Rhode Island College 41, WPI 6

Providence, RI --- The 14th-ranked Rhode Island College wrestling team looked strong from start to finish en route to a 41-6 win over visiting WPI at The Murray Center on Tuesday evening.

The Anchormen took nine of a possible 10 bouts. Unranked freshman Brian Hoyt (Sussex, NJ) defeated fourth-ranked WPI sophomore Carl Anderson (Billerica, MA), 10-4, in an upset victory at 125. Unranked sophomore Joe Manley (Wayland, MA) upset sixth-ranked WPI junior Larry Loomis (Plainfield, CT), 8-6, in overtime at 174 lbs.

RIC senior Mike Bonora (Nutley, NJ) raised his record to 25-2, remaining unbeaten against Div. III opposition, with a pin over freshman Will Farrell (Franklin, MA) to cap the night with an exclamation point. Bonora is ranked No. 1 in the nation at 141 lbs.

Sophomore Mike Martini (Cranston, RI) turned in a strong effort at 157 lbs., earning a technical fall victory (19-3) over freshman Chris Spinelli (Lynnfield, MA) at 6:12.

In upcoming action, both squads will compete at the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Duals, hosted by Bridgewater State on Sunday, Jan. 20.

Release Courtesy Rhode Island College Sports Information

WGT. RESULT RIC WPI

149 Kevin Sutherland (RIC) def. Max Wainwright (WPI), 8-6

157 Mike Martini (RIC) def. Chris Spinelli (WPI), Tech. Fall 6:12 (19-3)

165 Brendan Guarino (RIC) pinned David Cardenas (WPI) at 2:40

174 Joe Manley (RIC) def. Larry Loomis (WPI), 8-6 in OT

184 Nick Logan (RIC) def. Scott Guzman (WPI), 8-4

197 Kevin Davis (RIC) pinned John Gikas (WPI) at 0:24

285 Ray Moore (RIC) pinned Anthony Corbo (WPI) at 5:22

125 Brian Hoyt (RIC) def. Carl Anderson (WPI), 10-4

133 Jeff Root (WPI) won by forfeit

141 Mike Bonora (RIC) pinned Will Farrell (WPI) at 2:36