BLOOMSBURG, PA – For the first time since 2016, the Rider wrestling team earned a 47-0 shutout victory over Bloomsburg on the road Saturday afternoon.

The Broncs started off strong early with the dual beginning at 125 lbs where Noah Michaels earned a fall over Major Lewis in the opening period to get Rider on the board. 

Will Betancourt earned a 9-1 major decision over Kade Kluce at 133 lbs to extend the Broncs' lead to 10-0. 

After a forfeit at 141 lbs, Matt Hoelke had an impressive showing at 149 lbs where he took on Nik Voros. After three takedowns in the first period, Hoelke had the 9-3 advantage early on. Hoelke would continue his dominant performance picking up five more points in the second period to hold a 16-5 lead. The senior closed out the match with two more takedowns en route to a 23-7 tech fall. 

At 157 lbs, No. 27 Colton Washleski faced a tough match against William Morrow. A key escape and strong performance in the top position ultimately made the difference, as the junior earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory.

No. 30 Enrique Munguia and Michael Wilson each earned bonus points for the Broncs with Munugia earning a fall and Wilson picking up a 20-2 tech fall over Logan Barker. 

With the Broncs leading 35-0, Liam Scrivanich faced Nick Foster at 184 lbs. Riding time played a big factor with Scrivanich earning a solo point to get the 1-0 decision. 

The Broncs secured the final two bouts with Brock Zurawski (197 lbs) earning a 7-5 decision over Mason Rebuck and Collin French (285 lbs) earning a fall over Tyler McCatharn to secure the shutout victory.

Quotes and Notes
"We're were able to get some other guys action today, Matt and Liam stepped in and wrestled well. Overall it's good to get back on the winning track heading down the stretch. We have three more MAC duals, confidence is important to be building as we head to the postseason." – Rider Head Coach John Hangey

- The Broncs have now secured 12 straight victories over the Huskies
- Rider hasn't shut out Bloomsburg since 2016 when the Broncs earned a 43-0 victory.

Results
Rider 47, Bloomsburg 0
125: Noah Michaels (Rider) over Major Lewis (Bloomsburg) (Fall 2:59)
133: Will Betancourt (Rider) over Kade Kluce (Bloomsburg) (MD 9-1)
141: Branden Palcko (Rider) over Unknown (For.)
149: Matt Hoelke (Rider) over Nik Voros (Bloomsburg) (TF 23-7 5:50)
157: No. 27 Colton Washleski (Rider) over William Morrow (Bloomsburg) (Dec 2-0)
165: No. 30 Enrique Munguia (Rider) over Leo Hess (Bloomsburg) (Fall 1:56)
174: Michael Wilson (Rider) over Logan Baker (Bloomsburg) (TF 20-2 4:30)
184: Liam Scrivanich (Rider) over Nick Foster (Bloomsburg) (Dec 1-0)
197: Brock Zurawski (Rider) over Mason Rebuck (Bloomsburg) (Dec 7-5)
285: Collin French (Rider) over Tyler McCatharn (Bloomsburg) (Fall 3:27)

*All individual rankings are according to NCAA Coaches Poll (1.23.25)*

Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Feb. 14 when they take on Edinboro for a MAC matchup.
Match is set for 7 p.m.