Bristol, R.I.—Sophomore 184 lbs.
Anthony Fernandez (Nashua, N.H.) had a key pin to help lead Rhode Island College past Roger Williams, 31-12, in New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) action on Friday evening.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 31, Roger Williams 12
Rhode Island College (12-7)
Roger Williams (16-8)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After the hosts took the opening bout at 125 lbs., RIC stormed back with three straight wins, keyed by major decisions by seniors
Kwesi Amoa (Central Islip, N.Y.) and
Michael Pestana (North Bergen, N.J.), to build an 11-3 advantage.
• The Hawks took two of the next three matches to climb within four, 16-12, but a Fernandez pin and a decision by senior 197 lbs.
Matthew Kelly (Katonah, N.Y.) helped secure the win.
• Senior 285 lbs.
Michael Alfonso (Garfield, N.J.) capped the match with a pin as the club notched its fourth straight dual victory.
• RIC has won both of its matches with Roger Williams this season.
INDIVIDUAL MATCHES
125 lbs. Chris Tringali (RWU) dec.
Fred Luchs (RIC), 9-3
133 lbs.
Kwesi Amoa (RIC) major dec. Trey Kaupp (RWU), 11-2
141 lbs.
Sebastian Armstrong (RIC) dec. Shaun McLaughlin (RWU), 5-0
149 lbs.
Michael Pestana (RIC) major dec. Nick Fatone (RWU), 8-0
157 lbs. Matt Lucas (RWU) pinned
Oscar Serrano (RIC) at 3:22
165 lbs.
Christopher McCarthy (RIC) tech. fall Gordan Murray (RWU) at 4:55 (20-3)
174 lbs. Joshua Nieroda (RWU) dec.
Juan Rodriguez (RIC), 8-5
184 lbs.
Anthony Fernandez (RIC) pinned Michael Forte (RWU) at 5:55
197 lbs.
Matthew Kelly (RIC) dec. Spencer Fetrow (RWU), 10-3
285 lbs.
Michael Alfonso (RIC) pinned Jayden Toppan (RWU) at 5:42
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will continue New England Wrestling Association action at home vs. New England College on Saturday, Feb. 8 (11 a.m.).
