Damian Swietlik, Rudy Rueda and No. 9 Josh Glenn had bonus point victories to help AU to the win. At 149, Swietlik dominated Chris Cartella with over 10 takedowns on his way to the 24-8 technical fall in the third period. Rueda earned his 16th win of the season and seventh by major decision at 174 as he controlled the action from start to finish in a 12-2 victory. At 197, Glenn was equally impressive, scoring a takedown to start the match and pushing his lead to 16-2 thanks to three nearfalls in the first period. A point away from a technical fall, the AU junior scored a takedown and was able to earn the pin - his seventh of the season.
American also got decision wins from Jordan Lipp, Mike Cannon and Adam LoPiccolo. Lipp was able to score two takedowns in the second period and escape in the third for an 8-5 decision at 133. Cannon scored take downs at the beginning of the first and second period and rode out his opponent for a 4-0 lead into the third with a 3:35 riding time advantage. He escaped quickly to start the third and scored a takedown for the 7-0 lead, which he held for the 8-3 win. At heavyweight, LoPiccolo earned his eighth straight win, forcing the action and scoring three takedowns for the 8-2 win.
The Eagles move to 7-6 on the year after a tough week in which they wrestled seven times, twice against top-25 opponents.
AU will get some much needed rest over the next week as their next match will be on the road against Sacred Heart Friday Jan. 26.
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