Bristol, R.I.—Senior 149 lbs. Michael Pestana's (North Bergen, N.J.) pin highlighted a 41-13 win as Rhode Island College defeated New England College in New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) action held at the Recreation Center on Saturday morning.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 41, New England College 13
Rhode Island College (13-7)
New England College (2-15)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Senior 125 lbs. Fred Luchs (Belford, N.J.) got the action started with a first period pin.
 
• After a Pilgrim decision and a technical fall win, Pestana brought the house down with a takedown and impressive pin to give RIC the lead, 12-8.
 
• Once again NEC secured a technical fall win to go up by a point, 13-12, but senior 165 lbs.  Christopher McCarthy (Middletown, N.J.) dominated his opponent to secure his sixth tech. fall win on the season, which gave the hosts the advantage for good.
 
• Junior 174 lbs. Scott Lallas (Farmington, N.H.) and sophomore 184 lbs. Anthony Fernandez (Nashua, N.H.) notched back-to-back pins and RIC picked up two forfeits to close out the match.
 
INDIVIDUAL MATCHES
125 lbs. Fred Luchs (RIC) pinned Dominic Gangi (NEC) at 2:07
133 lbs. Caden Frost (NEC) dec. Kwesi Amoa (RIC), 10-3
141 lbs. Boburjon Berdlyorov (NEC) tech. fall Sebastian Armstrong (RIC) at 3:51 (17-2)
149 lbs. Michael Pestana (RIC) pinned Michael Follo (NEC) at 2:04
157 lbs. Zach Soda (NEC) tech. fall Cooper Lavigne (RIC) at 5:45 (17-2)
165 lbs. Christopher McCarthy (RIC) tech. fall Joe Gangi (NEC) at 5:18 (17-0)
174 lbs. Scott Lallas (RIC) pinned Dominic DeMaio (NEC) at 1:18
184 lbs. Anthony Fernandez (RIC) pinned Josh Bean (NEC) at 1:20
197 lbs. Matthew Kelly (RIC) won by forfeit
197 lbs. Michael Alfonso (RIC) won by forfeit
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at a quad-match hosted by Bridgewater State on Friday, Feb. 14 (6 p.m.).