SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Roger Williams University wrestling team split its two dual meets on Sunday at the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center, earning a dominant 54-0 shutout victory over Plymouth State University after falling to Western New England University, 30-17.
Western New England University
Roger Williams opened the day against Western New England, battling the Golden Bears before coming up short by a final score of 30-17.
The Hawks secured four victories in the dual. Aidan Zarrella (North Kingstown, R.I.) highlighted the effort at 174 pounds, earning a fall over Nicholas Baccala in 6:43. Logan Holmes (Tewksbury, Mass) followed with an 8-5 decision over Colin Carlin at 184 pounds.
At 141 pounds, Caden Bruseo (Brookline, N.H. ) recorded a quick pin over Trevor Young in 1:40, while Jack Forte(Westbury, N.Y.) earned a 10-7 sudden-victory decision over Matthew Rodriguez at 157 pounds.
In additional matches, Jason Nichols( Bellport, NY) picked up a fall over Dom Maturo in 6:19, and Cole Chase (Framingham, Mass.) earned a 5-4 decision against William Coughlin.
Plymouth State University
The Hawks responded in emphatic fashion in their second matchup of the day, shutting out Plymouth State, 54-0. Roger Williams won all 10 weight classes, including four pins, three technical falls, a decision and two victories by forfeit.
Cale Wood (Haverhill, Mass.) opened the dual at 125 pounds with a victory by forfeit. Trey Kaupp (New Canaan, Conn.) followed with a fall over Hayden Durocher at 133 pounds in 2:12, while Shaun McLaughlin (Natick, Mass. ) added another pin at 141 pounds, defeating John Allmers in 1:15.
Gavin McKenna (Kingston, Mass.) continued the momentum at 149 pounds, recording a fall over Bryce Mixon in 1:18. At 157 pounds, Tommy Iasiello (White Plains, N.Y.) earned a 19-4 technical fall over Lucien Parenteau in 2:08, followed by Jason Nichols (Bellport, NY), who secured a 15-0 technical fall against Ryan Flemming at 165 pounds in 2:36.
Gordon Murray (Porter Corners, N.Y.) added another pin at 174 pounds, defeating Robert Craig in 1:44. Dylan Warner (Branford, Conn.) earned a 5-4 decision over Josiah Funches at 184 pounds, while Cole Chase (Framingham, Mass.) recorded a 22-7 technical fall against Jack Clancy at 197 pounds. Lucas Cyphert (Bloomsbury, NJ) closed out the dual at 285 pounds with a victory by forfeit.
The Hawks' 54-point performance capped off an impressive response in the second dual, giving Roger Williams a split on the day.
Maine Maritime Academy
Roger Williams capped off its day with another dominant performance, shutting out Maine Maritime Academy, 55-0, to secure its second consecutive shutout victory. The result gave the Hawks two wins across their three dual meets on the day.
What's Next?
The Hawks will return to the mat on Saturday, November 7, competing in two tournaments. Roger Williams will head to Providence, R.I., for the Rhode Island College Invite, beginning at 8:30 a.m., while another group of Hawks will travel to Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for the Monarch Invitational at King's College, beginning at 9 a.m.
