NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Ray Gauthier pinned his opponent, and Clayton Brittingham and Matt Valnoski each picked up major decision as the Norwich University wrestling team fell to visiting Western New England College, 26-16, Sunday afternoon at Andrews Hall.

Gauthier needed just 1 minute, 37 seconds to pin Travon Logan in the 184-pound bout. Brittingham, meanwhile, picked up an 11-1 major decision victory versus Chris Francois at 165 pounds. Valnoski earned a 12-2 major decision over Matt Mangelli in the 174-pound match-up.

Jordan Ferguson was the only other NU wrestler to earn a victory, picking up a 6-0 decision opposite Dave Baldyga at 197 pounds.

WNEC won six of the first seven bouts to race out to a big lead. Norwich won the final three bouts to make the final score a bit closer.

Norwich returns to action on Sunday, Jan. 17, when the Cadets travel to Plymouth, N.H., to take part in series of dual meets against Plymouth State, Bridgewater State and Williams. The action is set to get under way at 12 p.m.

WNEC 26, Norwich 16                                             
197: Jordan Ferguson (NU) dec. Dave Baldyga, 6-0                                       
285: Jamison Sacco (WNEC) pinned Raistlin Delisle, 1:10
125: Rob Ferrante (WNEC) tech fall Scott Maclean
133: Anthony Medina (WNEC) dec. John Dalsilva, 2-1
141: Nik Moreschi (WNEC) dec. Josh Kernan, 6-5
149: Nick Watson (WNEC) dec. Joe Eon, 6-5
157: Tom Caliento (WNEC) pinned Adam Edgerton, 6:13
165: Clayton Brittingham (NU) maj. dec. Chris Francois, 11-1
174: Matt Valnoski (NU) maj. dec. Matt Mangelli, 12-2
184: Ray Gauthier (NU) pinned Travon Logan, 1:37