Providence, R.I.--Junior 157 lbs. Nathan Lackman (Wernersville, Pa.) picked up a decision, while freshman 125 lbs. Fred Luchs (Belford, N.J.) and senior 197 lbs. Daniel Sblendorio (Mountainside, N.J.) also secured wins, as Rhode Island College fell, 27-13, vs. Wesleyan in New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) action on Friday evening at the Recreation Center.
 
THE BASICS
Wesleyan 27, Rhode Island College 13
Wesleyan (2-3)
Rhode Island College (6-9)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Luchs, currently ranked No. 6 in the Northeast, got the Anchormen off on the right foot with a 12-0 major decision at 125 lbs.
 
• The visitors won the next three bouts, which included a pair of major decisions, to build an 11-4 advantage.
 
• Lackman, who is ranked No. 1 in the Northeast and fifth nationally, picked up his 21^st win of the season with a 7-1 decision over Wesleyan junior Aaron Goldman (Dallas, Texas), who is currently ranked No. 4 in the Northeast.
 
• The visitors took the next three bouts to secure the win, highlighted by junior Marco Gaita's (Long Valley, N.J.), 13-3, major decision at 174 lbs. Gaita is ranked No. 4 in the Northeast and 13^th nationally
 
• Sblendorio picked up his third straight pin with a win by fall at 197 lbs. to close out the RIC scoring.
 
Individual Results: Wesleyan 27, Rhode Island College 13
125 lbs. Fred Luchs (RIC) major dec. Greg Fischer (WU), 12-0
133 lbs. Shailen Savur (WU) dec. Kwesi Amoa (RIC), 11-8
141 lbs. CJ Shea (WU) major dec. Parris Cooper (RIC), 8-0
149 lbs. Dario Molina (WU)  major dec. Michael Pestana (RIC), 9-0
157 lbs. Nathan Lackman (RIC) dec. Aaron Goldman (WU), 7-1
165 lbs. Jack Reusing (WU) major dec. Eric Zane (RIC), 8-2
174 lbs. Marco Gaita (WU) major dec. Christopher McCarthy (RIC), 13-3
184 lbs. Duncan Kreutter (WU) dec. Jett Tancsik (RIC), 6-3
197 lbs. Daniel Sblendorio (RIC) pinned Josh Khoshayev (WU) at 4:06
285 lbs. Colton Gagnon (WU) pinned Travis Manick (RIC) at 4:03
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue NEWA action at Johnson and Wales on Friday, Feb. 4 (6 p.m.).