LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – #25 Quinn Kinner (Mullica Hill, NJ/Kingsway) earned a decision over #20 Darren Miller but Bucknell pushed past the Broncs, 17-15, Sunday afternoon in Davis Gymnasium. The Broncs fall to 2-5, while the Bison improve to 11-3.

Shane Reitsma (Howell, NJ/Howell)  got the Broncs on the board at 174 with a decision. Evan Vazquez (Succasunna, NJ/Roxbury) continued the momentum, earning a decision of his own to take the lead from the Bison, 6-4. Bucknell would battle back, earning a decision at 197 before Szuba restarted the offensive again, earning a decision to retake a 9-7 lead.

Following the intermission, Richie Koehler (Middletown, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) and #25 Quinn Kinner earned consecutive decisions to give Rider a five-point cushion against the Bison. It wouldn't be enough though, with Bucknell taking a major decision and a decision at 149 and 157, respectively, to outpace the Broncs by two and win the dual, 17-15.

Quotes and Notes
"It always stings to lose but this team fought hard today in a losing effort. We spoke all week about how they need to fight more for the program and wrestle for 7 minutes. We need to continue developing but this performance was a small step in the right direction." – Rider University Wrestling Head Coach John Hangey

- The Bison chip away at the lead Rider has in the all-time series, which is now 20-11-1.
- The Broncs return to action on Feb. 3, when they travel to face off against Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.

Bucknell University 17, Rider University 15
165: #17 Zach Hartman (BU) maj. dec. over Michael Wilson (RIU) 10-1; Bucknell leads, 4-0.
174: Shane Reitsma (RIU) dec. over Nolan Springer (BU) 4-0; Bucknell leads, 4-3.
184: Evan Vazquez (RIU) dec. over Logan Deacetis (BU) 8-7; Rider leads 6-4.
197: Mason McCready (BU) dec. over Matt Correnti (RIU) 6-1; Bucknell leads, 7-6.
285: David Szuba (RIU) dec. over Luke Niemeyer (BU) 11-6; Rider leads, 9-7.
125: Brandon Seidman (BU) dec. over Tyler Klinsky (RIU) 8-2; Bucknell leads, 10-9.
133: Richie Koehler (RIU) dec. over Kurt Phipps (BU) 7-5; Rider leads, 12-10.
141: #25 Quinn Kinner (RIU) dec. over #20 Darren Miller (BU) 2-1, Rider leads, 15-10.
149: Kolby DePron (BU) maj. dec. over Bryan Miraglia (RIU) 15-2; Rider leads, 15-14.
157: Nick Delp (BU) dec. over Alec Bobchin (RIU) 5-4; Bucknell wins, 17-15.