Feb. 16, 2008

Erie, Pa. - The 15th-ranked Laker wrestlers bounced back from Friday's loss at Findlay with a 18-15 dual win over No. 19 Limestone at the Hammermill Center Saturday afternoon.

Mercyhurst (10-13) handed Limestone just its third loss in 19 duals this season. It was also the Lakers third win over a ranked opponent.

Third-ranked 149-pounder Brian Pogel notched his team-leading ninth fall of the year and improved to 28-7 by pinning Dustin Baynes in 1:51. He is now just four wins shy of J.J. Zanetta's (2006-07) single season record of 32.

Hudson Harrison, ranked sixth at 165, won his 11th-straight match by an 11-4 score over Casey Bradley. Junior 125-pound Payne Lint defeated Ian Barker, Braxdon Scaletta notched a 5-0 win at 141 and junior Trevor Gallo rolled to a 7-1 decision at 197.

At 157, eighth-ranked Andy Lamancusa nearly pulled off the Laker's sixth win by taking a 6-5 lead on a takedown with 30 seconds remaining in the third period. Mike Bush, however, managed a reversal with under 10 ticks left to escape with the upset win.

Mercyhurst travels to No. 8 Pitt-Johnstown for a clash of East Region foes on Friday, Feb. 22. Start time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

#15 MERCYHURST 18, #19 LIMESTONE 16
125 - Payne Lint (MC) def. Ian Barker (LC), 2-0
133 - Brent Clausing (LC) def. Lance Pitcel (MC), 6-4
141 - Braxdon Scaletta (MC) def. Joey Federspiel, 5-0
149 - #3 Brian Pogel (MC) pinned Dustin Baynes, 1:51
157 - Mike Bush (LC) def. #8 Andy Lamancusa (MC), 9-6
165 - #6 Hudson Harrison (MC) def. Casey Bradley (LC), 11-4
174 - Joby Schreckhise (LC) def. Jeremiah Hill (MC), 13-3
184 - #3 Dan Scanlan (LC) def. Bryan Wolff (MC), 8-3
197 - Trevor Gallo (MC) def. Dave Bush (LC), 7-1
HWT - Trey Moss (LC) def. Kenny Bluska (MC), 5-2