March 9, 2007

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Kearney, Neb. - The Mercyhurst wrestling team will not have an individual national champion as all six of the Laker entrants at the NCAA Division II National Championships were handed losses and sent to the consolation bracket Friday.

Although four Lakers won their opening round match, all of those wrestlers lost in the second round. Senior J.J. Zanetta was defeating 13-0 by unbeaten redshirt freshman Kyle Evans. Senior Zack Schafer also lost, dropping a 7-2 decision to Jeremiah Naig.

Junior Don Cummings lost a 15-4 match to Todd Meneely and freshman Andy Lamancusa was beaten by Jason Leavitt 8-3.

In the consolation bracket, Payne Lint was eliminated from the tournament with a 7-3 loss to Devlon Webb and Hudson Harrison was also knocked out after a 16-2 loss to Blake Peterson.

The Lakers will continue to wrestle Saturday during the final day of the national tournament.