Alliance, Oh.- The Mercyhurst Wrestling team finally got back on the mat Sunday when they competed at the Purple Raider Open. The Lakers
 
How it Happened:
Marcus Colson wrestled at 141 and he was unable to grab a win in two matches as he fell 20-4 in the championship bracket and 19-2 in the consolation bracket. At 149, Colin Scherer and Noah Adamson were also unable to attain wins as they returned to the mats for the first time in nearly two months. In the 157 bracket, Chris Cibrone fell in the first round of the championship and consolation portions.
 
Keith Minchin picked up one win at 165 as he was able to grab a 4-2 decision in the consolation bracket, but he was unable to win in the championship bracket. In the 285 bracket, Joey Baronick and Gino Guerrisi both picked up wins in the consolation bracket, but didn't advance past the second round. Josh Johnson-Cantrell, who also wrestled at 285, didn't earn a win in either bracket.
 
Next Match:
The Lakers will get back on the mats in one week when they travel to Jamestown to compete in the Jamestown Community College Open. It will be one of their three remaining competitions during the 2024-2025 season.