PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Seniors Nick Savariego (Hillsdale, N.J.) and Michael Moussa (Tucson, Ariz.) celebrated Senior Day in style as the duo accounted for all the Plymouth State University scoring in a wrestling dual match against Emmanuel College at Foley Gymnasium Wednesday evening.
 
Savariego opened the night with a forfeit win at 125 pounds, while Moussa outlasted his opponent at 285 pounds, earning a 10-3 decision.
 
The heavyweight bout remained scoreless through the first period. Moussa jumped ahead with an escape early in the second before adding a takedown to push the margin to 4-1 entering the third period. Leading 7-3, he sealed the win with a takedown in the final 15 seconds.
 
Sophomore John Allmers (Rivervale, N.J.) wrestled hard but fell by a 12-5 decision at 141 pounds.
 
Moussa, Savariego, and graduate student Chase Anestis (Belmont, N.H.) were honored prior to the match as part of the Senior Day festivities.
 
Plymouth State will travel to No. 14 Johnson & Wales for a dual match on Saturday (Feb. 14).
 
  
The Basics:

• Plymouth State 9, Emmanuel 42
  • Plymouth State (0-12)
  • Emmanuel (4-7)

 
Up Next:

• Plymouth State visits No. 14 Johnson & Wales on Saturday (Feb. 14) at noon.