LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ- The Rider Broncs Wrestling team started their weekend on a high note with a 27-9 win vs George Mason. With the win Rider moves to 7-5 overall and 5-1 in the MAC. The win also ends Rider's home losing streak as they get set to finish the year tomorrow afternoon.

Rider won four of the first five bouts as Richie Koehler, #23 McKenzie Bell, and #22 Quinn Kinner all picked up bonus point victories. 

Rider opened up the dual with a win from Tyler Klinsky who took down Markel Baker by decision 3-1. 

Rider would go on to win each of the next four all with bonus points. Koehler would take down Pat Schellpfeffer to start the long run for the Broncs. Following, the win at 133 Bell and Kinner would dominate the next two bouts as Bell continued to wreak havoc winning his fourth straight bout by major decision. Bell has now outscored opponents 36-0 in his last four.

Kinner would be equally as impressive taking down Evan Maag by fall 2:22 seconds in.  The pin is Kinners fourth of the year and his first in a dual this season. 

Rider also finished the afternoon strong as Michael Wilson, #5 Ethan Laird, and David Szuba all picked up victories to end the dual. 

Bronc Notes
"The kids wrestled well today they doing exactly what we are asking them to do they coming out they are bringing energy and putting pressure on the other team and we can do more of it but I feel we are doing a nice job at it." 

"McKenzie and Quinn, they are my Kingsway connection and they are just dependable kids I know the effort I am gonna get from those two and they aren't just going to win they are going to get points." - Rider Head Coach John Hangey

- McKenzie Bell won his fourth straight bout by major decision. Bell has now outscored opponents 36-0 in his last four.
- Bell picked up his eighth major decision of the season with the win vs Anthony Glasl.
- Laird got his tenth straight win and stayed perfect in conference duals at 6-0 with five bonus-point victories.
- Rider will be back in action on Saturday, February 18th as they host to MAC foe Cleveland State and welcome EIWA's Drexel.

Match Results
125 -- Tyler Klinsky (Rider) dec Markel Baker  (GM), 3-1; Rider leads 3-0
133 --Richie Koehler (Rider) MD Pat Schellpfeffer (GM) 10-2; Rider leads 7-0
141 --#23 McKenzie Bell (Rider) MD Anthony Glasl (GM) 9-0; Rider leads 11-0
149 --#22 Quinn Kinner (Rider) fall Evan Maag (GM), Rider leads, 17-0
157 --Peter Pappas (GM) dec Colton Washleski (Rider), 3-2; Rider leads 17-3
165 --Drew Dickson (GM) dec Hunter Mays (Rider), 8-5; Rider leads 17-6
174 --Michael Wilson (Rider) dec Logan Messer (GM), 3-1; Rider leads 20-6
185 -- Malachi DuVall (GM) dec Isaac Dean (Rider), 8-6; Rider leads 20-9
197 --#5 Ethan Laird (Rider) MD Tyler Kocek (GM), 12-3; Rider leads 24-9
285 -- David Szuba (Rider)  Donovan Sprouse (GM), 4-2: Rider wins 27-9