BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - The LIU wrestling team hosted local rival Hofstra in the Pratt Center Sunday afternoon. The Pride took the win over the Sharks, 38-4. LIU's lone win came at 133, where freshman Devin Matthews had a major decision win over Matt Templeton, 11-3. Junior Tyler Pelech also had a win in the extra matches, beating Ericson Velasquez, 10-5. Complete results are below. LIU's next scheduled match is hosting Drexel, Saturday, February 6.

Wt.  Decision                                                                                                             Team Score
174: Ross McFarland (HOF) def. James Langan (LIU), maj. decision 12-2              0-4
184: Charles Small (HOF) def. Dan Shafran (LIU), decision 11-3                             0-8
197: Trey Rodgers (HOF) def. T.J. Franden (LIU), technical fall, 24-9                       0-13
285: Zach Knighton Ward (HOF) def. Tim Nagosky (LIU), maj. decision 12-4         0-17
125: Dylan Ryder (HOF) def. Bryce Cockrell (LIU), fall (3:43)                                  0-23
133:. Devin Matthews (LIU) def. Matt Templeton (HOF ), decision 11-4                   3-23
141: Vinne Vespa (HOF) def. Drew Witham  (LIU), decision 8-3                              3-26
149: Greg Gaxiola (HOF) def. Anthony Dushaj (LIU) maj. decision, 16-4                3-30
157: Holden Heller (HOF) def. Rhise Royster (LIU), tech fall, 17-2                          3-35   
165: Ricky Stamm (HOF) def. Kenny Cooper (LIU), decision, 9-2                            3-38
 
FINAL:  Hofstra 38, LIU 3
 
Extra Matches
174 Reese Heller (HOF) def. Tom DiGennaro (LIU), fall (1:06)
184 Corey Langer (HOF) def..Joe LoPresti (LIU), tech fall, 17-2
184 Tyler Pelech (LIU) def. Ericson Velasquez (HOF), decision, 10-5