Hempstead, NY – Three Hofstra wrestlers recorded 2-0 records on the day as the Pride split two matches in a tripleheader at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Sunday afternoon. Hofstra (1-2) defeated VMI (2-6), 28-15 in the day's finale after Northern Colorado (2-2) won the first two matches on the day, defeating VMI, 35-9 in the opener and Hofstra, 21-13 in the middle match.

Hofstra freshman Dylan Ryder was 2-0 at 125, posting a 13-3 major decision over Northern Colorado's 12^th-ranked Rico Montoya and a 15-0 tech fall over VMI's Cliff Conway to improve to 10-8 on the season. Pride red-shirt sophomore Garrett Lambert (4-7) also was 2-0 with a 9-5 decision over Northern Colorado's Owen Lamb at 141 and an 11-0 major decision over VMI's Zach Schmitt at 149. Classmate Chris Mauriello (3-4) was the third Pride grappler who recorded a 2-0 mark on the day with an 8-7 decision over Northern Colorado's Jordan Robison at 157 and a 17-2 tech fall over VMI's Jerrod Hunziker in the nightcap.

In Hofstra's first match against Northern Colorado, the Pride led 13-12 after junior Sage Heller's 5-0 win over Trenton Schultz at 174 pounds. It was Hofstra's fourth win of the match. But, unfortunately for the Pride, it was their last win of the contest as the Bears of UNC posted three decisions to close out the contest and post the 21-13 victory.

In the Pride's second match against VMI, Hofstra trailed 9-5 after three matches. But Lambert started three consecutive bonus point victories that turned the deficit into a 19-9 lead after consecutive tech falls by Mauriello at 157 and red-shirt sophomore Ricky Stamm at 165. After the Keydets recorded a pin at 174 to close the gap to 19-15, the Pride closed out the match with three consecutive wins by decision to record the 28-15 win.

Hofstra will break for the end of semester examinations and Christmas holidays before returning to action on Friday, January 4 at Bloomsburg University at 6 p.m.

Notes
- The Pride celebrated Hofstra Wrestling Alumni Day and honored those in attendance between their matches.
- Hofstra unveiled a new banner honoring the Pride's only wrestling national champion, Nick Gallo. Gallo on the 126-pound title in 1977.
- Hofstra also unveiled new banners commemorating its 52 NCAA Championship Tournament appearances, its 20 conference championships and its 30 NCAA All-Americans prior to the Northern Colorado match.
 
Match 3 - Hofstra 28, VMI 15
125: Dylan Ryder (HOFS) over Cliff Conway (VMI) (TF 15-0 6:13)
133: Hunter Starner (VMI) over Trent Olson (HOFS) (Dec 15-8)
141: Dom Gallo (VMI) over (HOFS) (For.)
149: Garrett Lambert (HOFS) over Zach Schmitt (VMI) (MD 11-0)
157: Chris Mauriello (HOFS) over Jerrod Hunziker (VMI) (TF 17-2 7:00)
165: Ricky Stamm (HOFS) over Jakob Kennedy (VMI) (TF 18-3 7:00)
174: Neal Richards (VMI) over Sage Heller (HOFS) (Fall 0:25)
184: Trey Rogers (HOFS) over Max Gallahan (VMI) (Dec 5-4)
197: Nezar Haddad (HOFS) over Chris Beck (VMI) (Dec 5-4)
285: Omar Haddad (HOFS) over Trey Momon (VMI) (Dec 2-1)

Match 2 - Northern Colorado 21, Hofstra 13
125: Dylan Ryder (HOFS) over #12 Rico Montoya (NOCO) (MD 13-3)
133: Sean Cannon (NOCO) over Trent Olson (HOFS) (Dec 3-1)
141: Garrett Lambert (HOFS) over Owen Lamb (NOCO) (Dec 9-5)
149: Mason Hulse (NOCO) over (HOFS) (For.)
157: Chris Mauriello (HOFS) over Jordan Robison (NOCO) (Dec 8-7)
165: Macoy Flanagan (NOCO) over Ricky Stamm (HOFS) (SV-1 3-1)
174: Sage Heller (HOFS) over Trenton Schultz (NOCO) (Dec 5-0)
184: Dalton Robertson (NOCO) over Trey Rogers (HOFS) (Dec 8-1)
197: Jacob Seely (NOCO) over Nezar Haddad (HOFS) (Dec 6-2)
285: Robert Winters (NOCO) over Omar Haddad (HOFS) (SV-1 3-1)

Match 1 – Northern Colorado 35, VMI 9
125: Rico Montoya (NOCO) over Cliff Conway (VMI) (TF 16-0 5:14)
133: Sean Cannon (NOCO) over Hunter Starner (VMI) (Dec 5-4)
141: Dom Gallo (VMI) over Owen Lamb (NOCO) (Dec 4-0)
149: Mason Hulse (NOCO) over Zach Schmitt (VMI) (MD 18-7)
157: Jordan Robison (NOCO) over Jerrod Hunziker (VMI) (Fall 4:23)
165: Macoy Flanagan (NOCO) over Jakob Kennedy (VMI) (Dec 12-5)
174: Neal Richards (VMI) over Trenton Schultz (NOCO) (Fall 4:28)
184: Dalton Robertson (NOCO) over Ben Wagner (VMI) (Fall 3:48)
197: Jacob Seely (NOCO) over Chris Beck (VMI) (MD 11-2)
285: Robert Winters (NOCO) over Trey Momon (VMI) (MD 11-3)