Providence, R.I.—Sophomore Christopher McCarthy (Belford, N.J.) came from behind to secure a 4-2 win at 184 lbs. as the Rhode Island College wrestling team fell, 27-18, vs. Western New England at the Recreation Center on Friday night.
 
THE BASICS
Western New England 27, Rhode Island College 18
Western New England (2-2)
Rhode Island College (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Golden Bears jumped out to an 18-0 advantage with four straight wins, highlighted by a senior Nick Arborio (Berlin, Conn.) technical fall and a pin from junior Sean Monteiro (Wilbraham, Mass.).
 
• The Anchormen won two of the next three bouts as junior Eric Zane (Quaker Hill, Conn.) scored 10 first period points en route to an 11-9 victory at 165 lbs.
 
• After falling behind 2-0, McCarthy rattled off a pair of escapes and then a third period takedown to earn a win at 184 lbs.
 
• WNE sophomore Darby McLaughlin (Springfield, Mass.) sealed the win for the visitors with a pin at 197 lbs.
 
• RIC got forfeit wins from sophomore Edison Guarcas (Providence, R.I.) and freshman Fred Luchs (Belford, N.J.) at 285 and 125 lbs. to end the match.
 
Individual Results 
133 lbs. Nick Arborio (WNE) tech. fall Kwesi Amoa (RIC) at 5:26 (17-2)
141 lbs. Corey Cope (WNE) major dec. Hunter Lundberg (RIC), 16-5
149 lbs. Colby Reilly (WNE) dec. Cosmo Stoia (RIC), 6-4 SV
157 lbs. Sean Monteiro (WNE) pinned Michael Pestana (RIC) at 2:52
165 lbs. Eric Zane (RIC) dec. Luke Pinzino (WNE), 11-9
174 lbs. Christian Glaropoulos (WNE) dec. Rogelio Gonzalez (RIC), 9-4
184 lbs. Christopher McCarthy (RIC) dec. Tyreece Cherival (WNE), 4-2
197 lbs. Darby McLaughlin (WNE) pinned Jaden Grigsby (RIC) at 4:41
285 lbs. Edison Guarcas (RIC) won by forfeit
125 lbs. Fred Luchs (RIC) won by forfeit
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face New York University at the Roger Williams Duals on Saturday, Dec. 4 (10 a.m.).