LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – For the second time this season, the Rider wrestling team secured a 39-0 shutout victory over Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon in Alumni Gym. 

Brock Zurawski got the Broncs on the board first at 197 lbs to start the dual earning a dominant 7-0 decision over Joey Lyons. 

At 285 Collin French had a battle with Kaiden Haines. In the second period, Haines secured the takedown to make the score 3-1 but French earned the quick escape cutting the deficit 3-2. After a Haines escape in the final period, French earned a takedown of his own to claim the gritty 5-4 decision.

The Broncs got victories 125 lbs and 133 lbs from Noah Michaels and Will Betancourt. 

Braden Palcko met with Ethan Mitchell at 141 lbs. A scoreless first period ended with a Palcko escape. Mitchell struck back with a quick six-point feet-to-back takedown for Mitchell to go up 6-1. The second period ended 6-2 with a Palcko escape. In the third period, Palcko put on an offensive explosion earning ten points with a feet-to-back takedown of his own to get the 12-8 comeback victory.

No. 12 Sammy Alvarez and No. 26 Colton Washleski earned wins at 149 lbs and 157 lbs moving the team score to 26-0.

No. 30 Enrique Munguia and Tate Geiser needed extra time at 165 lbs. Munguia turned defense into offense securing the 6-3 sudden victory win. 

Michael Wilson and No. 15 Isaac Dean secured the shutout for Rider each recording individual wins. 

Quotes and Notes
"Today was a bit bitter-sweet as it was the last time several of our guys would compete in Alumni Gym. I was very happy to see them all go out on a winning note and continue to build momentum for the post-season. Overall, I like where our team is right now heading into the MAC Championships." – Rider Head Coach John Hangey

Results 
Rider 39, Cleveland St 0
197: Brock Zurawski (Rider) over Joey Lyons (Cleveland State) (Dec 7-0)
285: Collin French (Rider) over Kaiden Haines (Cleveland State) (Dec 5-4)
125: Noah Michaels (Rider) over Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) (Dec 5-3)
133: Will Betancourt (Rider) over Jake Manley (Cleveland State) (Inj. 6:50)
141: Branden Palcko (Rider) over Ethan Mitchell (Cleveland State) (Dec 12-8)
149: No. 12 Sammy Alvarez (Rider) over Connor Saylor (Cleveland State) (TF 20-5 4:56)
157: No. 26 Colton Washleski (Rider) over Douglas Terry (Cleveland State) (Dec 9-3)
165: No. 30 Enrique Munguia (Rider) over Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) (SV-1 6-3)
174: Michael Wilson (Rider) over Ronald Dimmerling (Cleveland State) (TF 17-2 5:45)
184: No. 15 Isaac Dean (Rider) over Gavin Ricketts (Cleveland State) (TF 18-3 7:00)

*All individual rankings are according to NCAA Coaches' Poll Rankings 2.13.25*

Up Next
The Broncs return to action when Rider hosts the 2025 MAC Championships in the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton on Mar. 7-8.