NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 27, 2016) – The No. 11 Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team topped Oswego State 31-12 and No. 17 Wilkes 25-12 Sunday in a 2-0 day at the annual Grapple at the Garden. 

With the wins, Stevens remains unbeaten in duals so far this season at 8-0. 

STEVENS 31, OSWEGO 12
Senior Rob Murray opened the morning with a 7-0 win at 125, followed by freshman Troy Stanich's pin at 133 to give the Ducks an early 9-0 lead. Freshman Dylan Van Sickell made it 15-0 with his pin at 141, before junior Zach Wilhelm recorded the decision victory at 149.

Senior Leo Wortman won by 8-5 decision at 157, while sophomore Thomas Poklikuha won 7-1 at 165. Oswego responded with wins at 174 and 184, but junior A.J. Kowal won by fall in 2:34 at 197 to solidify the Stevens win.

STEVENS 25, WILKES 12
Wilkes opened the match with a win at 125 for No. 5 ranked Rea, but Stanich responded with a pin at 133 to put Stevens up 6-3. Wilkes took the next two including 149 in sudden victory, before Poklikuha tied things up with an 11-4 win at 157.

Wortman won 5-2 at 165 to put Stevens back in front, followed by a 14-6 win for junior Josh Smith at 174. Senior Danny Moore earned the 7-3 decision win at 184 to open the lead to 19-9, before Kowal's fall at 197 sealed the deal.

UP NEXT
Stevens will return to the mats Saturday when it competes in the York: New Standard Invitational in York, Pa.

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