TRENTON, NJ – Rider's wrestling team dominated the 2025 MAC Wrestling Championships on Saturday, with four Broncs claiming titles in their respective weight classes.
Sammy Alvarez (149 lbs),
Enrique Munguia (165 lbs),
Isaac Dean (184 lbs), and
Brock Zurawski (197 lbs) all reach the top of the podium.
Sammy Alvarez faced Mason Shrader from Central Michigan in the 149 lb final, where he displayed complete control throughout the match. Alvarez secured four takedowns, finishing with a 13-4 major decision to claim his first MAC Championship.
In the 165 lb final,
Enrique Munguia squared off against Central Michigan's Chandler Amaker. After a scoreless first period, Munguia took the lead with a reversal and extended it with a takedown in the final period, clinching his first NCAA Championship berth.
Isaac Dean met Jared McGill in the 184 lbs final, where a controversial non-call on a takedown in the final seconds sent the match into overtime. Dean dug deep and earned a takedown in the extra period to win his first MAC title.
Brock Zurawski continued his strong tournament performance in the 197 lbs final against top-seeded Tucker Hogan from Lock Haven. Zurawski's reversal in the final moments made the difference, securing his MAC Championship and a spot in the NCAA Championships.
Quotes and Notes
"Our team wrestled well this weekend and I appreciate their efforts.Having 4 champs speaks volumes to what our program is capable of. I couldn't be more proud of Sammy, Enrique, Isaac and Brock and the work they have put in this season."
– Rider Head Coach John Hangey
- Rider finished in fifth place with 92.5 points.
- Lock Haven won the tournament team title with 121.5 points with Central Michigan (113.0), and Edinboro (97.5) rounding out the top three.
- Alvarez, Munguia, Dean, and Zurawski each earned All-MAC First Team honors.
Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Mar. 20 for the 2025 NCAA Championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.
