New York University senior David Rice improved to 28-1 this season with a pair of wins over his opponents from Johns Hopkins and Scranton.
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Senior David Rice followed up his New York University athlete of the week award with two victories as the wrestling team defeated Johns Hopkins, 24-15, and the host, University of Scranton, 41-6.

Rice, who is currently ranked fourth at 165 pounds in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Brute-Adidas Poll, improved to 28-1 this season.

In his first match, the Edgemont graduate posted a 17-0 technical fall over Jody Gowen of Johns Hopkins, then added his second tech of the day with an 18-3 verdict over Scranton’s John Riccardi.