Providence, R.I.—Sophomore 184 lbs. Andrew Pappas (Cranston, R.I.) went 2-0 with a pair of decisions as Rhode Island College fell vs. Trinity and Bridgewater State on Senior Night at the RIC Recreation Center.
 
THE BASICS
Trinity 27, Rhode Island College 17
Bridgewater State 25, Rhode Island College 18
Trinity (8-9)
Bridgewater State (2-8)
Rhode Island College (5-9)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After the Anchormen honored the 13 members of their senior class, Pappas got the hosts off on the right foot with a 9-5 decision at 184 lbs.


 
• The Bantams pushed back with a decision and a pin to build a 9-3 advantage.
 
• Freshman 125 lbs. Domenick Sousa (Smithfield, R.I.) earned a decision and fifth-year 141 lbs. Hunter Lundberg (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) notched an impressive pin to pull the hosts within three, 15-12.
 
• Two decisions and a key pin over the next three bouts assured the Bantams of the win.
 
• Fifth-year 174 lbs. Aidan Faria (Cumberland, R.I.) closed the contest with a technical fall win.
 
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Trinity 27, Rhode Island College 17
184 lbs. Andrew Pappas (RIC) dec. Tucker Vician (TC), 9-5
197 lbs. Luke Hutton (TC) dec. Imanol Taveras (RIC), 5-2
285 lbs. Nicholas Ebrahimi (TC) pinned Jaden Tesher (RIC) at 2:37
125 lbs. Domenick Sousa (RIC) dec. Alexander Schaeublin (TC), 3-1
133 lbs. Matthew Carrozza (TC) pinned Micah Soe (RIC) at 1:58
141 lbs. Hunter Lundberg (RIC) pinned Cord Vallis (TC) at 5:25
149 lbs. Andrew Pratt (TC) dec. Saliou Jobe (RIC), 5-0
157 lbs. Durkin Stenkevich (TC) dec. Owen Roche (RIC), 17-14
165 lbs. Chase Ledbury (TC) pinned Scott Lallas (RIC) at 3:54
174 lbs. Aidan Faria (RIC) tech. fall Liam Holden (TC) at 3:38 (21-5)
 
• The Bears ripped off four wins to start the contest before senior 157 lbs. Wil Hunt (Providence, R.I.) picked up a major decision to start the Anchormen back on the comeback trail.
 
• Faria and Pappas won at 174 and 184 lbs., respectively, but a Bear win at 197 lbs. sealed the victory for the visitors. Freshman 285 Jaden Tesher (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) finished the match with a pin.
 
Bridgewater State 25, Rhode Island College 18
125 lbs. Sei Dolomengi (BSU) dec. Domenick Sousa (RIC), 9-6
133 lbs. Ethan Bouonaducci (BSU) won by forfeit
141. lbs. Malcolm Chrispin (BSU) major dec. Hunter Lundberg (RIC), 10-0
149 lbs. Kamel Dib (BSU) dec. Saliou Jobe (RIC), 9-2
157 lbs. Wil Hunt (RIC) major dec. Avery Carl (BSU), 19-7
165 lbs. Cqari Bacote (BSU) dec. Scott Lallas (RIC), 5-2
174 lbs. Aidan Faria (RIC) tech. fall James Calabrese (BSU) at 4:37 (22-5)
184 lbs. Andrew Pappas (RIC) dec. Kalbe Rhoton (BSU), 15-11
197 lbs. Christian Curley (BSU) pinned Imanol Taveras (RIC) at 4:59
285 lbs. Jaden Tesher (RIC) pinned Anthony Ashe (BSU) at 0:48
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Futures Tournament, hosted by Coast Guard on Sunday, Feb. 15.