hilburn (Roselle Park, NJ) posted a 10-5 victory against RIC junior Vincent Drago (Hauppauge, NY) to up the lead to 15, 24-9. RIC junior Michael Gallagher (Narragansett, RI) then posted a 7-1 win at 184 lbs. against RWU sophomore Connor Humphries (East Longmeadow, MA) to pull the Anchormen to within 24-12. |
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| At 197 lbs. freshman Christopher Francis (Bristol, RI) notched an 11-1 major decision victory over RIC junior Javante Johnson (Wakefield, RI) to secure the win and up the score to 28-12. The Hawks then wrapped up the evening with a 2-1 win by senior Kyle Foster (Somers, CT) over Georges at 285 lbs. to propel RWU to the 31-12 victory. |
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| Individual Results:Â No. 6 Roger Williams (18-1) 31, Rhode Island College (5-9) 12 |
| 125 lbs.: Chris Gural (RWU) win by medical forfeit Daniel Murray |
| 133 lbs.: Stephen Masi (RIC) win by forfeit |
| 141 lbs.: Michael Scaravilli (RIC) dec. Matt Elias (RWU), 6-4 |
| 149 lbs.: Brayson Haas (RWU) dec. Jake Dorman (RIC), 5-1 |
| 157 lbs.: Carter Merecki pinned Zach Lepre (RIC), at :47Â |
| 165 lbs.: Brett Leonard (RWU) pinned Sam Lindblom (RIC) at 2:14 |
| 174 lbs.: Peter Hilburn (RWU) dec. Vincent Drago (RIC), 10-5 |
| 184 lbs.: Mike Gallagher (RIC) dec. Connor Humphries (RWU), 7-1 |
| 197 lbs.: Christopher Francis (RWU) maj. dec. Javante Johnson (RIC), 11-1 |
285 lbs.: Kyle Foster (RWU) dec. John Georges (RIC), 2-1
The Hawks are back at it again for The Battle of The WUs, Friday February 10th at 7pm at Roger Williams University. |
