Feb. 2, 2008

Ithaca, N.Y. - The No. 12 Mercyhurst wrestling team was handed three defeats Saturday against stiff competition at the Ithaca Quadrangular.

Two of the defeats came at the hands of Division I teams Binghamton and Eastern Michigan, and Ithaca, ranked No. 22 in Division III, topped the Lakers, 18-15.

Eastern Michigan seven of the 10 bouts to edge the Lakers 29-9 in the opening session. Mercyhurst's Brian Pogel, ranked third at 149 pounds, earned an 8-4 win over Drew Lesko. Hudson Harrison notched a 6-1 victory at 165, and Trevor Gallo won 5-4 at 197.

Against Ithaca, Harrison notched and Gallo eached notched their second wins of the afternoon, and red-shirt freshman Josh Shields made his return to the mat for the first time since Jan. 5 and picked up his ninth win in as many matches by a 4-2 decision. Heavyweight Kenny Bluska won 6-1 over Joe Goetz.

Payne Lint, wrestling at 125, picked up his first win of the day in the 25-13 loss to Binghamton. Harrison and Gallo completed a perfect afternoon with 5-0 and 6-0 decisions respectively.

The Lakers, now 7-12 on the season, host their first of two home duals of the season Wednesday, Feb. 6 against Ashland. Start time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

COMPLETE RESULTS
Eastern Michigan 29, Mercyhurst 9
125: Andrew Novek (EMU) WBF Payne Lint, 6:13
133: Sean Clair (EMU) TF Lance Pitcel, 17-0
141: Zach Donofrio (EMU) dec. Braxdon Scaletta, 6-2
149: Brian Pogel (MC) dec. Drew Lesko, 8-4
157:Cory Mancuso (EMU) dec. Andy Lamancusa, 8-1
165: Hudson Harrison (MC) dec. Justin Brandel, 6-1
174: Derek Foore (EMU) dec. Jeremiah Hill, 5-0
184: Charles Pienaar (EMU) won by forfeit
197: Trevor Gallo (MC) dec. John McClure, 5-4
285: David Wade (EMU) dec. Kenny Bluska, 2-0

ITHACA 18, Mercyhurst 15
125: Jon Gregory (IC) dec. Payne Lint, 11-9
133: Chad Winowich (IC) major dec. Lance Pitcel, 8-0
141: Willie Horwath (IC) dec. Braxdon Scaletta, 4-2
149: Blaine Woszczak (IC) dec. #3 Brian Pogel, 8-6
157: Andy Lamancusa dec. Nick Sanko (IC) dec., 6-2
165: Hudson Harrison (MC) dec. John Dale, 6-5
174: Josh Shields (MC) dec. David Priest 4-2
184: Brandon Stark (IC) won by forfeit
197: Trevor Gallo (MC) dec. David Sbriscia, 3-2
285: Kenny Bluska (MC) dec. Joe Goetz, 6-1

Binghamton 25, Mercyhurst 13
125: Payne Lint (MC) dec. Tyler Malmberg, 6-5
133: Mike Kleemna (BU) dec. Lance Pitcel, 8-6
141: Ryan McGarrity (BU) won by disqualification Braxdon Scaletta, 6:45
149: Kyle Fried (BU) major dec. Brian Pogel, 12-1
157: Nate Patterson (BU) dec. Andy Lamancusa, 11-10
165: Hudson Harrison (MC) dec. Brett Nelson, 5-0
174: Josh Patterson (BU) dec. Josh Shields, 10-6
184: Matt Berretta (BU) won by forfeit
197: Trevor Gallo (MC) dec. Anthony Esposito, 6-0
285: Kenny Bluska (MC) WBF Michael Patterson, 1:23