EDINBORO, PA — The Rider University wrestling team secured a 24-12 victory over Edinboro on Friday night, with seven Broncs earning individual wins to contribute to the team's victory.

The match began at 174 lbs where Michael Wilson got the Broncs on board first, securing a 11-1 major decision over Brody Evans. 

At 184 lbs, No. 15 Isaac Dean faced a tough battle against Jared McGill. Tied at 5-5 after regulation, the match went into extra time. In the final seconds, Dean maintained an aggressive pace, securing a hard-fought 8-5 sudden victory.

The Broncs took care of business at 197 lbs and 125 lbs to move the team score to 15-4.

Will Betancourt had a tight match with No. 31 Colton Camacho. Camacho struck first in the second period earning an escape after choosing the bottom position. Two stall warnings from Betancourt made the deficit to 2-0. Betancourt earned a reversal after choosing the final period in the bottom position to even up the bout. An escape and riding time point was awarded to Camacho to sneak out with the 4-2 victory. 

Rider controlled the final three bouts of the night with No. 12 Sammy Alvarez, No. 26 Colton Washleski, and No. 30 Enrique Munguia all earning victories. 

Quotes and Notes 
"It was definitely a very spirited dual tonight.  Overall our guys wrestled well and I felt they pushed the pace.  In a couple of instances we gave up a first takedown, didn't panic, and fought back to win the match." — Rider Head Coach John Hangey

Results
Rider 24, Edinboro 12
174: Michael Wilson (Rider) maj dec Brody Evans (Boro) 11-1
184: No. 15 Isaac Dean (Rider) dec. Jared McGill (Boro) 8-5 SV
197: Brock Zurawski (Rider) tech Nick Lodato (Boro) 16-1 6:37
285: Aden Roe (Boro) maj dec Collin French (Rider) 9-0
125: Noah Michaels (Rider) dec Chris Vargo (Boro) 11-8
133: No. 31 Colton Camacho (Boro) dec Will Betancourt (Rider) 4-2
141: Anthony Ferraro (Boro) fall Braden Balcko (Rider) 5:54
149: No. 12 Sammy Alverez (Rider) maj dec Ryan Michaels (Boro) 10-2
157: No. 26 Colton Washleski (Rider) dec Ryan Burgos (Boro) 16-9
165: No. 30 Enrique Munguia (Rider) dec Max Kirby (Boro) 12-6
Each team lost a team point for loss of mat control at 133 lbs and 149 lbs

All individual rankings are according to NCAA Coaches Poll 2.13.25

Up Next 
The Broncs return to action on Feb. 18 to take on Clarion to close out their road trip. 
Match is set for 2 p.m.