SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 27, 2024) – The Western New England men's wrestling team battled with the Bears of Bridgewater State, the Panthers of Plymouth State, and the Hawks of Roger Williams University, taking two of three matches on the afternoon.

How it Happened (vs. Plymouth State):
The Golden Bears won nine of ten matches over the Panthers on their way to a 51-4 victory. Clayton O'Connor, Nick Faraci, Austin Monteiro, Peter Charnley, Cam Hines, David Lisk, Tyreece Cherival, Griffin Ostrom, and Spencer Dickinson all recorded victories for Western New England in their respective weight classes to lead the Golden Bears to a big victory.

Results:
125 – Clayton O'Connor over Cameron McMahon (Fall, 5:18)
133 – Nick Faraci over Nick Savariego (Fall, 6:02) 
141 – Austin Monteiro over Plymouth State Forfeit 
149 – Peter Charnley over Nick Antonucci (TF 16-0, 5:20)
157 – Cameron Hines over Ricardo Perez (Fall, 1:20)
165 – Tyler Miller over Tristan Julian (MD, 11-3)
174 – David Lisk over Evan Kramich (Fall, 1:21)
184 – Tyreece Cherival over Carlos Varrios (TF 17-0, 2:34)
197 – Griffin Ostrom over Plymouth State Forfeit 
285 – Spencer Dickinson over Jonathan Ruiz (TF 19-3, 1:04)

How it Happened (vs. Bridgewater State):
Western New England would pour on the wins over the Bears of Bridgewater, again taking nine of ten matches. Two decision wins would fall in the Golden Bears favor, while Western New England would grab five wins via pinfall to take the match by a final score of 48-3.
 
Results:
125 – Clayton O'Connor over Adam Distasio (Dec., 6-1)
133 – Malcolm Chrispin over Nick Faraci (Dec., 8-1)
141 – Austin Monteiro over Jonathan Clarke (Fall, 5:28)
149 – Peter Charnley over Tyler Candelari (Fall, 0:49)
157 – Landon Davis over Bridgewater State (Forfeit)
165 – Sean Monteiro over Bridgewater State (Forfeit)
174 – CJ Glaropoulos over Vincent Player (Dec., 6-3)
184 – Tyreece Cherival over James Grover (Fall, 1:14)
197 – Griffin Ostrom over Hayden Garland (Fall, 4:00)
285 – Spencer Dickinson over Michael Mastroianni (Fall, 0:34)

How it Happened (vs. Roger Williams University)
Less than one week removed from facing the same Hawks at the NEWA Duals, the Golden Bears would improve from their 34-12 defeat, dropping a close 23-21 contest to the Hawks this time around. The Golden Bears would claim wins in the 141 lb. weight class, 149 lb. weight class, 157 lb. weight class, 165 lb. weight class, and 285 lb. weight class, though the Hawks would come away with that final win of the afternoon to take the victory in the dual match over the Golden Bears. 

Results:
125 – Ari Dinerman over Clayton O'Connor (MD)
133 – Christopher Tringail over Nick Faraci (TF 23-5)
141 – Austin Monteiro over Matthew Castillo (Dec., 4-2)
149 – Peter Charnley over Gavin McKenna (Fall, 1:11)
157 – Cameron Hines over Jack Forte (Fall, 0:34)
165 – Sean Monteiro over Anthony Ostrander (Dec., 16-10)
174 – Jayden Curley over CJ Glaropoulos (Fall, 2:02)
184 – Michael Forte over Charles Maloy (TF, 15-0)
197 – Cole Shaughnessy over Charles Maloy (Dec., 5-1)
285 – Spencer Dickinson over Hunter Rasmussen (Dec., 12-7)

Up Next on the Schedule:

• The Golden Bears will head to the Trinity (Conn.) University quads with Trinity, Southern Maine, and Plymouth State on Saturday, February 3 at 12:00 PM.