United States Coast Guard Academy - Department of Athletics - Wrestling

SPRINGFIELD, MASS.--(11/21/09)--Andy Snyder placed second at 157 pounds as Coast Guard finished 17th of 18 teams at the Doug Parker Invitational hosted by Springfield College.

Snyder got a bye in the first round and then won four straight matches, three by decision and one with a pin to earn a spot in the championship match, where he lost 8-1. His wins by decision were by scores of 9-2, 3-1 and 5-3 while he pinned his opponent in just 1:22.

Also for the Bears, Andrew Armstrong won a pair of matches at 141 pounds and

The Bears finished with 28.5 points, Norwich was last with 25 points.