Henniker, N.H.—After dropping a 32-16, decision at Roger Williams earlier in the morning, Rhode Island College traveled to New England College and secured a 44-6 win over the Pilgrims in New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) action.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 44, New England College 6
Rhode Island College (10-11)
New England College (2-11)
HOW IT HAPPENED
125 lbs.
Brett Redner (RIC) won by forfeit
133 lbs.
Kwesi Amoa (RIC) dec. John Lafferty (NEC), 7-6
141 lbs.
Thomas Malone (RIC) major dec. Daijhawn Hudson (NEC), 13-2
149 lbs.
Jensen Offerman (RIC) dec. Adam Presa (NEC), 7-1
157 lbs.
Eric Zane (RIC) tech. fall Cole Patterson (NEC), 17-0
165 lbs.
Nathan Lackman (RIC) won by forfeit
174 lbs.
Daniel Brown (RIC) won by forfeit
184 lbs.
Matthew Myers (RIC) tech. fall Maxwell Ross (NEC), 16-0
197 lbs.
Jack Reiter (RIC) pinned Kaden White (NEC) at 2:01
285 lbs. Francis Boahen (NEC) won by forfeit
• RIC won nine consecutive matches to build a 44-0 lead before surrendering a forfeit at 285 lbs.
• Freshman
Jack Reiter (Rumson, N.J.) earned a pin at 197 lbs.
• Sophomore
Kwesi Amoa (Central Islip, N.Y.) picked up his second win of the day with a 7-6 decision at 133 lbs.
• Senior 184 lbs.
Eric Zane (Quaker Hill, Conn.) and junior 184 lbs.
Matthew Myers (Coram, N.Y.) each secured technical fall victories in the contest.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Bridgewater State (5 p.m.) and Trinity (7 p.m.) on Friday, Feb. 10.
