LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – The Campbell Camels saw their winning streak come to an end with a 22-17 defeat at the hands of Rider, Sunday afternoon at Alumni Gym.

The Camels now sit at 8-8 overall, while the Broncs improved to 5-7 with their second consecutive victory.

Levi Hopkins began the day at 197 pounds, scoring a 12-2 major decision against Brock Zurawski. Landon Sargent continued his streak of strong performances with another win, this one a 5-4 decision over Collin French.

The match moved to the lower weights, where Cooper Shore scored back points in the first 30 seconds against Noah Michaels, leading to an 11-2 major decision and extending CU's lead to 11-0.

The Broncs scored their first points at 133 pounds, but Campbell bounced back with two straight decisions at 141 and 149.

#21 Shannon Hanna won an 8-3 decision over Branden Palcko, and Wynton Denkins won another close match against Matt Hoelke. The wrestlers entered the overtime period tied at one, when Denkins scored a takedown with about 20 seconds remaining in the sudden victory period for the 4-1 win and pushed Campbell's lead to 17-3.

The match turned at 157 pounds, as the Broncs won the remaining four bouts by bonus points for the comeback win. A major decision, pin, major decision and tech fall provided a 19-0 scoring run and a 22-17 victory for Rider.

UP NEXT
The Camels are at home for Senior Day next Sunday taking on Presbyterian and VMI. Action against PC will begin at 2:00 at Gore Arena, with the VMI dual scheduled to begin at 4:00. Both matches will be streamed on FloWrestling. This is the final chance of the year for fans to watch Campbell wrestle at home.

QUOTABLE
Head Coach Scotti Sentes
"We sat some of our starters and they sat some of their starters, and in the end, they got the job done.
"We went 5-5 in another dual and again it came down to bonus. We have to get used to getting out of our comfort zone and creating more action. I think we were afraid to chase and attack early, especially in matches we should be scoring more bonus in.
"This is what you need late in the season to get better and grow."

RESULTS
Campbell 17, Rider 22
Individual Rankings according to NCAA Coaches' Rankings
197: #25 Levi Hopkins (CAM) def. Brock Zurawski (RID), MD 12-2 | 4-0
HWT: Landon Sargent (CAM) def. Collin French (RID), DEC 5-4 | 7-0
125: Cooper Shore (CAM) def. Noah Michaels (RID), MD 11-2 | 11-0
133: Will Betancourt (RID) def. Zander Phaturos (CAM), DEC 4-2 | 11-3
141: #21 Shannon Hanna (CAM) def. Branden Palcko (RID), DEC 8-3 | 14-3
149: Wynton Denkins (CAM) def. Matt Hoelke (RID), SV-1 4-1 | 17-3
157: #27 Colton Washleski (RID) def. Chris Earnest (CAM), MD 15-3 | 17-7
165: #30 Enrique Munguia (RID) def. #29 Dom Baker (CAM), Fall 6:51 | 17-13
174: Michael Wilson (RID) def. Brant Cracraft (CAM), MD 14-6 | 17-17
184: #14 Isaac Dean (RID) def. Logan Heckert (CAM), TF 19-4 (2:48) | 17-22

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