Jan. 26, 2008

Pembroke, N.C. - The 12th-ranked Mercyhurst wrestling squad closed the East Coast Duals Saturday with a 33-10 victory over Carson-Newman but a tight 20-12 loss to No. 10 Newberry.

The Lakers, now 7-9 on the year, finished the weekend event winning three of the four dual matches.

In the 9 a.m., session, Mercyhurst received a decision at 133 from freshman Lance Pitcel. Junior Brian Pogel, ranked third in Division II at 149 pounds, defeated Latra Collick, 5-0. Sophomore Andy Lamancusa stayed perfect on the weekend with a 5-2 decision over Christian Johnson, and senior Hudson Harrison notched a 3-0 decision at 165.

Newberry, however, won the final four bouts, two by major decision and one by fall to complete a come-from-behind dual win over the Lakers.

Mercyhurst bounced back, though, routing Carson-Newman 33-10 in Saturday's second session. Junior Payne Lint earned a 5-0 win at 125, and red-shirt junior Braxdon Scaletta rolled to a 15-0 technical fall over Drew Roberts at 133.

Pogel picked up his third fall in four matches, pinning Kurtis Hess in 2:06. Lamancusa complete a perfect 4-0 weekend, as well, winning 15-4 at 157. Hudson Harrison won by forfeit at 165, and 197-pounder Trevor Gallo pinned Adam Cable in 1:50. Heavyweight Kenny Bluska capped the dual win with a 10-5 decision.

Mercyhurst travels to Ithaca, N.Y., on Feb. 2 for a tri-match against Binghamton, Ithaca and Millersville. Action is scheduled for 12 p.m.

Complete Results
#10 NEWBERRY 20, #12 MERCYHURST 12
125: Matt Oliver (NEW) DEC Payne Lint (MC) M 8-0
133: Lance Pitcel (MC) DEC Andrew Young (NEW) D 6-5
141: Tony Washington (NEW) DEC Braxdon Scalletta (MC) M 8-0
149: Brian Pogel (MC) DEC Latra Collick (NEW) D 5-0
157: Andy Lamancusa (MC) Christian Johnson (NEW) D 5-2
165: Hudson Harrison (MC) DEC Dustin Harvey (NEW) D 3-0
174: Bryant Blanton (NEW) DEC Trevor Delahoy (MC) M 12-4
184: Keeno Griffin (NEW) DEC Bryan Wolff (MC) D 4-3
197: Kelly Anundson (NEW) WBF Trevor Gallo (MC) F 5:20
285: Cy Wainwright (NEW) DEC Nathan Sharp (MC) M 10-2

#12 MERCYHURST 33, CARSON-NEWMAN 10
125: Payne Lint (MC) DEC Josef Smith (CN) D 5-0
133: Kent Pierson (CN) DEC Lance Pitcel (MC) M 12-3
141: Braxdon Scaletta (MC) WBTF Drew Roberts (CN) TF 15-0; 3:30
149: #3 Brian Pogel (MC) WBF Kurtis Hess (CN) F 2:06
157: Andy Lamancusa (MC) DEC Alex Cate (CN) M 15-4
165: Hudson Harrison (MC) FOR Carson-Newman (CN) FOR
174: Marcus Lopez (CN) DEC Trevor Delahoy (MC) D 11-6
184: Will Campbell (CN) DEC Bryan Wolff (MC) D 6-4
197: Trevor Gallo (MC) WBF Adam Cable (CN) F 1:50
285: Kenny Bluska (MC) DEC Tom Minwell (CN) D 10-5