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    Rutgers set to host Rider in 'Backyard Brawl'

    PISCATAWAY, N.J. -– The Rutgers University wrestling team will host Rider University in an in-state battle on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the College Ave Gym at 7:00 p.m.

    The Scarlet Knights (8-3, 4-2 EWL) are coming off a 3-0 performance at its quad meet last weekend, including wins over Boston University, Delaware State and NYU.

    Sophomore Matt Pletcher (Eastampton, N.J.) and freshman Chris Norrell (Phillipsburg, N.J.) went undefeated to lead the team. Pletcher recorded three-consecutive decisions at 165 pounds to go 3-0 on the day and Norrell posted two pins and had one decision win, also finishing the day with an unblemished 3-0 record. Ryan Jablonski (Norristown, Pa.), Jack Barrett (Metuchen, N.J.), and Mike D'Amico (Kenilworth, N.J.) all went 3-0, winning two matches and being awarded a forfeit during the day. Lamar Brown (Red Bank, N.J.) went 2-0 on the day, as did freshman Keith Dobish (Lodi, N.J.), who returned to the mat for the first time since Jan. 9, due to an injury.

    Rutgers will look to snap a three-match losing streak against the Broncs, who lead the all-time series 10-2. Last season, Rider defeated the Scarlet Knights, 26-15, on Jan. 25. Steve Adamcsik (Chester, N.J.), Jamie Lijo (Hopatcong, N.J.) and Mike D'Amico (Kenilworth, N.J.) all chipped in wins for RU, as Adamcsik and Lijo won by major decision.

    Following the match-up with the Broncs, the Scarlet Knights will travel to Washington, D.C., for an EIWA match-up with American University on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 12:00 p.m.

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