Ruggirello, a native of Walden, New York, was perfect in three dual matches at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The eighth-ranked wrestler in the country at 133 pounds in the most recent Intermat/NWMA poll, Ruggirello recorded a win by fall in 1:32 over fourth-ranked Nick Fanthorpe from Iowa State that led the Pride to a 19-18 victory over the Cyclones in the first round of the National Duals. He also defeated unranked Chris Diehl from Michigan, 8-0, and downed #14 Reece Humphrey from Ohio State, 7-4.
The Valley Central High School graduate has now won six consecutive matches to boost his record to 22-4 on the season including an 11-0 mark in dual matches. Ruggirello shares the CAA Wrestler of the Week honor with Ryan Hluschak from Drexel, who also posted a 3-0 record last weekend at the Virginia Duals.
Dan Rivera, a freshman 157-pounder from Old Dominion, was named the CAA Rookie of the Week. He went 5-1 last week, with his only loss coming against Mike Poeta from Illinois, the top-ranked wrestler in the country, 14-6. Rivera led ODU to a third place finish at the Virginia Duals.
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