PRINCETON, N.J. – Stevens Institute of Technology senior wrestler Ryan Smith placed sixth at 157 pounds against Division I competition at the Princeton Open on Sunday.

HOW IT HAPPENED
After opening his day with a decision loss to Joe Antonio of Army West Point, the three-time All-American Smith fell just a point shy of a technical fall win in a 14-0 major decision victory over Dylan Zenion of Hofstra, including two takedowns and a two-point near-fall.

Following a win via forfeit, Smith picked up two 4-1 wins via sudden victory, first over Princeton's Rocco Camillaci, then over Oregon State's Joel Adams, putting Smith in the consolation semis.

With a 4-2 decision win over Rider's James Farina after a second period takedown, Smith found himself in the fifth-place match with Lock Haven's Nick Stampoulos, where he dropped a 2-1 decision.

Smith became the 10^th Duck to place in the top six in competition this weekend, following the nine who did so at the Ned McGinley Invitational on Saturday.

UP NEXT
Smith and the Ducks open dual meet competition at home on Thursday, November 6 at 7:00 PM against Arcadia.

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