The Vikings moved to second place in the EWL to match Rider's 3-2 league record. CSU is now 5-2 overall on the year.
Gabe Stark started the Vikings off in great shape with a 7-1 decision that included a big 5 point throw and 3-0 lead over Rider in the 174 weight class. At 184, Xavier Dye gave the Vikings a 7-0 lead over Rider with a dominating 10-2 major decision. The Vikings continued their success with another win at 197 where Nick Corba won in another major decision, 12-2. That put the Vikings up 11-0 over Rider. #15 Riley Shaw won a tough match by gaining a point in the final seconds to seal a 2-1 win and add to the Vikings score, 14-0. The Vikings didn't slow down there. #15 Ben Willeford dominated with a 14-2 major decision. At 133, Alfredo Gray continued the Vikings shutout with a 6-3 decision over Rob Deutsch, who is ranked 21st in the country, and put CSU up 21-0. Rider fought back but wasn't enough as the Vikings defeated the Broncs, 21-16.
The Vikings will be back in action as they host Bloomsburg in their final home meet of the season next Saturday (Feb. 14). Wrestling will begin at 1 p.m.
Results:
174 Gabe Stark-C dec. Steve Nelson-R 7-1 3-0
184 Xavier Dye-C major dec. Ali Yildiz-R 10-2 7-0
197 Nick Corba-C major dec. Don McNeil-R 12-2 11-0
Hwt #15 Riley Shaw-C dec. Greg Velasco-R 4-1 14-0
125 #15 Ben Willeford-C major dec. J.R. Wert-R 14-2 18-0
133 Alfredo Gray-C dec. Rob Deutsch-R 6-3 21-0
141 Chuck Zeisloft-R dec. Mike Carlone-C 10-6 21-3
149 #19 B.J. Clagon-R major dec. Nick Montgomery-C 16-8 21-7
157 #19 Chad Walsh-R dec. Latrell Davis-C 3-0 21-10
165 Conor Brennan-R wbf Matt Donohoe-C 6:06 21-16
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