The victory improved RU's overall record to 8-1 in the 2011-12 season and 4-0 in EIWA action. Army dropped to 3-5 overall and 1-1 in conference matches.
Dellefave started out the Scarlet Knights with bonus points, winning 12-4 over Army's Scott Filbert for a major decision at 125 pounds. Michael DeMarco (Lyndhurst, N.J.) followed with an overtime victory against Black Knight 133-pounder Jordan Thome, 9-7 (SV). Ashnault capped a tight match with Army 141-pounder Connor Hanafee with a pin at the 6:04 mark.
After the Black Knights ran off three consecutive victories to close RU's lead to 13-10, the Scarlet Knights' upper weights sealed off the win. Striking first was RU's Zannetti at 174 pounds, winning by major decision over Army's Ryan Tompkins, 11-2. Zannetti improved to 15-2 overall and 9-0 in dual action with the victory.
Seidenberg continued the bonus points, recording a 10-2 major decision win against Michael Gorman of Army. Dan Rinaldi (Lodi, N.J.) and Daniel Hopkins (Jackson, N.J) closed the dual with decision victories at 197 pounds and heavyweight, respectively. Rinaldi improved to 14-3 overall and 9-0 in dual action with the win.
Rutgers continues on the road at Hampton, Va., taking part in the Virginia Duals from Friday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Jan. 14. RU's potential competition includes: Arizona State, Bucknell, Campbell, Drexel, Edinboro, Kent State, North Dakota State, Old Dominion, Rider, The Citadel, Buffalo, Missouri and North Carolina.
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Results:
125 pounds: Vincent Dellefave (Rutgers) maj. dec. Scott Filbert (Army), 12-4
133 pounds: Michael DeMarco (Rutgers) dec. Jordan Thome (Army), 9-7 (SV)
141 pounds: Billy Ashnault (Rutgers) pinned Connor Hanafee (Army), 6:04
149 pounds: Ryan Bilye (Army) dec. Luke Rigoglioso (Rutgers), 6-2
157 pounds: Jimmy Rafferty (Army) dec. Dave Seidenberg (Rutgers), 7-1
165 pounds: Cole Gracey (Army) maj. dec. Doug Hamann (Rutgers), 12-3
174 pounds: No. 16 Greg Zannetti (Rutgers) maj. dec. Ryan Tompkins (Army), 11-2
184 pounds: Dan Seidenberg (Rutgers) maj. dec. Michael Gorman (Army), 10-2
197 pounds: Daniel Rinaldi (Rutgers) dec. Derek Stanley (Army), 9-3
HWT: Daniel Hopkins (Rutgers) dec. Stephen Snyder (Army), 4-2
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