ERIE, Pa.—The Mercyhurst Wrestling team picked up a convincing 38-9 win over Shippensburg on Friday night in the Mercyhurst Atheltic Center. Six extra point wins propelled the Lakers to victory over the Raiders.
Starting at 125, the Lakers earned six points off a Shippensburg forfeit. Tyshawn White the No. 2 wrestler at 125 moved up to take on No. 4
Eric Bartos in the 133 weight class.
After a scoreless first period, Bartos took a 3-1 advantage on White with a late takedown in the second period. The Buckeye, Ohio native fought to a 5-1 lead before an injury default from White which put the Lakers up 12-0 after two bouts.
The 141 bout saw a dominate performance from freshman
Jake Niffenegger. Taking a 6-3 lead in a little over one period, Niffenegger found his stride getting his fourth takedown of the bout which led him to a pin with seven seconds remaining in the second. His win gave the Lakers a commanding 18-0 lead.
Mercyhurst saw a break in momentum taking losses in the 141 and 149 matches, but came back swinging as Mike Clark earned a win by decision followed by a major decision from No. 3
Dillon Walker. The Lakers increased their lead to 25-9 with three bouts left.
Freshman,
Charles Stein got the nod at 184 and picked up four points for the team with a major decision.
Trevor Begin tacked on three more for the home team in the 197 bout.
Closing the match in dramatic fashion,
Hunter Harnish picked up another six team points with a pinfall in the final period.
In an exhibition match,
John Campbell earned a 6-0 decision.
The Lakers will back in action next Friday night at East Stroudsburg.
