DURHAM, N.H. – The Roger Williams University Wrestling team competed in the Jim Urquhart Invitational on Saturday where they were announced champions. An RWU wrestler placed first in each weight class bracket assisting the team in their victory.
Ben Bariso (Butler, N.J.) was named Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament and
Eli Wilson (Brewster, Mass.) received the Fastest Fall Award.
Match Results
125:
Ari Dinerman (RWU) defeated both of his opponents with pins in order to win his bracket.
133:
Roman Mayer (RWU) won his first match with a fall at 2:44 to move on to the third round due to a BYE. He won his next two matches from a 16-4 major decision and a pin at 2:15 to become champion in his bracket as well.
141:
Ben Bariso (RWU) earned three wins including two pins and a 2-1 decision that went into overtime against teammate
Seth Frohnheiser (RWU). Bariso was also named champion in his bracket.
149: Jake Cardozo (RWU) placed first winning three of his matches on the day. His first match was against Ethan Boucher (MMA) by a pin at 5:30 and then earned a tech fall and a forfeit.
157:
Nathaniel Lindsay (RWU) recorded a pin at 1:57 and an 11-3 major decision to achieve first place in his bracket.
165:
Ryan Grebe (RWU) earned three wins two pins and a major decision to come out on top in the number one spot.
174: Lenny Breit (RWU) received the first place title by defeating three opponents and recording two pins.
184:
Eli Wilson (RWU) recorded three pins against opponents from MIT, SNHU, and MMA to win his bracket.
197:
Jack Rogers (RWU) earned four straight pins to place first in his weight bracket.
285: Will Ogbebor (RWU) won four matches in his weight bracket to claim the title. His results included three pins and a 4-3 decision.
What's Next
The Hawks will compete on Saturday, February 8th against Rhode Island College and New England College at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00p.m.
