Worcester, MA – Ray Hanley (Wantagh, NY) and Arty Privedenyuk (Springfield , MA) each notched pins to help visiting Rhode Island College defeat WPI 33-6 in wrestling action on Wednesday evening. With the win the Anchormen improve to 6-5 while WPI falls to 3-8.

Rhode Island College also got decision wins from Mike Bonora (Nutley, NJ) at 141 pounds, Mike Martini (Cranston, RI) at 157, Brendan Casey (Lowell, MA) at 174, Kevin Davis (Amston, CT) at 184, Nick Logan (Lowell, MA) at 197, and Andrew Algarin at 285. The Anchorman closed the match with four straight close victories. Casey pulled through with a sudden victory in overtime with a 7-5 decision. Davis managed a close 4-0 victory while Logan rallied to earn a 3-2 win. The evening ended with a tightly contested match between Algarin and WPI's Josh Rodden (Sabina, OH) ending with a 2-1 decision favoring the visitor.

Things started well for WPI who got a 10-7 victory from Carl Anderson (Billerica, MA) at 125. Also winning for the Engineers was David Laramee (Rockland, MA) at 149.

Both teams return to action on Sunday when they participate in the NECCWA Dual Championships hosted by Bridgewater. Seedings and brackets for the 15-team tournament will be release during the day on Thursday.

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