Michael Curtis of Wells, Maine, Honored as the WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week

2015 Nov 23

Michael Curtis of the wrestling team has been honored as the WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending Sunday, November 22nd.

Curtis played a huge role as the Engineers rallied for a pair of thrilling victories to open the dual meet season. The freshman leveled the match with Norwich with a 10-3 decision at 197 pounds that setup the team victory with a win in the heavyweight bout and then posted a pin that put the Crimson and Gray ahead for good in a dramatic 22-20 victory over nationally-ranked Ursinus. It marked the end of a eight great days for Curtis as the rookie also placed at last weekend's Roger Williams Tournament.

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