EWING, N.J. (Jan. 28, 2017) – The Centenary University wrestling team went 2-1 at the Metro/NEWA Duals, hosted by the College of New Jersey on Saturday afternoon. The Cyclones improved to 6-2 after completion of the event.

Event Results

During their first match, the Cyclones defeated Williams University, 25-20. 133-pound freshman Dylan Luciano (Long Valley, N.J. / West Morris Central) and 157-pound sophomore Alec Donovan (Brick, N.J. / Brick Memorial) recorded pins for Centenary. Also scoring points were 141-pound sophomore Max Nauta (Hackettstown, N.J. / Warren Hills Regional), 149-pound sophomore Christopher Muce (Monroe Township, N.J. / Monroe Township), and junior heavyweight Anthony Colabella (Flanders, N.J. / Mount Olive), by forfeit, major decision, and decision, respectively.

The Cyclones rolled to a 37-9 victory over Bridgewater State in the second match of the afternoon. Muce, Donovan, freshman Tom Hinz (Allenhurst, N.J. / Red Bank Regional), sophomore Etiini Udott (Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway), and freshman Jeremy Parkhurst (Holland, Mich. / Hamilton) all recorded falls in their respective weight classes, while Luciano scored a major decision and freshman Jeremy Nurnberger (Manville, N.J. / Manville) came away with a decision.

In their last match of the day, the Cyclones fell to No. 7 Roger Williams, 25-18. Sophomore Konstantinos Protogeropoulos (Newton, N.J. / Newton) and Luciano both recorded falls as RWU came away with the tight victory.  

Head Coach John Garriques and the Cyclones will return to the mat in Riverdale, N.Y. on Saturday, Feb. 4^th, in a double dual hosted by the College of Mount Saint Vincent at 8:30 a.m.