SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 1, 2026) – Western New England men's wrestling Head Coach
Mike Sugermeyer earned career wins number 98, 99, and 100 in today's home quad match with Maine Maritime Academy, Plymouth State University, and Roger Williams University, as the Golden Bears came away with victories in all three matches to start the season undefeated.
How it Happened (vs. Plymouth State):
Western New England was dominant in its opening match of the season, fighting through Plymouth State, coming up with wins in all ten matches to shut out the Panthers, 54-0.
Beniamino Dicocco was the lone Golden Bear to earn a forfeit win.
Antonio Intintoli,
Teghan McConnell, and
Nemo Pettway earned technical falls for the Blue and Gold, while
Trevor Young,
James Linder,
Matthew Rodriguez,
Nicholas Baccala, and
Michael Bluhm picked up fall victories in the sweep.
Results:
125 lbs. –
Beniamino Dicocco (WNE) def. Plymouth State – Forfeit
133 lbs. –
Antonio Intintoli (WNE) def. Hayden Durocher (PSU) – TF, 17-1 (3:00)
141 lbs. –
Trevor Young (WNE) def. John Allmers (PSU) – Fall, 6:37
149 lbs. –
James Linder (WNE) def. Bryce Mixon (PSU) – Fall, 2:50
157 lbs. –
Matthew Rodriguez (WNE) def. Lucien Parenteau (PSU) – Fall, 1:35
165 lbs. –
Teghan McConnell (WNE) def. Ryan Flemming (PSU) – TF, 17-2 (4:20)
174 lbs. –
Nicholas Baccala (WNE) def. Noah Kittredge (PSU) – Fall, 2:54
184 lbs. –
Maxwell Bluhm (WNE) def. Josiah Funches (PSU) – Decision, 12-7
197 lbs. –
Michael Bluhm (WNE) def. Jack Clancy (PSU) – Fall, 2:58
285 lbs. –
Nemo Pettway (WNE) def. Wesley Chesser (PSU) – TF, 21-3 (4:03)
How it Happened (vs. Maine Maritime Academy)
WNE had more success in a 50-3 victory over MMA, dropping just one of the ten matches in the win. The Golden Bears were rewarded with three forfeits, as
Beniamino Dicocco,
Antonio Intintoli, and
Luke Donis took wins in their respective weight classes.
Cooper Theriault-Dinielli and
Dylan O'Brian earned their first career collegiate victories for WNE at 174 lbs. and 184 lbs., respectively.
Results:
125 lbs. –
Beniamino Dicocco (WNE) def. Maine Maritime – Forfeit
133 lbs. –
Antonio Intintoli (WNE) def. Maine Maritime – Forfeit
141 lbs. – Trevor Llewelyn (MMA) def.
Xavier West (WNE) – Dec, 12-7
149 lbs. –
James Linder (WNE) def. David To (MMA) – Fall, 1:12
157 lbs. –
Matthew Rodriguez (WNE) def. Gavin Baca (MMA) – Fall, 2:16
165 lbs. –
Teghan McConnell (WNE) def. Svante Anastasia (MMA) – Fall, 0:34
174 lbs. –
Cooper Theriault-Dinielli (WNE) def. Jaden Mizera (MMA) – Fall, 2:24
184 lbs. –
Dylan O'Brian (WNE) def. Casey Adams (MMA) – TF, 18-1 (2:03)
197 lbs. –
Luke Donis (WNE) def. Maine Maritime – Forfeit
285 lbs. –
Colton Wells (WNE) def. Takuma Steinberger – Dec, 11-4
How it Happened (vs. Roger Williams University):
The Golden Bears picked up a 30-17 victory over the Hawks, earning Head Coach
Mike Sugermeyer his 100
th career dual-match victory. Sugermeyer's Golden Bears fell behind after the first two matches saw RWU take a 9-0 lead, winning the 174, and 184 lb. weight classes. The Golden Bears stormed back for wins in the heavyweight, 125, 133, 149, and 165 lb. weight classes to pick up the win in the match.
Dom Maturo and
Billy Coughlin both wrestled extra countable matches against the Hawks.
Results:
125 lbs. –
Beniamino Dicocco (WNE) def. Cale Wood (RWU) – Fall, 4:38
133 lbs. –
Antonio Intintoli (WNE) def. Kenna Gioffre (RWU) – MD, 14-0
141 lbs. – Caden Bruseo (RWU) def.
Trevor Young (WNE) – Fall, 1:40
149 lbs. –
James Linder (WNE) def. Gino Manta (RWU) – Fall, 1:19
157 lbs. – Jack Forte (RWU) def.
Matthew Rodriguez (WNE) – SV, 10-7
165 lbs. –
Teghan McConnell (WNE) def. Matt Gish (RWU) – TF, 17-1 (5:31)
174 lbs. – Aidan Zarrella (RWU) def.
Nicholas Baccala (WNE) – Fall, 6:43
184 lbs. – Logan Holmes (RWU) def.
Colin Carlin (WNE) – Dec, 8-5
197 lbs. –
Michael Bluhm (WNE) def. Eric Power (RWU) – MD, 16-7
285 lbs. –
Matthew Donis (WNE) def. Lucas Cyphert (RWU) – TF, 15-0 (5:05)
Extra Match – Jason Nichols (RWU) def.
Dom Maturo (WNE) – Fall, 6:19
Extra Match – Cole Chase (RWU) def.
Billy Coughlin (WNE) – Dec, 5-4
Up Next on the Schedule:
- The Golden Bears will be back on the mat this coming Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM at the Alvernia Invitational. WNE is back at home on Friday, November 13, hosting Springfield College.
