ERIE, Pa.—The Mercyhurst Wrestling team fell to Pitt-Johnstown in their final regular season dual on Friday night. Eric Bartos and Luke McGonigal picked up wins for the Lakers in the 34-7 loss. The Lakers finish with a 9-7 overall record and a 5-2 record in the PSAC. 
 
McGonigal who is currently ranked No. 4 at 197 by The Open Mat earned a major decision over No. 10 Dakoda Johnson. The Frenchville, Pa. native took a 2-0 lead in the first period before earning a four point near fall pushing him to his bonus point win. 
 

 
Bartos collected his 24^th win of the season tonight over Byron Daubert. The senior opened the scoring in the 133 bout with a reversal in the second period after choosing bottom. The final period saw the most action with Bartos getting a take down and a two-point near fall. An extra point for over a minute of riding time gave him the 7-1 decision. 
 

 
At 174, No. 5 Dillon Walker fell in a 9-6 decision. After an even first period the grapplers went into the second tied at three. Walker found the advantage in the middle stanza with a take down and an escape but couldn't hold on falling to No. 14 Alex Weber. 
 
Jake Niffenegger fell in a 2-1 decision in the 141 bout with the difference coming from riding time. 
 
The Lakers head to the Super Region I tournament next on February 25 in East Stroudburg, Pa.