Springfield, Mass. - February 4, 2022 - The Springfield College wrestling team won its first five bouts en route to a 35-15 victory over Norwich on Friday evening in the Springfield College Field House. 

Kicking off the dual in the 133 bout was Brayan Mendez-Membreno (Port Chester, N.Y.), who delivered a pinfall at 2:10 and gave Springfield early energy. Chris Trelli (Bristol, Conn.) continued the Pride's momentum with a 10-3 decision at 141, before Jacob Deguire (Schenectady, N.Y.) and Jake Harry (Lancaster, N.Y.) each came up with victories by pinfall in 157 and 165 each of which took place at 0:59 and 1:00. 

The visitors gained an edge in the 174 bout to get on the board, however, Brayden Grim (Leyard, Conn.) added to the Pride's lead with a 10-1 major decision victory at 184. Sam Ware (Oakham, Mass.) added a major decision at 197 with a score of 12-5. In the 285bout, Tyson Jones (Albany, N.Y.) was edged 2-1 despite a tremendous effort. Springfield's early dominance allowed the Pride to cruise to the 35-15 victory. 

Springfield will face WPI in dual action on Saturday, February 12 at 3:00. 

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Springfield 35, Norwich 15

133: Brayan Mendez-Membreno (SPR) defeats Aidan Schaefer (NOR) by pinfall, 2:10

141: Chris Trelli (SPR) defeats Jojo Lotruglio (NOR) by decision, 10-3

149: Chase Parrott (SPR) wins by forfeit

157: Jacob Deguire (SPR) defeats Josh Ducharme (NOR) by pinfall, 1:00

165: Jake Harry (SPR) defeats Nick Stehl (NOR) by pinfall, 0:59

174: Dan Curran (NOR) defeats Max Grzymala (SPR) by pinfall, 1:24

184: Brayden Grim (SPR) defeats Zach Vasquez (NOR) by major decision, 10-1 

197: Sam Ware (SPR) defeats Niko Chitty (NOR), by major decision 12-5 

285: Mason Sprintel (NOR) defeats Tyson Jones (SPR) by decision, 2-1

125:  Dylan King (NOR) wins by forfeit