Matt Fusco (Bellville, N.J.) got the Scarlet Knights out to a strong start downing Derek Reber 5-2 using a pair of takedowns and the bonus riding time point.
Mike DeMarco (Lyndhurst, N.J.) kept the momentum going earning an 11-0 major decision over Bob Hauser.
Trevor Melde (Hewitt, N.J.) dominated in a 6-1 decision over Eric Harris to push RU’s advantage to 10-0.
In the biggest match of the night No. 5 Mario Mason (Moorestown, N.J.) went up against No. 4 Kevin LeValley at 149 pounds. After a scoreless first, Mason began down to begin the second and earned an escape less than 30 seconds in. The two went back and forth for the remainder of the frame but neither wrestler was able to connect on any of their moves and Mason held a 1-0 lead going into the third. LeValley started down and quickly earned an escape to even the score at one. The two felt each other out for the remained of the frame and the match went into overtime.
In the extra frame, Mason came out aggressive and eventually got LeValley by the left leg and took him down less than 30 seconds into the bonus frame sending the crowd at the RAC into the frenzy and giving Rutgers a 13-0 lead.
Daryl Cocozzo (River Edge, N.J.) earned a 4-2 decision over Brantley Hooks to push RU’s lead to 16-0.
At 165 pounds, Scott Winston (Jackson, N.J.) and Corey Lear gave the crowd another exciting bout. Heading into the final frame the two grapplers were even at two with Winston having 58 seconds of riding time. Lear was able to ride Winston out until the two went into a stalemate with 10 seconds. After the stalemate, Lear needed seven seconds to earn the bonus point and take a 3-2 lead. Lear was able to get the riding time and the bonus point but Winston didn’t give up and was able to score a reversal and earn two points in the matches waning moments to win the match 4-3 and again send the crowd into a frenzy.
Alex Caruso (Green Brook, N.J.) used a bonus point from a minute and a half of riding time to defeat David Thompson 3-2 at 174-pounds and push the Scarlet Knight lead to 22-0.
Dan Rinaldi (Lodi, N.J.) was able to keep the RU momentum going earning a pin fall over Rob Waltko 5:16 into the match to give Rutgers a 28-0 lead.
After Bucknell took the bout at 197-pounds, DJ Russo (Netcong, N.J.) earned a tech. fall over Conor Sweeney to close out the match for Rutgers, 33-3.
The Scarlet Knights return to action tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. when they host Army, Cleveland State and the United States Merchant Marines in a quad meet at College Ave. Gym.
Results:
125: Matt Fusco (RU) dec. Derek Reber (BU), 5-2; Rutgers leads, 3-0
133: Mike DeMarco (RU) maj. dec. Bob Hauser (BU), 11-0; Rutgers leads, 7-0
141: Trevor Melde (RU) dec. Zac Hancock (BU), 6-1; Rutgers leads, 10-0
149: No. 5 Mario Mason (RU) dec. No. 4 Kevin LeValley (BU), 3-1 (OT); Rutgers leads, 13-0
157: No. 18 Daryl Cocozzo (RU) dec. Brantley Hooks (BU), 4-2; Rutgers leads, 16-0
165: No. 8 Scott Winston (RU) dec. Corey Lear (BU), 4-3, Rutgers leads, 19-0
174: No. 18 Alex Caruso (RU) dec. David Thompson (BU), 3-2; Rutgers leads, 22-0
184: Dan Rinaldi (RU) pins Rob Waltko (BU), 5:16; Rutgers leads, 28-0
197: Jay Hahn (BU) dec. Mike Wagner (RU), 10-4; Rutgers leads, 28-3
285: DJ Russo (RU) tech fall Conor Sweeney (BU), 15-0/7:00; Rutgers leads, 33-3
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