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2002-03 Montclair State University
Wrestling News and Notes

MSU THIRD AT VIRGINIA DUALS

Hampton, VA (01/11/03) - The Montclair State University wrestling team, ranked No. 15 in NCAA Division III as of Jan. 7, defeated Cumberland (KY) College, 22-19, tonight to finish in third place in the American College division of the 2003 Virginia Duals. MSU, which bested Cumberland by a 28-15 count yesterday to open the tournament, improved to 6-1 in dual matches this season.

The Red Hawks posted five individual victories in their rematch with Cumberland, with MSU forfeiting one bout. Junior GARY MIKOLAY won by decision at 133 pounds, and senior RAMI RATEL improved to 20-0 with 12 falls this season by recording a pin in just 39 seconds in his 149-pound match. Also chalking up wins for Montclair were JESS MONZO (157), BILL DENIZ (165), and EDUARD ALIAKSEYENKA (174). Ratel, Deniz, and Aliakseyenka were all undefeated on the weekend at the Duals.

MSU's next dual action comes on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when it travels to Wilkes (PA) University to face the host Colonels along with Kutztown (PA) University in a tri-match beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Box Score vs. Cumberland (KY)

2003 Virginia Duals On-Line Results


Eduard Aliakseyenka
4-0 Record at VA Duals


Rami Ratel
20 Wins & 12 Falls This Season



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