Winston Remains Ranked In Multiple Polls
Jan 07 | Wrestling
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Rutgers freshman wrestler Scott Winston (Jackson, N.J.) is ranked in multiple national polls at 157-pounds, including No. 15 by W.I.N. Magazine. He is also ranked No. 16 by InterMat/National Wrestling Coaches Association(NWCA)/National Wrestling Media Association (NWMA) and No. 18 by Amateur Wrestling News (AWN).
The freshman is coming off a fourth-place finish in the Midlands Tournament on Dec. 30. He leads the team and ranks tied for third nationally with 25 wins, and is tied for third nationally with eight major decisions.
Winston and the rest of the Scarlet Knights (11-4, 2-1 EIWA) return to the mat on Friday, Jan. 9, when they travel to Providence, R.I. to take on conference foe Brown (2-4, 0-1 EIWA).
PACK THE RAC:
On Jan. 24, Rutgers will face Rider at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. Tickets for that match are on sale now. Fans can log on to www.ScarletKnights.com or call the Rutgers Ticket Office at 866-445-GORU. Reserved seating is 12 dollars, general admission is seven dollars and children under 12 and seniors are five dollars. Rutgers students enter free with their RU ID. Four of the top high school teams in the state (Queen of Peace, Howell, High Point and Long Branch) will wrestle at 3:00 p.m., followed by RU vs. Rider at 6:00 p.m.
